What is a URL?
URL 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.mauipacificdesign.com to access our web site.

What is a domain name?
A domain name is a specific web site address that you choose and register with a domain registration company. Our domain name is "mauipacificdesign.com".

What is web hosting?
Web hosting is a monthly fee that you pay to have your site accessible on the Internet. We can provide hosting for our clients.

Can I choose you to design my site but choose another web host?
Yes.

How long will it take to have my web site designed and developed?
The time frame for design and development is determined by various factors such as the size of your web site, the complexity of your site design (and whether the content and materials that you wish to provide for the site are "ready" and available), and our current client design project schedule.

Do I need to hire a "local" web site designer?
Just as you do not need to restrict your customers to your local geographic area, we can create client web sites who are local as well as out of state. By using the Internet, email and the telephone, it is very easy to communicate effectively with clients in any location.

What is site maintenance?
Maintenance is a fee paid monthly to keep your site updated with new content that you provide. Most good web sites have new content updated regularly. Fresh content is what will keep your visitors coming back.

Why can't I find my web site in the search engines?
Once your site has been submitted to the top Search Engines they may require several weeks, or even months to actually spider and list your web site in their directory. How fast your site is listed depends on each individual Search Engines database update schedule.