How easy is it to get my site setup? Very easy. Most sites can be setup in a matter of just a few hours. We recommend first getting your core site setup and up on the Internet. Then enhance and refine your site based on competitive analysis and feedback from your customers. Back to Top
Can I have my own domain name such as www.mycompany.com? Yes, domain hosting is included with each account. If you have already purchased a domain elsewhere, you can change it to be hosted on our systems or you can register a new domain for your site from within your site management console. Back to Top
Do I get email accounts? Yes, each account includes everything you need to communicate with your customers. This includes POP3 email accounts, mail forwarding, email aliases and auto-responders. Back to Top
What type of marketing services and information are included in the service? The eDirectHot Site Manager Smart Start Marketing Center provides you with a library of resources, ideas and know-how for using your site to generate business. You will find information on how to setup your site as an effective sales tool, marketing ideas, traffic generating techniques and our search engine submission module. Back to Top
What is Smart Start Marketing? Today's internet is an extremely competitive environment and customers are looking for the trusted companies to do business with. It is important that you present a positive image to prospects and eliminate barriers to obtaining their business. Putting your business on the Internet is more than just setting up a page, submitting it off to the search engines and waiting for something to happen. To be truly successful you need a strategy for success. Our Smart Start Marketing center provides you with the information you need to make the correct designs on marketing your site. Back to Top
How do I get customers to my site? The marketing center offers all the information you need to get your site properly setup for the search engines. Once that is done you can use the submission feature to have your site submitted the engines. This is only the first step. The marketing center also includes information about web directories, topic specific locations, link placement, premium search engine positioning, non-internet marketing techniques and more. Getting customers to your site is only the first step. After that you need to make sure that you have a site that is designed to generate interest and sales. Back to Top
Can I customize the colors of my site? Yes, our system enables you to customize each and every color in the system. Unlike most site design services, with eDirectHost Site Manager you are not limited to any pre defined color schemes or combinations. Once you have your site created, use our color designer to make your own scheme. Back to Top
How do I upload images and my company logo? To upload your logo or graphic all you need to do is be logged into your site editor. For images, click the edit page button and then add. Select image and choose the upload option. To upload your logo, choose design and then title. Click the title image and upload your logo. Back to Top
How many pages can I create? If your plan allows for unlimited pages, there is no limit to the number that you can create (subject to disk space allowances). If your plan does not have unlimited pages, simply upgrade and you are ready to go. Back to Top
