1. What is a Web page?
2. What is Web Hosting?
3. What server platforms and operating systems do you support?
4. Why Hong Kong Internet Homepage Services Centre Web Hosting Service?
5. Why is Web Hosting necessary?
6. How does a Web page work?
7. Who will see my company's Web page on the Internet?
8. How will people who are not at their computers learn about my company's Web page?
9. How can Hong Kong Internet Homepage Services Centre Web Hosting help local company?
10. What advantages does a Web page have over traditional print media with regard to the standard public relations and marketing functions for my company's products or services?
11. What about all the new technology that's supposed to be available on the Web? Shouldn't sound and video clips be included in my company's Web page?
12. If the software is available to the public, why shouldn't my company create our own Web page?
13. Will my company's Web pages take longer to load than others because of limited bandwidth or network capacity?
14. How much will a Web page cost?
15. How soon will my company see results?
16. How to build a continuing relationship with users which causes them to visit my company's Web page?
17. Is there a way to purchase advertising space on other Web sites that will draw customers to my company's Web page?
18. How much is 1 MB?
19. Who can I contact if I have any queries?

What is a Web page?

A Web page is like an interactive electronic billboard that people can access from their computers. It allows the owner of the Web page to disseminate information and promote his marketing message internationally, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, to people who view his Web page on their computers. And unlike ordinary print ads, a web site is interactive. The visitor to the site can offer suggestions, place orders, request further information, and access the information he wants with a few keystrokes and mouse clicks. Another advantage over normal print ads is that you can change, add or delete information as often as you wish.

What is Web Hosting?

Web Hosting refers to having your Web site located on one of HKIHSC Internet's Web servers. The servers are connected to HKIHSC high-speed backbone. Because HKIHSC owns the servers, you don't have to do any system administration. You are responsible for maintaining only the contents of your web page.

What server platforms and operating systems do you support?

We Using Unix Web hosting; Support Microsoft FrontPage and Any Ftp softwares. Currently, we are running Apache Web server and using Linux, FreeBSD (Yahoo also using this software) operating system. HKIHSC also provides customized Web Hosting for customers who prefers tailored Web sites or who have unique needs.

Why Hong Kong Internet Homepage Services Centre Web Hosting Service?

Our Web Hosting Service is an advanced World Wide Web hosting service that gives your company 24-hour interactive presence on the global Internet. We see Internet access as only a part of a total solution. That's why we incorporate the latest technologies and the true power of the Internet by offering your company a complete solution to maximize your market potential.

Why is Web Hosting necessary?

The Internet offers a whole new generation of practical business solutions that is changing everything from the way companies communicate to how they market their products. To establish business on the Internet, Hong Kong Internet Homepage Services Centre can help your company to set up and manage your Web sites, and also deliver your Web pages to enhance your marketing plans.

How does a Web page work?

When someone accesses a Web page from his computer, a signal is sent to another computer which may be tens, hundreds or thousands of miles away to upload a file. The contents of that file (in HTML format) are then transmitted to and become visible on the user's computer screen. This means that not only can local clients access your site, but also that people in other countries can find out about your business before they even arrive in Hong Kong.

Who will see my company's Web page on the Internet?

Hong Kong Internet Homepage Services Centre provides free advertising link on your Business Web Sites to the World's Tops Search Engine. Anyone with a computer who knows the address of your Web page will be directed to your Web page or through Search Engine. 

How will people who are not at their computers learn about my company's Web page?

The best way for people to learn about your Web page is for you to publicize your presence on the World Wide Web. This can be done in different ways. You can put your Web page address on your letterhead, on your business cards, in display ads that you run in traditional print media, and in any other promotional materials you disseminate. Your business might also consider sending out a press release announcing that you have a Web page.

How can Hong Kong Internet Homepage Services Centre Web Hosting help local company?

Your company may not be sufficiently staffed to develop and manage a 24-hours a day, 7 days a week Internet network infrastructure. Furthermore, your company may not have the necessary in-house network support and administrations to manage and maintain a Web server. Hong Kong Internet Homepage Services Centre Web Hosting assures that your information is delivered to the Internet quickly and reliably by providing all the computing resources and direct Internet connection you need.

What advantages does a Web page have over traditional print media with regard to the standard public relations and marketing functions for my company's products or services?

A Web page is an interactive device that does not utilize paper, ink or postage (all of which keep rising in cost). It is accessible around the clock and around the world and yet, it does not end up in the garbage.

In contrast to traditional print media, a Web page is not limited by traditional parameters of column space or time-sensitive deadlines. The Web's contents can evolve over a period of time and it can be revised at minimal cost.

Most important of all, a Web page does not compete for space. You reach a captive audience seated in front of a computer monitor and reaches a target audience that wants to read your message. It is indeed a cheaper and practical solution for today's busin ess.

What about all the new technology that's supposed to be available on the Web? Shouldn't sound and video clips be included in my company's Web page?

Not necessarily. You don't want to overwhelm your audience. Nor do you want to have them cooling their heels while large files are loading. You must think of yourself as an information provider who will deliver clear and concise information in the compute r screen's equivalent of "sound bites." Of course, if you need sound and video, you can do that, too. It's a good idea to keep the main page clean and quick loading, but you can install links to more extensive information if you wish.

If the software is available to the public, why shouldn't my company create our own Web page?

Do you really want to reinvent the wheel? Most companies would not want to create their own advertisements, likewise, we suggest leaving things to the experts to create marketing oriented Web sites.

Hong Kong Internet Homepage Services Centre design team consists of skilled professionals with years of experience in both marketing development and computer systems integration. We will provide the exposure your organization needs without the worry of security. We will provide you with Web pages that you can be proud of and profit from.

Of course, if you do have the expertise and the time to design and maintain your page yourself, you can do so. However, in many cases Hong Kong Internet Homepage Services Centre can provide a quicker, more cost effective solution.

Will my company's Web pages take longer to load than others because of limited bandwidth or network capacity?

Hong Kong Internet Homepage Services Centre Internet's Web server is directly connected to Internet backbone, you won't experience the poor performance associated with limited bandwidth or network capacity. Unless your Web pages contain large graphics files, then it will take longer to load than others. The traffic at that site can slow things down considerably if a Web page is located on an extremely busy URL.

How much will a Web page cost?

That depends on how much programming work is required and how much disk storage space your data requires. The more graphics you include in your Web page, the more expensive the programming costs will be. Or click here for details

How soon will my company see results?

The results you get are totally dependent on how easy you make it for people to find your Web page and how intensely you promote your presence on the Web. To get the best possible results, you may want to build a continuing relationship with users which causes them to come back to your Web page on a regular basis to discover "what's new".

How to build a continuing relationship with users which causes them to visit my company's Web page?

Find ways to keep people coming back to your Web page. Make periodic changes in your page. Let people know what's new about your company. Run contests where you offer prizes to people who submit the best entry. Encourage people to send you their opinions about your product or communicate with you via e-mail. Then use the e-mail addresses to build a database of people who have shown an interest in your product. These can be used for broadcast e-mail messages the same way you would send out a press release.

Is there a way to purchase advertising space on other Web sites that will draw customers to my company's Web page?

Hong Kong Internet Homepage Services Centre has advertising "banners" at the top of the page. These banners allow you to purchase advertising space which features an icon with a graphics image. Clicking on the icon activates an HTML link which takes the Web browser to your Web page .

How much is 1 MB?

The size of your files depends on the graphic intensity on that page. Other elements such as CGIs, sound clips, animations and such can also result in larger file sizes. A good Web designer should be able to give you an estimate of how much space you will need to construct your site.

Who can I contact if I have any queries?

You may email your queries to info@homepage.com.hk or 
call 2579-1190 or fax to 2516-9692