What is the difference between email aliases and email accounts?

An email account is a virtual mailbox which stores electronic mail (Email). An email alias is simply a pointer to another email account.

Are there any naming guidelines for choosing a domain name?

In short, domain names must consist of letters, numbers, and hyphens. Special characters such as the underscore and exclamation mark are not permitted. There is also a length restriction of 26 characters, including the 4 characters which identify the top level domain (i.e. '.com'). Your domain name must also, of necessity, be unique.

How long does it take to process a domain name registration?

InterNic usually takes 2-3 days, but never more than 7.

How much does domain registration cost?

InterNic, the domain registration facility in the United States, charges $50 per year to maintain a yourname.com, yourname.org, or yourname.net domain name. Registration costs $100, and covers the first two years of domain ownership. Fees are non-refundable. For more information about InterNic, visit their web site.

How long does it take the world to see my new yourname.com domain name?

About 80% of the internet will be able to see your domain name within 24 hours of InterNic registration. The domain name will "trickle down" to the rest of the world within a week. The actual times vary with the overall loads of the internet, DNS caching (enabled by some administrators around the world), and other variables.

How long does it take the world to see my new PagesPlus.com domain name?

It could take from several minutes to a couple of hours. There are no InterNic registration fees involved with your PagesPlus.com domain name.

If I want a web page developed, what questions should I ask?

The key issue with the design and development of web pages is the ability to meet YOUR goals, not the designers. You should have a clear vision of what you expect from the internet. Is the developer asking you about you and your company or are they talking technical gibberish. Goals should be clear and related to results desired.Some of the specific questions include:

>>What type of audience will my page be addressing? >>Will my page load quickly and efficiently (particularly important for the average consumer) >>How many search engines will the developer register your page with? >>What other marketing ideas does the developer have for you? >>Does the developer spend more time talking about graphics and technical content than accomplishing your objectives?

What types of accounts are permitted on the PagesPlus server?

PagesPlus prohibits the use of accounts for the purposes of hacking, network snooping, or other illegal and/or immoral activities. PagesPlus reserves the right to refuse service for any reason. Our accounts are provided for the sole purpose of providing your company a profitable web site. Please use it accordingly.

What are your Billing & Cancellation policies?

At your option, accounts are billed monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or annually. Except for your initial (pro-rated) payment, payment is due on the 25th of each anniversary month. Should payment not be received by the 1st of each month, you will receive an email message indicating the problem. If the situation is not resolved within 3 days, your account is subject to suspension or termination. Prices are guaranteed for the period of prepayment only. All funds are in U.S. currency. Returned checks are subject to a $20 fee. PagesPlus reserves the right to cancel service at any time for any reason. Should PagesPlus cancel your service, your monthly and setup fees will be prorated and refunded. Your account setup fees and any InterNic fees are not refundable.