A domain name is a specific web site address that you choose and register with an official registrar of domain names. Our domain name is "tcdesign.com". A domain name is an easier way to remember an address on the Internet. Addresses are numerical and, therefore, harder to remember. When you type in a domain name on your Internet browser a Domain Name Service translates it into a numerical address. The numerical address refers to a specific computer or computer directory at the hosting provider.

A Web hosting provider is a company that uses a web server to provide storage space for web sites. A good hosting company allows you unlimited access to your web site. The pages and other files for your web site are stored on a computer at the hosting provider's location and are accessible 24 hours per day and seven days per week.

Yes. We can register your domain name and suggest a hosting provider. While TC Design does not provide hosting we can recommend hosting providers that we feel are superior to many others. Our experience in the Internet business has allowed us to determine which providers are the best by using them. We highly recommend HostMonster.com. They have provided the most reliable and cost-effective service of any that we've tried in more than two decades.

The cost of a web site varies depending on what your company wants to do online. For example, you may only need a one or two page web site to disseminate information about a particular product or service. This type of web site can be less than two hundred dollars if you have already registered a domain name and purchased hosting service. However, some companies need more features on their web site. Features such as ecommerce, (selling products online), online newsletters, blogs (such as Wordpress) or other complex software packages. These types of web sites can be substantially more costly. It's always best to get a quote before committing to any web design company. TC Design will consult with you to assess your needs and help you determine the amount of your investment. Your initial consultation is free.

Yes. There is no need to create a huge, expensive site just to be on the Internet. Many companies start with what they need and grow their site as they grow their business. TC Design specializes in working with businesses that have a need to stay within a budget.

Many of the sites built by TC Design have been completed in less than two weeks. Depending on the size and features of your site this time may vary. If you plan to start small and grow your site in time, your site may be active in as little as one week.

Brochures, logos, photographs, product descriptions, business cards and anything else that you have describing your business, products or services. For new businesses we recommend that you make a list of all of your products and services. Include descriptions, prices, product shipping weight (if you will be selling online), and images. Also, You may want to include photographs and biographies of your owners or officers and customer tesimonials. If you do not have a company logo we recommend you cosider getting one before you begin. TC Design has used GotLogos.com on a number of ocassions and highly recommend them.

Absolutely. We can improve any site as long as we have access to the files on the server. Since the Internet is growing very quickly many older sites may not comply to the current standards. In addition, some of the features on current sites may be outdated or out of fashion. Some older sites load much slower as well. If you have an older site you should contact TC Design to have your site evaluated.