The
question isn’t whether you can build your own web site, it’s why haven’t you
built your own web site? It’s easy enough to master the Web development basics –
a few hours with an HTML book or a Web authoring tool like Front Page is all you
need. In fact, most Web sites, including any number of business sites, are
do-it-yourself projects. --
AllBusiness
As
business raise the bar on what makes a “good” Web site, home-grown efforts are
requiring more do-it-yourself Web site design tools like the ones
available below by BusinessFirst!
The key
options and considerations in setting up a business web site are:
Domain Name – choose an address for your
web site
Web Hosting - select a Web Hosting plan to
that will support your Web site
Web Page Templates - site design that
customers will want to visit and use
Marketing Tools - promote yourself, find
ways like Express Email Marketing to promote your web site
SSL Certificates - Online selling with
Quick Shopping Cart® that will the
capability of selling your product or service from your Web site, and make
certain that making payments for the product or service is efficient and
secure.
The
BusinessFirst! WebPagesCenter
services are for the do-it-yourselfer, and are not to
be used with: BusinessFirst!, MoreInternetFirst!, MoreTemplatesFirst!,
SeniorEntrepreneursFirst! or SilverSurfersFirst!
except Domain Names. If you have not registered your Domain Name,
then you must register a Domain Name before purchasing any Web Hosting. BusinessFirst! is
here when you need us, about any questions or sign-up through the Web Pages
Center.
After
clicking on the Link for the Web Pages Center, make your selection from the
dark red Tool Bar:
Domain Names
Web Hosting
SSL Certificates
Email Accounts
Marketing Tools
Build a Website
After
clicking on the Link for the Web Pages Center, make your selection from the
black Tool Bar for Web Page Templates:
Web Page Templates
Support Phone: (480) 624-2500 - Help
Center and Guides
Assign an AccountExec
AccountExec is a new service from BusinessFirst! that gives you the power to organize domains into folders you
define, and then delegate tasks to the "executives" you choose. Best of all,
you maintain complete control – your password is always safe and protected.
Register Domains
A Domain name is a web address, usually your business name. We will search and
register your Domain Name if you have not register your Domain Name.
Private Registration
Did you know that when you register a
domain, your name, address, email address and phone number are immediately
made available to anyone who wants to see them? That’s right. Your personal
information is exposed 24 hours a day, everyday, to anyone, anywhere. You
have the power to change this. With a private ("unlisted") registration
through Domains By Proxy® (our affiliate company), registering a domain name
doesn't mean sacrificing your privacy
Backorder Domain
Monitor domain name changes, review the
list of expiring domains, and most important of all, backorder domain names so
they’re yours the instant they’re available.
Forwarding and Masking - both
are Free
Now you
can put any domain name to work, whether you've built a site for it or not.
Just select a domain name (or names), add forwarding, and any visitor who
types in that name will be redirected to the existing site you designate.
Domain masking lets you protect the address of a particular site, while still
allowing customers to access the content.
Business Registration
Get more hits, visitors and sales on your
Web site with Business Registration. It's your complete online listing -
including your Web site, phone number and more - and is instantly available to
everyone who searches for your domain name in the WhoIs database.
Certified Domains
Thanks to phishing, pharming and a host of other scams, Web surfers grow wary
by the day. But there is something you can do to reassure visitors you're one
of the good guys: Put a Certified Domain validation seal on your Web site.
Web Hosting
Services:
Web Hosting Plans (Linux Only) BusinessFirst! offers
Web Hosting plans ideal for most individuals and small businesses. We're the
affordable, reliable place to host your site -- with no ad banners or pop-ups,
and 24/7 support. Click here for
Windows Web Hosting available through SmBiz Center or
SeniorEntrepreneursFirst!
Dedicated Hosting IP If you have advanced hosting needs, Dedicated
Hosting IP (Internet Protocol) may be for you. A Dedicated Hosting IP
means each web hosting account has a unique address, not shared by any other
accounts on the same server.
SSL Certificates
Services:
SSL Certificates
Your visitors, prospects, and customers are on
their guard. These savvy Internet users are wary of Web sites and online
businesses that aren't what they claim to be, and worried that their personal
and financial information might fall into the wrong hands. Turn your
customers' concerns into a competitive advantage with the iron-clad
protection of a BusinessFirst! Secure Certificate.
Email Account
Services:
Email Accounts (Not to be
used with: BusinessFirst!, MoreInternetFirst!, MoreTemplatesFirst!,
SeniorEntrepreneursFirst! or SilverSurfersFirst!) Your personal email
account will be fast, ultra-reliable and secure. It’s
POP3 configured and advertising-free. It
offers unique you@YourPersonalDomainName.com personalization. It allows you to
send and receive email using popular email clients like Microsoft Outlook,
Outlook Express and more. Click
here for Email Accounts for First! Services!
Online File Folder™ When you need on-the-go access to any file,
Online File Folder is the smart, affordable solution. Plus, you can access
online files directly from your desktop or ftp client, transfer files with
drag 'n drop simplicity and even synchronize files on your computer with your
Online File Folder so you're always working on the latest version!
Online Group Calendar Stay organized and in control with 24/7
access to all of your important events, projects and files — whether you’re at
work, at home or on the road — with Online Group Calendar. Easily manage
even the busiest schedule online with our powerful calendar and organizational
tool. Keep track of family activities and events, important dates - even find
free time! You never have to forget an appointment, birthday or anniversary
again - Online Group Calendar lets you send yourself email reminders. And
Online Group Calendar isn’t just for personal use. You can share your
calendar, projects and files so everyone in your office is up to date. Plus,
search your entire group to find times when everyone is available to meet,
manage company resources and much more.
Marketing Tools:
Quick Shopping Cart® Quick Shopping Cart® makes it easy to create
your own online store in just minutes! Reach millions of eBay® and Froogle™
shoppers, integrate your sales information with QuickBooks®*, accept credit
cards and much more. No technical expertise required! In just six easy
steps, you can build and publish a stand-alone store or add one to an
existing Web site - no matter where it's hosted.
Traffic Blazer®
Most Web site traffic and online purchases come
from search engines like Google®, Yahoo!® and MSN®. Get your share of Internet
business with Traffic Blazer®. Promote your business online, increase your
online visibility and make money on the internet...in a few simple steps! NO
technical expertise is necessary. If you can type and click, you can use
Traffic Blazer!
Express Email Marketing®
Most Web site traffic and online purchases come
from search engines like Google®, Yahoo!® and MSN®. Get your share of Internet
business with Traffic Blazer®. Promote your business online, increase your
online visibility and make money on the internet...in a few simple steps! NO
technical expertise is necessary. If you can type and click, you can use
Traffic Blazer!
Merchant Account (New)
Make it easy for customers to pay for your products and services:
Accept credit cards! A BusinessFirst! Merchant Account makes e-business
simple. Increase sales, cut paperwork and reduce risk – our partners authorize
credit card purchases, process them and deposit the proceeds into your
account. It’s simple!
Fax Thru Email™ Fax Thru Email™ lets you
send and receive faxes anywhere*, anytime, from any computer — all you need is
an Internet connection and email. Say goodbye to the hassle and expense of a
fax machine and discover a more affordable and flexible alternative.
Build a Website:
WebSite Tonight® (Not
to be used with: BusinessFirst!, MoreInternetFirst!, MoreTemplatesFirst!,
SeniorEntrepreneursFirst! or SilverSurfersFirst!)
WebSite Tonight® makes it fun for ANYONE to
create their own site -- without spending a fortune! It's so fast and
easy-to-use, everyone will think you paid thousands of dollars to have it
created for you.
Online Photo Filer Discover an easier way to share, print and
manage your photos online! Online Photo Filer gives you an online photo
album site for family reunions and sharing unlimited photos*, as well as
easy-to-use editing tools to make sure your photos look their very best. You
can even order high quality prints directly from your album – and have
them delivered right to your door!
c-Site® On the Web, it’s easy for people to claim
credit for your work – make sure you have the protection you need to
defend yourself! With c-Site®, we’ve made it easy for you to protect your work
and file for a federal copyright – the indisputable legal proof you need to
claim ownership of your work – in just minutes, right online!
Web Templates and Help Center (Black
Tool Bar):
Web Page Templates
You don't have to be an HTML whiz to create a sleek,
professional-looking business Web Site. BusinessFirst! offers Web site
templates you can use to design a great site in a fraction of the time it
would take you to build a site from scratch.
Support Phone:
(480) 624-2500 We also want you to know
that we take great pride in providing our customers with excellent customer
service. Should you have any questions or issues, we invite you to take
advantage of one of the several avenues we provide to get you the service you
need!
Search the WHOIS database:
Search the WHOIS database - Free Using our WHOIS database search,
you can find information about an existing domain name. In some cases, a WHOIS
search will provide you with the contact information of the person or
organization that registered the domain name you are interested in.
We want you to know
BusinessFirst! is a provider of world-class products at incredible prices.
We also want you to know that we take great pride in providing our customers
with excellent customer service. Should you have any questions or issues, we
invite you to take advantage of one of the several avenues we provide to get you
the service you need by clicking (black Tool Bar) Support Phone: (480)
624-2500.
