What makes a website?
OnQ understands that not everyone understands or knows neither how the Internet and websites work nor what is involved in the development of a website. Furthermore we understand that unless you are in the industry 'techno-babble' is not an effective method of communication. OnQ uses natural language to explain the basics so that OnQ customers are fully aware as to what the necessary pieces are to complete a website project.
If you are unsure about what makes a website, then please take 1 minute to go through the information below. This will help you begin to understand the key components to making a website. It may be helpful for some that these components are analogous to the street numbers, allotments and developments used in real estate.
1. The Domain Name
Just the same as a property's street address, a domain name is a website's address. An example of a domain name is http://www.websitesonq.com.au. When someone enters a domain name into their Internet browser, the Internet then finds the location of the matching website and displays the results to the user. A domain name is also known as a URL. OnQ can register domain names on your behalf at one of Australia's lowest prices.
2. Website Hosting
Website Hosting is your portion of Internet real estate. It is Internet space allocated to you so that you are able to store your website files as well as manage your emails. This space is directly linked to your domain name informing the Internet where website files and email accounts are stored for a requested domain name. Website Hosting plans vary in many different ways. OnQ provides a wide variety of website hosting solutions at very affordable rates. View OnQ's website hosting services or Contact OnQ to find out what would be the best website hosting plan for your needs.
3. Website Software
Similar to a house or building, website software is responsible for what the user sees when they request to view your site. The software is stored in your website hosting space as files. The software is code and there are many languages that can be used to produce the same results. Some of the languages you may have heard of are ( excuse the techno-babble for this short moment )
Design Languages Processing Languages
* HTML or xHTML
* CSS
* Javascript
* PHP
* ASP
* JSP
* .NET
Design Languages are responsible for determining how a website looks but detailing colours, imagery and page structure. Processing Languages on the other hand are responsible for the generation/retrieval of page data.