DOMAIN REGISTRATION

In order to have a website, one of the basic steps is to acquire a web address, or domain name.
This can be either a .com or .co.za address, depending on your choice and the availability.
Costs vary a little, but as a guideline, a Domain can be registered via established entities for approximately ZAR172.00 for a .co.za address for one year, and the renewal cost is ZAR85.50 per year.
To register a .com domain name in the U.S.A. costs from $8.99 per year.
This cost is borne by the Client.
We will research available Domain Names for you, based on availability and intended naming of site, if required.
You will need a recognized Credit Card or Banking details for Debit Orders to pay for the setup of a domain name.
While THE GATHERING STORM does not control registrations, we make use of a large respected company to do so on your behalf.
MY FEE FOR PERFORMING THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE IN THE PRICING INFORMATION.

WEBSITE HOSTING SERVICE
Choosing a reliable service, at a cost-effective price is part of what I offer. Again, this cost, which can recur monthly, or sometimes paid for a year in advance, will be borne by the client.
I DO NOT PROVIDE HOSTING SERVICES MYSELF, BUT USE RELIABLE COMPANIES EITHER IN SOUTH AFRICA OR THE U.S.A. FOR THIS.
Depending on the size of the planned website, we will determine which of the hosting packages on offer will be most suitable for your needs.Keeping the costs reasonable are always important.
It is very advisable to have the Domain and Hosting with the same company. If you have already registered a domain name, and the company it was done with does NOT provide hosting, then it is advisable to transfer the domain to the host company, otherwise an additional cost called Domain Pointing will be applicable yearly to point the domain to the host service. This cost is borne by the client.
You will need a recognized Credit Card or Banking details for Debit Orders to pay for the setup of a hosting service.
MY FEE FOR PERFORMING THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE IN THE PRICING INFORMATION.