Website questions

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Can I have as many domain names as I want?
Yes, you can have as many domain names as you want. Some people invest in domain names as a business, and they might have thousands!

Can I register domain names of other countries?
Some countries allow anyone to register their domains with the extensions belonging to their countries, while others have strict controls and require you to be a citizen of that country.

Where can I find the best web host?
Some people become disgruntled with a good web host because they don't understand how to use the control panel or software and end up needing far more support than the host is able to give.
You need to find your comfort level, and go with the host who provides the features that match your level. The best web hosting is the one which works for you.
The three features that every good web host must have are fast server speed, reliable servers and at least 99.5% uptime.
In regards to the software you want to run, your web hosting must also have the features required to run it. Many web hosts run 'pre-sales' forums where you can ask questions - or you can email them.


Should I buy a package with web hosting, site builder and domain name all included?
It depends! If you were going to be estactically happy with your web hosting and the site builder - then yes. But if you were to become uhappy with the service your web host provides, or disappointed with the site builder - then the answer would be no.
It is generally better to register your domain name separately. It's also wise to have a site builder that you keep and edit on the hard drive of your own computer, that can be published with any number of different web hosts.
This gives you flexibility and control.

What is 'White Hat' and 'Black Hat' SEO?
Search Engine Optimizers (SEO) are often termed either black hat or white hat.

People who employ black hat methods to improve a web site's ranking and traffic will use aggressive means to achieve these things, whereas people using white hat methods will basically follow the guidelines set out by google. (Google Webmaster Guidelines)
Black hat methods might venture into areas that will have your site banned by google.

There are ethical black hat optimizers who are just continually trying to find new ways of optimizing websites. But there are many more who will use methods that are just wrong.

For instance, if you were walking down the street and decided to walk into a bakery shop - you'd be confused at  finding yourself in a mobile telephone shop once you'd stepped inside. You might end up buying something because the specials on mobile phones were good - but is the tactic used to get you into the shop really fair?

Note: SEO refers to both Search Engine Optimizers and Search Engine Optimization.

Note: There are also those who call themselves grey hat or blue hat optimizers, which are inbetween white and black hat.