Congratulations on your decision to put your business on the web

Thank you for choosing MainStreet-Hosting.com

Dollar for dollar there is no better place to advertise your business than on the web. We are going to step you through the process of getting your website online today. There are three basic steps to getting your website online.

We are assuming that website construction is new to you or, you want a website that you can create quickly and easily. Our WebSite Tonight application is just the tool for you and it comes with it's own hosting plans included.

What is WebSite Tonight?

WebSite Tonight is an online web development application that allows people to design and modify Websites without any web design experience. With WebSite Tonight and its more than 800 easy-to-use templates, you can build your own Business Website even if you have no technical skills. You will just open your Internet browser, select your images and type your text. Just like that, your site is created or updated. If you can "point and click" you can have a custom professional website in minutes, not months!

 

Here is how easy it is to create a Business Website

In addition you can take advantage of these favorite features again without any technical knowledge - and 24/7 Phone Support

• Over 800 - Professionally Designed Templates
• Flash Animation Introductions - Select from over 60 introductions in various categories or upload your own
• Music Upload - Add music to your Flash Intro or to a specific Website page
• Photo Albums - Organize your business photo in photo albums
• Forum - Create a forum for visitors to post messages or engage in discussions
• Password Protect Pages - Allow these pages to be seen by select customers only
• RSS Feeds - Plug your site into various RSS (Real Simple Syndication) news feeds that keep your content fresh and visitors coming back for more
• MOBI Websites - Most of today’s mobile phones have Internet capabilities. A .mobi domain name can tap into this technology, making your mobile device even more useful for Internet browsing.
• Guestbook - Add a guestbook to your site to see who's been visiting
• Video Uploads - Add movie and video files to your site.
• Free Images - Over 8,000 free images included or upload your own
• Slide Shows -Slideshows within Photo Album
• Email Addresses - With Deluxe or Premium plan allow you to offer many business email addresses (YourName@YourBusiness.com)
• 24/7 Phone Support

You can get all the information plus pricing by Clicking Here.

Add Shopping Carts to any site (even if you are not hosted with us) for under $15.00 a Month

Upload photos of your products with our easy-to-use wizard. Choose from over 60 templates, all with multiple color combinations. No technical skills required! Customize your store further by changing your colors, fonts, headers, footers and navigation menu or adding your own graphics. You can even customize your invoices! All templates are CSS-based, which makes it much easier to freshen the look of your store when you like. You can even switch templates without having to re-enter all of your product information!   Seamless synchronization of data between your online store & QuickBooks* Full reconciliation of online sales (with a QuickBooks Merchant Services account) Easy-to-use Wizard to build your store Instant site preview Certified eBay® listing & Froogle™ indexing tools Accept credit cards, PayPal® and more Multiple shipping options including real-time processing with UPS® and USPS® Order & Inventory management Shipping & Tax calculators Shopper registration & login Product promotion options Advanced product search Customer and Merchant order notification email Comprehensive Sales, Order & Tax reports 24/7 Phone Support Bill and Ship to customers in U.S. Territories and Canadian Provinces Does not support shipping/billing to other International Countries Pricing structure is free from 'monthly fee + percentage of transaction fee.' You simply pay the fee listed next to the plan you select... that's it. More  information

 

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Let's put your business on the web now

We are going to step you through the process of getting your website online today. There are three basic steps to getting your website online. If at anytime you need assistance please call us at (480) 624-2500

 

Step (1) Domain Name Registration

A domain name is the address of your site and concludes with .com, .net, .org, .info, .us, .biz, .tv and more.

Before you rush out and choose your domain name or name your website, you might want to consider some basic logic. In the modern world of the Internet, where people automatically turn to the Web for information, it pays to have a domain name that reflects your site or business.

A domain name that matches your brand name is very important. The same name that you use to advertise your product is the name that you will want for your domain, because that is the first thing that people will try in their browser. It is also the easiest thing for them to remember.

There are several Domain Name types. They are:

For any small business website except a hosting company (.net) we recommend com, biz or us, and maybe info. Since the dot com extension has been around longer than others, registering names with .com can be a problem. Be creative, but remember you want your name easy to remember and preferably short.

OK lets find your Domain Name.  Once you find your Domain Name you can register it now or return here and register it during the next step.

Click Here To Find A Domain Name

 

Step (2) Hosting Your Site

Once you have registered or found your Domain Name, you will select a web hosting plan.  The web host is where you create and publish your pages, build order forms, add functionality and maintain your site. In short it is your store or office real estate. Like real estate the size of your store or office will determine the size of your site. Remember in selecting a hosting plan to allow for future growth of your site.

There are three plans. The choice is yours but for most small business websites we recommend the Deluxe or Premium Plans. This is because they offer the more space for growth. When you set up your hosting plan you will be stepped through the setup process which is very easy to do.  You also will be asked for the Domain Name associated with the website.
 

Once you complete this process it will take a few hours for your website to be set up. We will notify you by email when you can start building your site. If you prefer you can call our support number and we will help you set up your account.

Set Up WebSite Tonight For Your Business Now

 

Step (3) Publishing Your Business To The Search Engines

Most Website traffic and online purchases come from search engines like Google®, Yahoo!® and MSN®. Now that your website is online you will want to publish it to these search engines. Traffic Blazer® will help promote your business online and increase your online visibility. You can do this in a few simple steps! NO technical expertise is necessary. If you can type and click, you can use Traffic Blazer! It is a very easy way to get listed in the search engines and it is very affordable. This feature can be added latter if you desire. We suggest you sign up for Traffic Blaster when you order your Website. If you have question please give us a call on our 24/7 Support phone line at (480) 624-2500.

 

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Since you have hosted your business website with us you also can easily add many features to your new website.

Quick Shopping Cart® makes it easy to create your own online store in just minutes! Reach millions of eBay® and Froogle™ shoppers, integrate your sales information with QuickBooks®*, accept credit cards and much more. No technical expertise required! In just six easy steps, you can build and publish a stand-alone store or add one to an existing Web site - no matter where it's hosted.

Fax Thru Email™ lets you send and receive faxes anywhere*, anytime, from any computer — all you need is an Internet connection and email. Say goodbye to the hassle and expense of a fax machine and discover a more affordable and flexible alternative.

Quick Blogcast is the must-have blogging tool Get your voice on the Internet! Blogging lets you post your thoughts and photos on the "Net and interact with your website's visitors. Whether you're writing your own personal journal or looking to influence audiences,
 

Take a few minutes and see the optional add on marketing tools you have access to with your new business website