By following these 3 easy steps.
You'll be on your way to creating your perfect website:
Sign up for OAVS web hosting
Pick the OAVS hosting plan that best fits your needs (see for a side-by-side comparison). Choose a domain name / web address
(www.yourcompany.com) that is both easy to remember and not too long. You can search and purchase your domain name right now. Click here to search and register your domain name.
Set up your e-mail accounts
The Control Panel is your remote control for managing every aspect of your
web account. Feel free to explore!
From the Control Panel you can access your email accounts and set up new accounts for yourself or your employees.
You can choose to send and receive your e-mail using our popular WebMail interface, or choose to receive
e-mail on your desktop via your favorite POP3 mail program, such as Microsoft Outlook or Eudora.
Build
your site
Use any of the methods we offer outlined here:
That's it! You can run through these 3 steps very quickly. In fact, using
Macromedia-Contribute, you could have a full-scale, business-class website up
and running in less than 15 minutes!
At OAVS, we strive to make your experience as smooth and
effortless as possible - yet make very powerful tools available when
you're ready to grow.
And don't forget, We're always close by when you need assistance!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is web hosting? In a nutshell, your
web host (OAVS) operates computers which securely store and give Internet surfers access
to your website's pages and images. We take care of the technological background so that you don't
have to.
What is a domain name?
The www.yourcompany.com that
people use to get to your website is your domain name. Once you register
your domain name (you can do that here at OAVS), the name is
exclusively yours for as long as you continue to renew it (generally once
per year).
Do I need technical skill to create a website? Very little. If you can use a word processor (such as Microsoft Word),
you can use Macromedia Contribute 3 - our easy-to-use site editing tool. It
can take you from zero to a full-scale business-class website in minutes.
Why do I need a website? - Whether your company is local or global, your customers now expect
to be able to find you online
- Broaden your customer base to dramatically increase sales
- Many people research their business needs at night - your website will always be
ready when they are
- You can effectively compete against larger, big-budgeted businesses
- Enhance your business' professional image - grow your brand
- Use your website as a key communications tool - save money in printing
and advertising
What is the cost of running a shopping cart website? Most people get cought in the' hidden' fees. So called Gateway fees not really hidden cost as such but they tend to creap upand eat into to your profits before you take off.
With PayPal, customers do not need a PayPal account.
Merchants (you) do need Internet merchant account with PayPal. Account opening is free at PayPal. You will need to provide an ABN number and local Australian Bank account.
OAVS Shopping Carts
Competitor Shopping Carts
Secure
One time setup fee
None
$99
Monthly Minimum
None
$25
Transaction Fee Visa/MC
1.1% - 2.4% + $0.30 AUD
$0.35US
Monthly Statement/Gateway Fee
None
$10(Authorize.net)
E-Commerce Gateway Fee
None
$20(Authorize.net)
Annual Fee
None
$29.00
Accept all major credit cards and bank transfers
Fraud Protection Services
Check PayPal other merchant services and features here.
How do I create images for my website and shopping cart ? Isn't crazy that everybody out there want to tell you this and that but no one tells you or shows you how?.
Without professionally taken images of your products online you might as well shut your doors. Request Professional Advise here and we will advise you for your photographic skill needs.
Why should I host my website with OAVS? Immediate and continuing support.
More choices
Expert and friendly advise on design, marketing, production on or off line.
Local client visits and personal attention.
