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Not sure where to begin? Here is a list of things needed to begin the procedure of transforming your business vision into an online reality today.

  1. Do you have a Domain Name?
    If not, sign up at GoDaddy.com

  2. Do you have a hosting company?
    If not, sign up at SiteHost.com*.
    Click on Web Hosting.
    If you are NOT incorporating eCommerce on your site, choose hostPro
    If you are incorporating eCommerce on your site, choose hostPro + Turbo as you will need a dedicated IP address.
    * Do not sign up here if you need ASP hosting.

  3. Are you incorporating ecommerce on your site?
    If you would like to use https:// so that your customers can pay safely and securely on your site, you need an SSL certificate. You can get one at GoDaddy.com for $29.95.
    This step is not necessary if you would like to use the shared ssl provided by your hosting company. Shared SSL means that when a customer is making payment on your site, the url changes to something like http://yourdomain.sitehost.com.
    (With non-shared SSL the domain name changes from http://www.yourdomain.com to https://www.yourdomain.com.)

  4. Do you have a Merchant Account?
    If not, sign up at Paypal.
    We recommend you sign up for Paypal Websites Payment PRO. This option allows payment processing on your site. The fee is $30 per month plus merchant fee of 1.9% to 2.9% + $0.30 USD per sale. There are no set up or cancellation fees.
    A second option is Paypal Websites Payment STANDARD. This option integrates a buy now or add to cart button into your website. When the customer checks out, he is directed to a secure paypal payment page to complete the transaction. (The customer leaves your site temporarily.) After making credit card payment, the customer is them redirected back to your site. The fee is based on monthly income plus merchant fee of 1.9% to 2.9% + $0.30 USD per sale.


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