FAQ - Web design and the Internet

What is the Internet?
What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?
Who uses the Web?
If I want my own website, do I need my own Web-Space? Is it costly?

What is the Internet?

It is an International Network of connected computers through ISPs (Internet Service Providers) enabling millions of users to send and receive information to and from other accessible terminals (almost) anywhere in the world, creating a truly interactive global community.

What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?

The 'Web' is a user-friendly (and hence the most popular), directory of pages stored on the Internet. In essence it is a selection of information, the substance, stored on the Net - the mainframe (although there are other directories including military pages, secure servers and more). The web has acquired and demonstrated its name by linking together individual websites, a collection of web-pages about a given topic or business, through instant cross-referencing hypertext search engines and individual recommendations enabling the user to endlessly 'surf' from site to site until presumably satisfied.

Who uses the Web?

Responding to a global phenomenon, with an incredible increase in the last decade, an amazing 46% of UK households have regular access to the Internet, and 62% of UK adults have accessed the web at home, work or through public terminal points (stats from UKonline).

If I want my own website, do I need my own Web-Space? Is it costly?

The simple answer is 'yes', on both counts. Websites require virtual space to be hosted, delivered by Windows or Linux servers held in various large-business ICT company warehouses/enterprise centres.

Many companies claim to offer web space and domain names at discounted prices, yet on closer inspection have various limitations such as basic standard features (requiring additional, costly upgrades), small account/bandwidth sizes and hidden liabilities such as adverts, banners and/or annoying window pop-ups.

At Big Boy Media, we offer the COMPLETE package, regardless of grade service. Each website we create has a unique domain name, chosen by the customer, and inclusive fast web space WITHOUT any hidden extras such as adverts, banners, pop-ups or likewise. A free Web name and web space are simply an appetizer to the main ingredient of each package - a collection of professionally designed pages with an assortment of interactive and innovative features on request. Assign Big Boy Media to create your website with full peace of mind - then sit back and reap the rewards of a successful e-front to your business!