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What is a URL?

It stands for "Universal Resource Locator". This is the address typed in to view your web page on the Internet. For example, you would type in http://www.awebsite.com to access desired web site.


What is a domain name?

A domain name is a specific web site address, that you choose and register for your web site, ending with the .com, .org, .edu, and much more. The end of your domain name tells what kind of website viewers can expect. For example: .com stands for the commercial websites, .org stands for nonprofit organizations, .edu stands for educational sites. Our web site has two officially registered domain names: arttask.com which stands for the commercial character of the site, and arttask.ca which stands for the country of origin.


What CSS stands for?

Cascading Style Sheets is a language used to describe how an HTML document should be formatted. CSS, short for Cascading Style Sheets, a new feature being added to HTML that gives both Web site developers and users more control over how pages are displayed. With CSS, designers and users can create style sheets that define how different elements, such as headers and links, appear. These Style Sheets can then be applied to any Web page.


How much does a web site cost?

There are quite a few factors that will decide about the cost of your web site. What kind of web site you require: static or dynamic-interactive. Would you like to sell products on your website, or your web site will be informative one based on the frequent contents update. Do you required, flash elements, photo galleries, video or other media involvement. How many pages would you like to have? You will also need web hosting and domain name registration.


Does my business require a website?

The internet is being used to research products and services before making important decisions. A professional web site for your business will allow people to purchase and/or check you out before deciding to do business with you. An effective site builds confidence in your customers.


What is the different in between static and dynamic site?

Static web site always contains the same information in response to the requests from the users. To change content on a static page requires a person with knowledge of the HTML language and equipped with software to edit a web page.

  1. Difficult to maintain when a site gets large.
  2. Difficult to keep consistent and up to date.
  3. Offers little visitor personalization (all would have to be client side).
Dynamic (interactive) website is where: content (text, images, form fields, etc.) on a web page can change, in response to different contexts or conditions. Usually Developing company provide the owner with a user friendly interface (Content Management System) where the user can easy update records without programming skills. An interactive web site can manage very large database driven websites.


I am currently hosted with another hosting company and would like to switch over to ArtTask. How do I do this?

Just sign with us for the appropriate web hosting plan and we will take care of everything. We will transfer also your domain name if necessary.


Do you offer any type of discounts?

Yes, we offer discounts for schools and non profit organizations.


How long will it take for my web site to be designed?

The timescale of a website design project is often dictated by the client. If you have a deadline in mind we will endeavor to meet it for you. The most common delay in the creation and completion of a new website is waiting for content (text/images) to be sent to us by the client.


Once my website design is completed -what after sales service do you offer?

We fully support any website we design and are always available should you encounter any problems or require any enhancements. We offer web site maintenance so that your website need never get out of date.


Can I get e-mail with my website?

Yes. Depends which hosting plan you will choose, you will have alternative to create several mailboxes based on your domain name: ..........@your-domain.com.


What is Search Engine Optimization?

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of increasing the likelihood of a document or web page being returned high up in the lists which search engines display. - the process of making your website search engine friendly to make it rank higher in the search engines. Search engine optimization (optimization) primarily involves making skilled adjustments to your content and code so your site is seen as being relevant


Why do I need Search Engine Optimization Services?

You might have a great looking website, but what use is that if you get no visitors? 80% of people using the internet find websites via the search engines. Website optimization is crucial for both ensuring the pages of your website are indexed by the search engines and ensuring that your site is favorably ranked and therefore found by visitors seeking your products and services.


Is the Search Engine Optimization included in the site design?

No. In each new created web site, we implement basic procedures helping to get better indexing results, or ranking. Full SEO is a completely separate part of the service and requires your SEO request.



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