New to the Net?




	If you are new to the whole internet process you may have some queries before taking your place in front of the world. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). If you have others, please ask here. 1) What is a web site? 2) Why would I want a web site? 3) What’s involved in Getting a Web Site? 4) What does it cost? 4a) What are payment terms? 5) What does it cost, once its up? 6) How would people see my site? 7) What if you want to change my information? 8) Can I use my own photographs? 9) What if I don’t have suitable photos? 10) How long does it take? 11) How long does it take to appear on Search Engines? 12) Who would see my site? 13) How would people contact me? 14)Would I get people coming to my house? 15) Do people in Lanzarote need a web site? 16) What if I haven’t even got an E-mail address? 17) And if I don’t have a computer? 17a What if I want something more than an introductory site? 18) Anything else? 1) What is a web site? A web site is a page, or series of pages of information delivered to a computer screen that can be seen by anyone who types in the address of those pages (such as www.lanzads.com). Or you can arrive at the site via a Search Engine (such as www.google.com) (the www bit isn’t always necessary but some places require it. The full address may also have http://www at the front, but this is not usually necessary) A web site is essentially words and pictures but can allow people to contact you via electronic mail (e-Mail) or supply their contact details to go on your e-mailing list. There’s much more that can be done, but that’s another story. Back to Top 2) Why would I want a web site? Basically so people can find out more about you, your business or your project. Its available 24 hrs a day 7 days a week 52 weeks a year, and it can be updated. You can put it on your letterhead or visiting card to increase your communication detail. As well as pointing your contacts to your web site, most popularly people can find you, on Search Engines, depending on the search words they use and the content of your site.. There are ways of ensuring your web site is more visible on a Search Engine. This is called Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) When people find you, they may contact you. If you are in business then this could be a job and money, but equally, information or co-operation. Back to Top 3) What’s involved in Getting a Web Site? a)) Your message. You need to decide what you want to tell your community or the world! And ideally have someone advise you how to structure your site b) You need to have your site designed and built. c) Your digital message needs to be physically uploaded (i.e. sent over the internet) to a computer (host) somewhere d) You need to acquire an internet address for your web site to addressed. This is called a domain and is linked to. You can have your own as in www.yourname.com or share a domain as in www.lanzweb.com/yourname e) And of course you would ideally have an internet connection yourself for general use Back to Top 4) What does it cost? Web sites can cost thousands of pounds but it need not be expensive to have an internet presence so you can be discovered and have your message spread locally and globally. The offer from Lanzweb is for a basic yet fully operational presence. The cost is Back to Top 4a) What are payment terms? to save on administration and to get your site up as soon as possible we ask for payment with order. The easiest way to pay is via your credit card through PayPal, otherwise payment into a Bank or Euros cash. There is a no quibble refund if you are not satisfied and your site will be removed. 5) What does it cost, once its up? Your lanzweb.com intro web site includes an address and 1 year of hosting. Unless you want to change the content or the address you wouldn’t have any more charges until the year has expired when there would be a hosting charge of €150 for the next year Back to Top 6) How would people see my site? a)) You tell your friends, clients and prospects your new internet address, eg www.you.lanzweb.com b) Via search engines where billions of searches take place hourly, depending on your visibility. c) Via a link on another web site or on the new lanzweb.com online and business and classified directory where you will receive a free entry for one year. Back to Top 7) What if you want to change my information? No problem, although there will be a small charge of €20 per page Back to Top 8) Can I use my own photographs? Yes, although we will have to modify them to make them suitable for web use. Back to Top 9) What if I don’t have suitable photos? We can arrange to take professional photos of you, your property, your business or whatever, on Lanzarote as an extra charge Back to Top 10) How long does it take? We would normally expect to have your site on line within 4 working days of sending us the information and payment. Back to Top 11) How long does it take to appear on Search Engines? Google is the main one to consider we will register your new site with Google although there is a delay of 5 or 6 weeks in a site becoming listed..There is no other Search Engine Registration but you can easily do it yourslef Back to Top 12) Who would see my site? Potentially anyone depending what they typed into a search engine that has your details. Island resident may be more likely to use local information sources but visitors to the island who could use your service can find you according to how your site is built. One of our sites achieved 4 million clicks a month, although this does take extra work. Back to Top 13) How would people contact me? From the details you supply, an email address definitely and a phone number is also a good idea. Back to Top 14) Would I get people coming to my house? No, unless you wanted them to, by supplying a postal address. Obvgiously if you have business premises then you would list your street address. Your sub domain address shows no registration details on the internet and we would never give out your details to anyone. Presumably you would supply a phone number and email address and this is how you would be contacted 15) Do people in Lanzarote need a web site? Admittedly a lot of communication is by word of mouth and periodicals but remember, the largest part of the island’s population is its visitors. If you have a service that visitors may enjoy and can find you easily, booking or buying before they come, them you score and add to your contacts list. Also visitors tend to have greater spending power than locals! Internet use may not be quite universal but we are certainly at the stage that anyone without a web address is missing out!There is no reason to wait. One extra enquiry may pay for your site!Back to Top 16) What if I haven’t even got an E-mail address? No problem. We’ll set you up with one for free. Although Hotmail is popular we recommend Gmail Back to Top 17) And if I don’t have a computer? This may give you the reason to get one. We have contacts on the island who can help you with new and second hand machines. In the meantime, your web site still works without having a computer and locally most people would phone you anyway. Otherwise, you can check your mail ay an internet café or with a friend Back to Top 17a What if I want something more than an introductory site? Then contact us for a chat and a quotation 18) Anything else? Your web site would include a small link to Lanzweb and Lanzalist which is a way of attracting more people to the Lanzarote business community. In return you receive a free listing in Lanzalist for a year. Back to Top