Web Domain Names

[Ron Torrella]

The beauty of paying the big $ for Microshaft products is that all the help you
need (allegedly) comes "online." If'n you were to call that 800 number in the
(unnecessary) duplicate hardcopy of the instructions, they'll probably tell you
the same thing. Only, you will have had the honor of listening to MS Radio for a
full 37.5 minutes.

MS really does try to make things simple (at least, if you have a PC, they
do....to them, Macs are still the "other" platform)....point, click,
tap-tap-tap, point, click, tap-tap-tap, <yada yada yada>. Honest! No, really!

ok. never mind.

David Ilvedson wrote:

> I have been toying with the idea of a Web Site.  I have MicroSoft Office
> 2000 and it apparently has some tools for making said Web Site.  Can anyone
> give me a little advice on how to go about it?
>
> David I.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of Jim Kinnear
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 11:00 AM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Web Domain Names
>
> Speaking as one who jumped on the bandwagon a few years ago, I have to admit
> ( but don't tell my wife ) that having your own .com name has more to do
> with ego that practicality.
> All the points made about not having to adjust things if you change ISP's
> are true, however, if you choose an established ISP, there is little
> liklihood of needing to change later.
>
> The costs are minimal, $35 / yr to 'own / rent' the domain name, and the
> name should reflect the nature of the business . . . ..   pianoguy.com . . .
> ..  maybe this is a cooking website??  NOT !
>
> As to the actual business potential, since we are a group of individuals
> providing a PERSONAL service, it wouldn't be a wise business decision to
> advertise globally, unlike a company who's product one can buy .  over the
> net, ie microsoft.com,  . . or have delivered to you  . . ie  sears.com.
>
> I probably have covered the costs of my website over the years, but wouldn't
> say I've made big $$$$.
>
> It's more of a hobby for me, and an outlet for my minimal creativity, since
> I do website design as well as toon  piana's.
>
> I did manage to sell a S&S player to a guy in Seattle, and made a summer
> vacation out of delivering it!!
> ( made big points with the wife that time )
>
> -----------------------------------------------------
> Jim Kinnear
> www.pianoguy.com

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Ron Torrella, RPT
Ypsilanti, MI
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