What is web hosting?
Encarta Encylopedia - definition of web hosting: Web host·ing or web host·ing (noun). Storing of Websites: the business of supplying server space for storage of Websites on the Internet, and sometimes the provision of ancillary services such as Website creation.

What steps do I need to take to setup a website?
The easiest way to start is to follow the Hosting Plans and Services Procedure. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-GO-BUDDY and press option 1 for the Sales Dept, or chat with Website-Buddy sales staff 24/7. We will assist you in establishing a successful online presence.

How long after I sign up will I be able to start uploading my website?
Within 15 minutes of signing up you will receive a welcome email with all the information you need to start uploading your website, setting up your email addresses, or creating your website using the Website-Buddy Design Services. Just use the IP address that is given in the welcome email to upload your site and view it on the web. When your domain name 'propagates' then you can start using your domain name.

Do you place advertisements on my page?
Absolutely not. We will not place any pop ads, banners, etc. on your website.

What platform do your servers run on?
We run in a UNIX like environment called Linux with Apache web server software.

Will I have access to Microsoft FrontPage extensions?
Yes. We support all versions of Microsoft 98, 2000, 2002, 2003.

Do I have unlimited access to edit my site?
Yes. You can edit your site 24 hours a day via Website-Buddy user control panel or through your FTP software.

Can I access my site with or without the 'www'?
Unlike some of our Website-Buddy competitors, with the Website-Buddy service you can access your site with both (www.yourname.com) and without (yourname.com).

Does Website-Buddy support ASP?
Website-Buddy offers the option of "Sun Chili!Soft ASP for Linux". There is no fee for adding this to your hosting. To request this option, please click here.

Note: We do not do any debugging of ASP pages that you place on the Website-Buddy hosting servers. You should be an experienced programmer before attempting to use ASP.

If for whatever reason you do not see a specification that you are interested in - don't be shy. There isn't anything that we are not capable of offering to our customers. Drop us a line and we will make the appropriate arrangements to make sure that you are, and stay SATISFIED.