Web Hosting Getting Started Guide 2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................... 2
Introduction........................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1: Understand Web Hosting Basics............................................................ 6
What Is Web Hosting?............................................................................................ 6
About Your Plan .................................................................................................... 6
Common Questions ............................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2: Learn About Your Domain Name ......................................................... 12
About Your Domain ............................................................................................. 12
Common Questions ............................................................................................. 14
Chapter 3: Get to Know Your Control Panels ........................................................ 20
Web Hosting Control Panel ................................................................................... 20
Getting Started Module ..................................................................................... 21
Quick Links...................................................................................................... 21
Business Control Panel ......................................................................................... 22
Email Control Panel ............................................................................................. 23
Domain Control Panel .......................................................................................... 24
Chapter 4: Set Up Your Email ............................................................................... 25
What Is Email? ................................................................................................... 25
About Your Email ................................................................................................ 26
Business Mail ................................................................................................... 27
Personal Address .............................................................................................. 27
Email and Your Domain ........................................................................................ 27
Set Up Your Default Mailbox ................................................................................. 28
Business Mail ................................................................................................... 28
Personal Address .............................................................................................. 29
Configure POP Mail .............................................................................................. 29
Business Mail ................................................................................................... 29
Personal Address .............................................................................................. 29
Begin Creating Email Addresses ............................................................................ 29
Test Your Active Domain ...................................................................................... 30
Chapter 5: Plan Your Web Site ............................................................................. 31
Step 1: Outline Your Goals ................................................................................... 31
Step 2: Define Your Audience ............................................................................... 31
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