What is Web Hosting?
Web hosting allows your Web site to be connected to the Internet at high speed via a Web server so its information can be viewed globally through a browser. Renting space on a server is like renting an apartment. For a yearly fee, you reside in that apartment, and all maintenance is the responsibility of the property. You also have access to certain amenities that would otherwise be a costly investment. A Web hosting company houses your Web site on its own secure servers, enabling you to affordably leverage the power of a high-speed network, 24/7 expert monitoring, and state-of-the-art technology.

What are the steps involved in creating and publishing a Web site to the Internet?

1. Register Your Domain Name (www.your-name.com)
   The Web address you type into your browser to pull up a specific Web site is called its domain name, which is distributed through an Internet address registrar. Because thousands of Web sites are being published to the Internet on a weekly basis, it is important to register your domain name before you start to design your site, as the name you select will determine its look and feel. Smartweb can handle the registration process.  Most sites charge up to $35/yr for domain names - when you order a Domain Name, Smartweb charges you nothing.
     

2. Design Your Web Site
   Once you have selected your domain name, the next step is deciding if you want your site designed professionally through a firm such as those recommended by Smartweb, or if you want to try it on your own with a Web site creation tool. 
     

3. Host Your Web Site
   As soon as your site is designed, you need to choose a Web hosting company like Smartweb to connect it to the Internet. Smartweb combines state-of-the-art technology on one of the industry's top high-speed networks, unparalleled breadth of service, and Red Hat Linux hosting solutions. Whether your business is looking to publish its first Web site or to enhance its Web presence with a database-driven, sophisticated e-commerce storefront, Smartweb offers a hosting plan to fit your needs.
         

4. Market Your Web Site
   Once you have your business online, the next step is ensuring you drive traffic to your Web site. Your Smartweb site comes with a FREE search engine submission tool, that will simplify the process of submitting your site to the top search engines.

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