Internet Service Provider (ISP)
        The company providing the connection between your home computer and the Internet is call a service provider. If you can surf the web and use E-mail now, you have an ISP.
        The basic monthly fee usually includes a limited amount of computer file space for your personal web page. Additional fees are charged if you need a larger file (more information, pictures or graphics, etc.) or if you have a lot of traffic to your site. Some ISPs may have different rates for business users compared to  home users.
        If you have your own domain name, such as "scholtzsite.com", the ISP or Web Host will charge a separate fee. Many times the fee for web site hosting includes one or more E-mail boxes as well.

Universal Resource Locator (URL)
        The address used to get to your site on the web. Usually starts with "http://www", but may vary.
        When your web page is part of your basic Internet access package, the URL for your page will begin with the URL of the ISP with a suffix for your site. 
Example: http://www.wauknet.com/scholtzsite.
        When you have you own domain name, the URL will be shorter and simpler, depending on what you choose.   Example:  http://www.scholtzsite.com
       

Domain Name
       URLs have a domain name and an ending (.com, .net, .org or .edu).
       Domain names need to be registered to be sure that no one else will be trying to use exactly the same URL. The domain name "yourname.com" is different from the domain name "yourname.net". More endings are expected to be added as more and more domain names are registered. The domain name for this site, for example is "scholtzsite.com". The URL or complete address for this site is "http://www.scholtzsite.com"
       There is a fee to register your domain name with the InterNIC. This gives you the right to exclusive use of that name in your URL. The InterNIC is a cooperative activity between the US Government and Network Solutions, Inc. Having your own domain name isn't absolutely necessary, but is does make it easier to identify yourself to your customers.  Some web hosting sites include the domain name registration fee as part of a package deal.

HTML files
       In order for the web browser (Netscape, Explorer, Firefox, etc.) to read the information on your site, it has to be put into special computer language. The most commonly used of these is HTML programming.
       The Scholtz Site has the ability to put your information into HTML language and to incorporate images of your choosing. A basic start-up site, including 2 pages and 4 scanned images costs $400. The site is not delivered to the Internet until you are satisfied with it's appearance. The fee includes an on-site consultation, if you wish.

File Transfer Client
       The file transfer client is the software used to move files onto the web host (ISP) computer. A password and ID number are needed for access to the file transfer program. This means that only you or the individuals you authorize are able to change the content of you Web Site.
       The Scholtz Site has reliable soft ware to ensure that your Web Page is quickly and accurately uploaded.
       Uploading files to the web host computer using your password and ID number is usually included as part of the service provided by the Scholtz Site. If you prefer to upload files yourself, I will be happy to provide instructions.