What is a Web Address (Domain Name)?

Practically speaking, your Web Address is your Internet identity and your online brand. Your customers will remember this name and use it to find your Website, your products or your services. Since no two parties can ever hold the exact Web Address simultaneously, your Internet identity is totally unique.

Technically, a Web Address is an addressing construct used for identifying and locating computers on the Internet. While computers use Internet Protocol (IP) numbers to locate each other on the Internet, people find them hard to remember. Therefore, Web Addresses were developed to permit the use of easily remembered words and phrases to identify Internet addresses.
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Do I have to get a new Web Address or can I use one that I already have?

You can use an existing Web Address or request a new one.
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I can't find a Web Address that works for my Website; lots of the names I've tried are taken. I don't have a Web Address to transfer either. What should I do?

Your Website must have a Web Address in order to be found on the Internet. You must also have a Web Address to subscribe to our monthly hosting plans. If you want to have your Website created now (and register your Web Address later) you can have MAD Flashworks build your site, then download the site to your computer. Just remember that your Website won't be on the Internet until you have registered your Web Address. Your next step will be to arrange for your Website to be hosted by the provider of your choice. Many hosting providers offer "third level domain names" (e.g. www.yourcompany.abccompany.com). If you have dial up access to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) you may already have space for a Website with a third level domain name. Check with your existing provider for details.
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What is Web Hosting?

In order to establish your online identity with a Website, you'll need the name and number of at least two computers (known as host or name servers), so your customers can find you on the Internet. You may have these special computers in your organization, or you may need to arrange for name service with an ISP or Web Hosting company. MAD Flashworks provides hosting plans starting at $8.00 per month.
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How much will my hosting provider charge me to transfer my Web Address (Domain Name) to use with my new Website?

Most hosting providers do not charge to transfer a Web Address. Please note that MAD Flashworks does not charge for this at all; any transfer charges that you may incur would come directly from your current hosting provider.
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How do I know that I'll have a reliable hosting provider for my Website?

To simplify the process of getting your Website up and running, we automatically arrange your Website hosting for you. We partner with leading, reliable hosting providers as well.
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What is a Website Design?

Web site designs are professional-quality templates that include complex features such as intricut page layouts (versus basic headers and wallpapers), custom interactive buttons (versus hyperlink navigation), unique font and color schemes (versus basic HTML text styles), and the use of Flash when appropriate.
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Will I be able to see my site before it gets published to the Internet?

Yes, MAD Flashworks lets you preview your customized Website before its finally published. Each time we change your content you can preview your site to make sure you like what you see. You can also change your content after we've published it.
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How long will it take to build my Website?

Depending on the size and complexity of the project the estimated time to build a Website totally varies. Discuss your project with a MAD Flashworks representative to get an estimated time to completion.
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What if I want to change my Website content after it's been published to the Internet?

MAD Flashworks' Websites are designed to be flexible and to grow with your business. We can always update your text and graphics as your company grows and changes.
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What if I want to change my Website Design after it's been published to the Internet?

If you decide that you want a new design, color, or graphics, you can simply inform your consultant and he will make these changes within the 60 day warranty period.
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How much will it cost to make changes to my website once the warranty period expires?

Quite often if a client simply needs a quick change such as editing text which will only take a few minutes we simply do it for free. If the changes or additions appear to be significant then we either produce another contract for the development at a fixed cost, or simply bill you at our current hourly rate which starts at $25.00 per hour for design and $50.00 per hour for programming.
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What are the REAL benefits of having a Website?

With a Website you are able to:
  • Expand your hours of operation
  • Reduce information delivery and staff costs.
  • Keep information up to date and always within reach.
  • Expand your customer base with unlimited advertising.
  • Sell products and services.

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