First you need to register your "dot com" name, if it's available. Second, you need to find a service provider with a solid reputation for stability and one that'll "take care of business. Third you need to give thought to the reason that convinced you to get on the web in the first place. That is, you need to plan. Remember, the internet is world wide! In the course of planning you layout your message.

Solrac Computer Specialties has partnered with, Southwestern Bell Internet Services (SBIS) and as such can assist you in making that prescense with the right impression.

• Q: What costs are asociated with registering my "dot com" name?
• A: If the name is still available, the Internic has a $70.00 registration fee for the first two years.
• Q: Can I do this myself?
• A: Yes, by going to www.netsol.com. A credit card will be required.
• Q: Are there any potential problems if I do something wrong?
• A: Definitely. Print out a copy of the form and read it carefully before you proceed.
• Q: Can Solrac do this for me, and if so, how much will it cost?
• A: Aside from the $70.00 charges by the Internic, Solrac charges $50.00 for the service. If Solrac is to do your web page     development, this charge may be deducted from the cost.
• Q: Great! I've registered my "dot com" name. Now what?
• A: Now you need a website host.
• Q: What's a website host?
• A: A website host is a company that supports and maintains the computers and routers, etc to connect to the internet.
• Q: Does Solrac provide this service and at what cost?
• A: Yes, Solrac Computers in a partnership with SW Bell Internet Services (SBIS) provides  web hosting services. The      entry level cost is aproximately $25.00 per month plus a $50.00 setup fee, plus applicable taxes. These charges may      be put on your SW Bell Telephone bill.
• Q: Okay, you signed me up for SBIS web hosting and my "dot com" name is correctly      registered. What will it cost to     design my web pages?
• A: Depending on the complexity, typical costs will vary, with prices starting as low as $150.00 for the first four pages.
• Q: Great, how do I get started?
• A: Call Solrac Computer Specialties 210-223-4050 locally, or 1-800-834-0228 for calls originating outside Bexar     County.