dotCanada Web Hosting» Blog | Canadian Web Hosting by dotCanada – Website Hosting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada http://dotcanada.com Canadian web hosting made easy! Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:50:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Why don’t I just go with the cheapest hosting? http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/why-dont-i-just-go-with-the-cheapest-hosting/ http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/why-dont-i-just-go-with-the-cheapest-hosting/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:52:53 +0000 admin http://dotcanada.com/?p=580 If you look you will come across companies offering hosting as low as $3.95/month. A Web host has to make a profit to continue operating. Some hosts do not properly understand the market, and may be pricing themselves too cheap.

You can take your chances with a host that sell for less than dotCanada.com, but with our excellent service and support, why would you?

]]> http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/why-dont-i-just-go-with-the-cheapest-hosting/feed/ 0 Who can I call if I have a question or a problem? http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/who-can-i-call-if-i-have-a-question-or-a-problem/ http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/who-can-i-call-if-i-have-a-question-or-a-problem/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:51:37 +0000 admin http://dotcanada.com/?p=578 dotCanada is dedicated to providing our members with exceptional member support around the clock. Support Representatives are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via our toll-free support number, e-mail, or online support request form.

We know that high quality support is very important to our members, that’s why dotCanada has a team committed solely to monitoring quality assurance and performance standards of our Support Representatives.

Our 24×7 Support Department can be reach by calling 1.866.922.5908. Our Sales, Billing and Customer Service can be reach during business hours at 1.866.414.3736.

]]> http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/who-can-i-call-if-i-have-a-question-or-a-problem/feed/ 0 How long does it take to set up a Web site? http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/how-long-does-it-take-to-set-up-a-web-site/ http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/how-long-does-it-take-to-set-up-a-web-site/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:49:16 +0000 admin http://dotcanada.com/?p=576 The design and launch of your web site can take between an hour and a few days depending on your experience level. dotCanada gives you all the tools you need to get your web site online. Our technical support staff is available to help you 24×7.

]]> http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/how-long-does-it-take-to-set-up-a-web-site/feed/ 0 How can I pay for my Web Hosting? http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/how-do-i-signup-can-i-signup-on-the-phone/ http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/how-do-i-signup-can-i-signup-on-the-phone/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:47:27 +0000 admin http://dotcanada.com/?p=573 At dotCanada.com we accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. You can also pay with PayPal® or by check.

]]> http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/how-do-i-signup-can-i-signup-on-the-phone/feed/ 0 Why do I need a website? http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/why-do-i-need-a-website/ http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/why-do-i-need-a-website/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:46:01 +0000 admin http://dotcanada.com/?p=571 There are many reasons why you should have a web site. The primary reasons are that they provide a cost-effective way of communicating, as well as widen your horizons to a global community. Specific reasons include:

  • To use email
  • To generate awareness
  • To do business online
  • To improve communication
  • To receive information
  • To improve competitive advantage
]]> http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/why-do-i-need-a-website/feed/ 0 What is a Domain Name? http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/what-is-a-domain-name/ http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/what-is-a-domain-name/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:44:19 +0000 admin http://dotcanada.com/?p=569 A domain name is a series of letters and numbers (or words) which determines the address of your site. Our domain name is dotCanada.com.

We can register a domain name when you order hosting from us, or you will need to have previously registered a domain name before your web site becomes accessible at this address.

]]> http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/what-is-a-domain-name/feed/ 0 What is Web Hosting? http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/what-is-web-hosting/ http://dotcanada.com/blog/2009/12/what-is-web-hosting/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:41:42 +0000 admin http://dotcanada.com/?p=566 Web hosting is a service that allows users to post Web pages to the Internet. A Web host, or hosting service provider (HSP), is a business that provides the technologies and services needed for Web sites to be viewed on the Web.

To get you or your business online you will need to:

  • register a domain name
  • acquire web hosting
  • create your website

dotCanada web hosting offers a free domain* with their web hosting package so when you sign up we take care of everything. If getting a professional to design your website isn’t in your budget, our easy-to-use site builder will allow you to choose from 500+ templates. Even if you have no html experience or aren’t a design guru you’ll be able to create a professional looking website in under 30 minutes.

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