02: Purchasing a Web Site
As stated on the syllabus, students are required to purchase a domain name and web hosting. Though a domain name and hosting are separate purchases, many hosting companies can also register a domain name. All student work will be submitted via the student’s website for the entire class.
What is a Domain Name?
A domain name is the web address for a web site (i.e. www.toddroeth.com).One’s domain name is a separate registration from one’s hosting.
To find out if a domain name is available, www.networksolutions.com is a good place to search. There are many strategies in picking a URL. Establishing a personal identity on the net gives ownership and accountability to individuals and their work.
Read: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
What is a Host?
A web host is the server space where one’s site is saved and accessed by internet users.A hosting service is separate from a domain name. However, many hosting plans will register a domain name for an additional cost.
Different hosting servers offer differences in speed, reliability, customer service, and traffic. Be a smart shopper when purchasing hosting services.
A List of Reliable Hosting Companies:
› www.ideanode.com (requires separate domain name registration)› www.mediatemple.com
› www.bluehost.com
To Register Your Domain Name Separately
Domain Name Registration (for use with ideanode.com or to just buy a name independent of hosting): www.godaddy.comGood Advice: http://www.cnet.com/4520-10192_1-5510570-1.html
In-Class:
Have students shop for a Domain name and host.Last Updated 9 September 2006 by Todd Roeth
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