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What is a Home Page
A Home Page is a text file which includes Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML)
"Tags" which "Browsers" (like Netscape) use to interpret the desired format
in which to display your Page. In addition to formating the display of a
Page, these "HTML Tags" are also used to display special Graphics (Logos
etc.) and create "Links" to other Pages or Sites.
The Home Page may be a simple stand alone Page, or it may consist of many
Interlinking Pages containing a variety of information. Multiple Pages
are used when detailed information on a number of Topics, cannot be
effectively presented by one Page alone.
A typical "Home Page Package" for a small business consists of the
"Introductory Page" (most commonly referred to as the "Home Page")
and 3 - 5 Interlinking Pages of information.
What do I need to have My Own Home Page
First you need a place to store the text files (that comprise your "Home
Page Package") that is accessible to other people on the Internet using
their "Browser". This storage space is Disk space on an Internet Provider's
Server. Your local Internet Provider can rent this storage space to you
at a nominal monthly fee. The fees vary from one Provider to the next
depending on their operating costs and the amount of space you require.
(1 megabyte of space is usually available for $25. per month and will hold
a very large Package).
Second you have to create (or purchase) the files that will comprise
your "Home Page Package". This is not difficult if you understand Hypertext
Markup Language (HTML) and you are able to create the Graphics required.
Third you will want to register your "Home Page" location (URL) with
the "Search Engines" commonly used by people on the Web, so others can find
the information you are presenting.
Fourth you will need to be able to access the files comprising your
"Home Page Package" to make changes. Your information and your message will
change from time to time. Also you will want to give yourself a "New Look"
periodically to keep your "Site" interesting. This will encourage people to
visit your "Site" often and tell other people to do the same.
I want a Home Page but don't have the Time or Skill to do it Myself
Companies like "Input/Output Software Systems" are available to:
What does it Cost to have a Home Page Package Developed?
A Basic Home Page Package will contain:
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The cost of a Basic Package will vary depending on the complexity
of the Graphics and the Page formats as well as the amount of consulting
time required to develop the Site plan and content. An uncomplicated
Package should cost from $195. - $500. from start to finish as folows:
Basic Package:
$115. Flat charge - Lead Page + One Content Page (one graphic or logo)
$ 75. Flat charge - First Year's Internet Posting
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$190. Subtotal
Basic Extras:
$225. Flat charge - Three extra Content Pages @ $75. (no new graphics)
$ 50. Flat charge - World Wide Web Search Engine registration
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$465. Total including Five Pages and "WWW" Search Engine Registration.
NOTE: 1) The above costs are "One Time Development Charges Only",
and include your first 12 months on the Internet.
(After that your Annual Renewal Cost should be less than $80.)
2) Site maintenance can be arranged on an hourly basis
or by monthly contract. Most people start by using the
hourly approach but change to a contract basis depending
on the frequency of site changes required.
3) Additional Pages are available and the cost is negotiable
depending on development time. (Volume = Discount)
4) Multiple Graphics and Scans available.
(costs vary subject to the number required)
5) Complex "high end" Graphics and 3-D Animated Graphics available.
(costs vary subject to development time)
6) Estimates for your site are provided Free of Charge.