Guest: Linn Øyen Farley
What she does: web designer and developer
Ponderance: How to get a better grasp on the technical side of your website and email’s setup
Find her online: drollic.ca
On today’s episode, I get a chance to speak with Camp Tech’s very first instructor, Linn Øyen Farley. Linn is here to explain the basics about domain name registration, e-mail, and website hosting.
“Make your domain something that will be easy to say” - Linn Øyen Farley on picking a domain name for your website
Linn runs a web studio where she designs and develops websites. As such, we have collaborated on a number of projects together. Her insight into the basics of creating a web presence will prove useful to those seeking to promote personal projects or professional services alike. Listen in as we chat about some need-to-know topics!
Episode Highlights:
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Basic needs in terms of web presence
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Domain names
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Pointing
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Differentiating between domain name extensions (.com’s, .org’s, etc.)
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The cost of domain name registration
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Avoiding lengthy hosting contracts
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Website hosting and what it means
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Which type of hosting service/package to use
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Shared vs. Managed hosting
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E-mail hosting explained
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Hosting bundles