Domain Names + Web Hosting

What are domain names & hosting?

There are two important and required factors to get your business 'online', a domain name and hosting.

What is a domain?
A domain is a technical term for the ‘address’ of a website on the internet. The domain name tells your web browser where the website pages are located, similar to a residential address. For example, the domain name for this website is www.101design.com.au. An ideal domain name for most website's is it's relation to the registered business name or their specific market.

What is hosting?
Web hosting is required for storing and maintaining of files on a server that is connected with Internet. Web hosting displays your website which is linked to your domain name. Hosting is also required for the setup and maintaining of your personalised email address.

I want my website online!
You have a domain name and hosting set up, but still no website?

This is where 101 Design can assist in website design, which will allow people to browse your products and/or services online. Search engine optimization (SEO) is also an option for customers who want their domain name to appear at the top of listings.