Frequently Asked Questions

Having been in business since 1997, Tammy has been asked tens of thousands of questions relating to website design, hosting, marketing, and the Internet in general. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions for you below... if you have a question, it very well could be answered here!

Email Do you filter junk mail on your mail server?

Search Engines I designed a site myself, or paid someone else to do it. Why isn't my site listed on Google? Can I see how many visitors my site gets?

Website Design Do I need to hire a professional Web designer? How much of my time is required to put together a website? How often should my website be updated? If I have Virtualtech design my site, can I update my site myself? What do you mean by 'design'? Will you create the whole site, or do I need to have someone else create the graphics, etc.? How long will it take Virtualtech to make updates to my site? Is it expensive to have Virtualtech update my site? How long will it take Virtualtech to design my website? Isn't Front Page just for beginners?

Website Hosting Must my computer always be on? Is hosting expensive? What happens when the electricity is out? Can I get personalized email addresses? I have DSL (or cable, or a T1 line) in my office. Can't I just host my own website? Are there any restrictions or policies I need to know about? Can I see how many visitors my site gets? Do you filter junk mail on your mail server? Where is your Web server located?

Website Maintenance Is it expensive to have Virtualtech update my site?

Website Promotion How will people find my site? Who is my target audience? What is the cost to register a domain name? I designed a site myself, or paid someone else to do it. Why isn't my site listed on Google?