iiNet web hosting
sign up nowmore information
sales & support
1300 378 638
24/7 hosting support
sales@iinethosting.com
iiNet web hosting - what do i need?
All this website stuff can be tricky to get your head around at first, but it's really quite simple. Imagine the internet like a big city, and this page a guide on how to claim your bit of space in it. All you need to get your website up and running are:
- domain name
This is what people type in to get to your site - www.yourname.com. It's sometimes referred to as the URL, or the address. - webhosting
If the internet was the real world, your URL would be your address, and your webhosting would be the block of land where you reside. If you have an iiNet broadband account, you automatically get 1GB of webspace to set up your virtual home. - a website
Finally, you'll need a home to build on your plot - a homepage. Our hosting solutions include some easy-to-use site building tools, and we've we've published a few guides on how you can set up your own website.
things to consider when starting your website
- Do you want hosting for yourself or for your business?
- How big do you think your website will be?
- Have you chosen the domain name you wish to register? Think about acceptable alternatives too, in case your first choice is taken.
- How many email addresses do you think you'll need?
- Will you want any special functions included in your site? For example - guestbooks, databases, feedback forms, etc.
- How much traffic are you hoping your site will attract each month?
