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FAQ
Think of the questions your customers ask most frequently and write them here along with the answers.
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Q: Editing Tips for New and Existing Customers 
There are several ways to communicate changes and corrections. You can do it by phone, by fax or by email. If you have a really complex document the BEST way to communicate changes is to follow these editing tips.
1. Open a browser window and go to the address of your test site.
2. With your mouse, highlight text to be changed on your webpage and do a copy (control 'c' for PC users)
3. Paste that text into a Microsoft Word Document ( control 'v' for PC users)
4. You can indicate that a word or group of words should be DELETED from your website with the strike through feature in Microsoft Word.
a. To strike through a word or group of words, highlight the text you wish to strike through
b. On the Word Menu, click on Format then select Fonts from the drop down menu
c. A font window will appear - in the Effects section click the checkbox next to strike through. This will strike through the word or words you have selected.
5. To ADD a word or group of words, insert the text into the existing text and distinguish it as a new addition by making it a different color such as red.
The end result will look something like this: It will be really easy to see the words and phrases you have added and it will also show those incorrect words and phrases you wish to delete.
Find out how to get a Great Website!
Q: How do I get a domain name?
Your domain name is like a street address. That's what everyone will use to find your webpage. Getting the right domain name is imperative and a bit challenging because your first choice may already be taken. That's why it's good to jot down 8 or 10 ideas. Make sure your "domain name" is short and catchy. It should be easy to read when printed and it should also be easy to remember when seen in an advertisement. If possible, as part of the domain name, it should have the main key word that would be used to search to find a website like yours. The cost of getting a domain name depends on where you get it (refer to pricing).
Before you get started, you may wish to look at other websites in order to get an idea of what styles you like. With your target audience in mind, think about what information is most important to have on your website. Think about colors, content, a logo, and photographs that you would like to include. If you are unsure about all that, don't worry. We will help you through the entire process. You could use http://www.google.com to find domain providers.
Q: Do I need a computer to have a website?
No. Your website is not stored on your computer. You will however need a computer connected to the internet to send and receive email.
Q: What is a search engine?
A search engine is a website where you can type in words and phrases called "key words" to help you find what you're looking for on the Internet. Some popular search engines are Lycos, Infoseek, HotBot, AltaVista and Google. The leaders in the bunch are, at  #1 Google, #2 Yahoo , and at #3 MSN

Will my website be placed high in the search engines?
It all depends how much direct competition exists on the internet. Although there are no guarantees, everything will be done to optimize your website by embedding meta tags and keywords, as well as utilizing alt tags, headers and placing special wording in strategic places on your webpage so that you have a good chance of ranking high in the most popular search engines.
Although fancy flash introductions or "splash pages" may look pretty, they may prevent your website from ranking high in the search engines.
Q: What is Online Marketing?
Online Marketing including search engine optimization (SEO) costs an additional $0 to $1000+ per site plus monthly fees. Costs depend on how competitive your market is, how large your website is, and how much exposure you're looking for. If your business is local and you live in a small town, website marketing costs may be as low as $100 or less. If your business is local and you live in a large city, $100 to $500 dollars. If your business is national or international, prices will vary depending on the nature of your business.