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Domain
Names and Sub-domains
You can either transfer an existing domain name on to your account,
have a name registered or request a free sub-domain. (Find
out more.)
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UNIX Disk Space
We provide an initial amount of disk space on our Internet servers in which to place
your web site files, databases and store your emails. 5-10MB is usually
more than sufficient to handle many web pages of text and graphical
content, as well as storing email messages for several people. However,
should you require
additional storage space you can request this at any time for no extra
charge.
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No
advertising
Unusually for a free service, your website will never be forced
to carry advertising. We refuse to sell advertising - or even
put our own banners - on our client's pages. Your website
content is entirely under your control.
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POP3 Mailbox
A POP3 mailbox is essentially a password protected area where mail is
stored until you are ready to read it using a mail client such at
Microsoft Outlook. Should you need more than one mailbox, (perhaps for
different users in your organisation) you can request this at any time
for no extra charge.
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Autoresponders
Autoresponders reply to incoming email instantly and automatically and
are ideal for responsive customer service or informing people when you
are away. You can set and change the text of the autoresponder's reply
and the trigger address whenever you like. Should you need more than
autoresponder, you can request this at any time for no extra charge.
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Email Addresses
Configure as many email addresses at your domain name(s) as required.
Mail to any address can be sent either to a POP3 mailbox on our server
of forwarded to an existing email address elsewhere. Mail sent to an
address for which you have not configured a specific destination can be
sent to a default location.
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Web
Based Control Panel
Manage all aspects of your account via an easy-to-use online control
panel. Using your standard browser, you can configure email options,
check your disk space, set up extra domain names, obtain visitor
statistics, install cgi scripts and more. (For further information on
the control panel, please click
here.)
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Microsoft
FrontPage Server Extensions
FrontPage 2000
extensions are now installed on our current web servers. This allows you to take
advantage of the dynamic features and publication wizard in Microsoft's
web page authoring software without any additional costs.
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CGI
Bin and Scripting
CGI scripts are small programs that run on the server to add
interactivity to your site, your account is equipped with its own CGI
directory, allowing you to install and develop your own CGI scripts. We
support the three most popular CGI scripting languages, Perl, C/C++ and
Python.
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Online
Help and Support
Full assistance in managing your website, your email and the
various optional features of your account is always available in
the form of a detailed Help Directory, as well a facility for
requesting additional support.
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Website
Interactivity
Your account control
panel will include access to self-installing CGI scripts that enable the
addition of interactive and dynamic elements to your site. The following
scripts will be available free of charge and can be installed automatically
on to your account:-
MailForm: A WWW form to e-mail gateway,
which will parse the results of any form and send them to the e-mail
address you specify. This script has many features which will
allow you to control the output of the script.
Counter: This script displays a count
of the number of visitors to your web site. The count increments
automatically each time someone visits your site.
Bulletin Board: A WWW discussion board
script allowing for threaded discussions on your web site. Bulletin
Board includes a powerful administrative tool for the site owner to
manage the board.
Guest Book: Your guestbook allows
visitors to your site to leave their name, email address and some
comments about your site.
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Server
Side Includes
Server Side Includes enable the addition of dynamic elements to your
HTML web pages. Automatically insert dates and file information as well
as calling external programs such as hit counters.
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PHP4
Scripting
PHP is a powerful server side scripting language ideal for the creation
of dynamic data driven web sites. The latest release, version 4 is
installed on our servers.
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mySQL
Database Server
mySQL is a powerful database engine designed to provide fast access to
stored data. Data from your database can be accessed via ODBC compliant
software any of the supported scripting languages.
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SSL
Secure Server
SSL (Secure Socket Layer - https://www ) allows the collection of
sensitive data such as credit card information from browsers via a
strongly encrypted connection. You have access to a shared secure server
under our domain name so that you can make secure transactions. (A
personal secure server option under your own domain name -
https://www.yourdomain.co.uk - is also available for £175.00 per
annum, and you will also need to acquire your own digital certificate.)
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Server
Side PGP Encryption
Store and handle sensitive data such as credit card information in an
encrypted state. Encrypt email such that only you can read it.
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WAP
Server
Serve information to people on the move via Wireless Application
Protocol (WAP) enabled devices.
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Web Site Statistics
View real-time usage statistics for your web site, see how many people
are visiting your site, where they come from, what search keywords they
use to find you and more. Access to the raw server log files is also
available if you wish to conduct your own analysis.
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Password
Protected Directories
Restrict access to certain areas of your web site, configure as many
usernames and passwords as required. Applications include sites where
membership is required to view certain content or the creation of an
extranet.
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Custom
Error Pages
You can replace the standard error responses of your virtual server with
a customised page of your choice. This personalisation can encourage
visitors to continue to stay on your site when an error occurs.
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FTP Access
Unlimited, round-the-clock account access to upload your files and make
changes to your pages.
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