To create a website on the internet requires three basic things: a domain name, a server configured with the proper software, and a high-speed connection to the internet. While it is technically possible to do this for yourself, the cost and the technical knowledge required are prohibitive. Instead, companies exist which provide the necessary resources and expertise, and do so in a cost-effective manner by hosting hundreds or thousands of websites.

We highly recommend a company called Internet Connection, located in Easton, Maryland. They have been in business since 1994, making them one of the oldest web hosting companies. They host many websites for companies located all over the United States, and provide superior technical and customer support. You can read more about them at:

http://internetconnection.net

Obviously, we use them to host our own website!

Looking beyond reliability and superior customer service, the best answer to this question is familiarity and consistency! When we arrange with Internet Connection to host a client's website, we know from past experience exactly the software and configuration that will be set up for that new website. As a result, we don't have the learning curve associated with trying to build a website using another web hosting company. Since we know what we are getting, we can offer you a lower cost for the design and implementation of your website...

You certainly could! That is a risk we take in recommending them so strongly to host your website. We take that risk simply because we think we can design and build your website as well and possibly save you some money!

We are not in fierce competition with Internet Connection, but rather friends doing some of the same things. In some cases, after hearing what you want your website to offer, we will refer you to them for specialities that they are better at than we are! The goal, after all, is to get your website running to your satisfaction.

There are a lot of them, and they seem to spend a lot of money on advertising! There is a message in that - they need to sign up large numbers of people just to break even! But don't expect to get dedicated IP addresses, high bandwidth, or customer support. Usually a simple Google search will find many disgruntled current or former customers of these firms.

No, we will make all the arrangements with Internet Connection. Typically, we will pay for the registration of your domain name, billing it back to you as a separate line item on our invoice. We will give your billing address information to Internet Connection - invoices for the web hosting services will come directly to you.