A Virtual Domain allows you to have a URL (Web address) for your Web site that is unique to your company and is usually based on your company's name. With a Virtual Domain, your URL could be http://your_company.com. In this example, your_company is the domain name.To set up your Virtual Domain, it is first necessary to register your domain name with InterNic, the coordinating authority that maintains the Domain Name System (DNS). DNS registration involves a fee and is one of the services HeartFire Communications provides.
With a registered domain name, we can set up your Virtual Domain on our system. There are many advantages to having a Virtual Domain:
- Virtual Domains are indistinguishable from server-based domains. This gives your company the appearance of having its own server. Thus you have a larger presence on the Web without the costs associated with setting up and maintaining a server.
- your domain name is unique and identifies your company
- the URL (Web address) is shorter and fits better in print ads, business cards and other advertising
- because it is short and associated with your company, the URL is easier for your customers to remember
Included With Your Virtual Domain:
- 20 megabytes of Webspace on our server
- Your own e-mail box (POP3)*
- FTP and telnet access
- Fully functional CGI Bin
Pricing:
- $39.95/month for 20 megabytes of Webspace
- $9.95/month for each additional 4 megs
- one time setup fee of $35
Billing:
- New accounts are established with the first three months and the setup fee paid in advance. After that accounts are billed quarterly.
*Your e-mail box(es) can be set up to forward your mail to any other e-mail account.