Frequently Asked Questions

What is a domain name?

A domain name are the words which make up your web address. So for example, my domain name is www.eckles.me

How much is a domain name?

This depends on the domain name you pick. For example a '.co.uk' domain name is generally cheaper than a '.com' domain. The price can range from £5.98 up to £19.98 (exc VAT) per year. This money is paid directly to the company you buy your domain name from.

How much is web hosting?

The price for a basic hosting package is £36 per year. This payment goes directly to the hosting company and varies depending on the functionality of your website. For example the use of video would require a more advanced package.

What is web hosting?

Web Hosting is a package that you have to buy in order to own a website. Think of it as rent for having your website on the world wide web. There are many companies you can buy hosting through but I have an agreement with a specific company, which gives you a really competitive rate.