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mission
statement
We
provide quality service at affordable prices and
we strive to educate our clients so they understand
their internet presence and know how to use it effectively.
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design/hosting
faqs
Q: What is design?
Design is a potent strategy tool that companies
can use to gain a substantial competitive advantage.
Yet most companies neglect design as a strategy
tool. What they don't realize is that design can
enhance products, enviornments, communcations and
corporate identity. (Philip Kotler & G. Alexander
Rath)
Q: What is web hosting?
Web hosting allows your Web site to be connected
to the Internet at high speed via a Web server so
its information can be viewed globally through a
browser. Metaphorically speaking, renting space
on a server is comparable to renting an apartment.
For a monthly fee, you reside in that apartment
and all maintenance is the responsibility of the
property. You also have access to certain amenities
that would otherwise be a costly investment. A Web
hosting company houses your Web site on its own
secure servers, enabling you to affordably leverage
the power of a high-speed network, 24/7 expert monitoring
and support, and state-of-the-art technology. (host.gambino.com)
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understanding
e-commerce
E-Commerce is the buying and selling of goods and
services across the Internet. An e-commerce [web]site
can be as simple as a catalog page with a phone
number, or it can range all the way to a real-time
credit card processing site where customers can
purchase downloadable goods and receive them on
the spot.
Secure Environment
SSL encryption provides a level of security and
privacy for those wishing to conduct secure transactions
over the Internet. The SSL protocol protects HTTP
transmissions by adding a layer of encryption. This
ensures that transactions are not subject to "sniffing"
by a third party. For companies wishing to conduct
e-commerce, SSL is a must.
Online Payment Processing
When a customer purchases an item with a credit
card, a two step process begins.The merchant or
the Web site requests an authorization from the
customer's credit card account to ensure that the
card is valid and the customer has enough available
balance for the purchase.
The customer's bank sends an authorization number
back to the merchant or the Web site and the order
is "captured".
The merchandise is sent, and the merchant informs
the bank where they have a merchant account. The
bank deposits funds to the merchant's account while
the customer's account is debited for the amount
of the purchase.
At that time, the customers' bank takes out the
required fees and the transaction is complete.
Credit cards are an important part of enabling Internet
commerce. The easiest process to integrate into
an existing business is an off-line authorization
and settlement process.
Once the goods are shipped, the merchant can settle
the order, and the transaction is completed. (nswebcraft.com)
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