kist.e

I have an Internet service provider ( ISP ).

Having an e-mail address can mean you already have an Internet service provider (ISP). This usually means ready access to a computer to serve your Web site.

I Am Lost
I Have E-mail
I Have No E-mail
I Need an Internet Provider
I Need a WWW Domain

All you need to do is figure out what you are entitled to, and at what cost, on that computer, sometimes called a host, server, or hostserver/Web server. You want to know specifically two things--how to access the Web server, and what features you want for your Web site.

Access to the server can be sorted out easily. The basic information you need is the name of the Web server, your user name, and your password.

These must be provided if you want me (as kist.e) to publish your site for you. Alternatively, I can put your Web page or site on a test or staging computer. You then can take a copy and publish your Web site through your ISP. I can also act as your representative to your ISP-with your authorization.

Here is a short list of Web site features a number of ISPs make available to their accounts (users).

• Address List--Allows you to easily create a list of members for your community. It also determines who will receive copies of your newsletter by e-mail.
• Calendar--Create and manage a monthly calendar that can be viewed by visitors.
• Counter--A counter on one or more pages of your Web site to keep track of how many "hits" you receive.
• Guest Book--Receive feedback from visitors to your site and help identify people with similar interests. Visitors can sign-in, leave comments, and even view what others have said.
• Mailform--A form that visitors can complete on your Web site.
• Newsletter--Communicate with members of similar interests, gather articles, edit them, and then send a completed newsletter.
• Password Protection--Password protect all or part of your Web site.
• Polling Booth--Poll Internet users and provide up-to-the-minute results.
• Secure-Buy--Create an online store and sell your merchandise. Offer your visitors the convenience of a shopping cart and a secure way to receive their credit card information.
• Vanity URLs--Provide a simple, easy-to-remember URL for your Web site.
• Web Ring--Create a ring of Web pages on your site that links you to other Web pages you select.
• Web Site Builder--Build an entire Web site quickly and easily.

But if you have this last feature, why use a personalized service such as kist.e? Maybe you don't me except to just get you started.

If you wish to use my services, contact me and let's discuss what you have and what is available to you. Oh, if your ISP does not have the feature(s) you want, that is usually not a big problem. If it is not built, and the technology allows, it probably can be.

kmactavish@yahoo.com

09-Jul-2008