"Getting Started. . . aka "Ok, so how does this work, anyway?!""
Getting your online business started is easy with Fozzapalooza Designs and my web hosting partners. It only takes 5 simple steps!
The first step in the process is to decide on a domain name. Once you have chosen your domain name, you will need to register it so that it's yours. You can do this through one of my web hosting providers, or you can use a service such as GoDaddy.com .
After you've registered your domain name you will need to choose a web host. I work with several providers shown on my web hosting providers page. They all work about the same - you will choose a monthly plan for hosting your website & for the content management and shopping cart services they provide, based on your individual needs. Plans and prices do vary and for most, the basic/starter plan is adequate especially when just starting out.
Upon signing up for a hosting account with a provider, you will receive several emails from them giving you information about your new site, and how you log into the Administration area where you can set up your products, shopping cart, etc. These emails are very important so you want to make sure you keep them, as you'll need them later.
Once your hosting is set up, you are ready to purchase a website template. At time of purchase, you'll be asked to provide your online business name & some other info that will be used to customize your template for you. Any other info I need, along with any special requirements based on what you purchase (if you need to supply any photos, I need additional info, etc.) will also be handled via email at this time. I will also ask you for your Administration log-in information, as I will need this to install your template & graphics for you.
After I have received all of your customization info, store administration info and we've worked out any other details I will begin work on your project. The next 4-6 business days will involve me customizing & installing your template, configuring your website settings and making sure everything works properly. I will email you once I have completed the installation and set-up of your site. The sooner that I receive your customization and admin info, the sooner I can begin working on your project.
This is where you take over. Now you will add your product information, photos and any other content you want to your product catalog. The template is set up to automatically show any new products, categories, etc. that you add, so you don't have to do any special work to make that happen - it all happens for you! Each hosting provider has a great support system - tutorials, FAQs, knowledge-bases, technical support- to guide you through and answer any questions you may have. This is your first stop for questions on your catalog & cart system. If you get stuck, remember, I am always here for you.
That's it! Have more questions? Please feel free to contact me!
Choose & register your domain (website) name
The first step in the process is to decide on a domain name. Once you have chosen your domain name, you will need to register it so that it's yours. You can do this through one of my web hosting providers, or you can use a service such as GoDaddy.com .
Choose a web hosting provider
After you've registered your domain name you will need to choose a web host. I work with several providers shown on my web hosting providers page. They all work about the same - you will choose a monthly plan for hosting your website & for the content management and shopping cart services they provide, based on your individual needs. Plans and prices do vary and for most, the basic/starter plan is adequate especially when just starting out.
Upon signing up for a hosting account with a provider, you will receive several emails from them giving you information about your new site, and how you log into the Administration area where you can set up your products, shopping cart, etc. These emails are very important so you want to make sure you keep them, as you'll need them later.
Choose a Fozzapalooza Designs website template
Once your hosting is set up, you are ready to purchase a website template. At time of purchase, you'll be asked to provide your online business name & some other info that will be used to customize your template for you. Any other info I need, along with any special requirements based on what you purchase (if you need to supply any photos, I need additional info, etc.) will also be handled via email at this time. I will also ask you for your Administration log-in information, as I will need this to install your template & graphics for you.
Customization & installation of your template
After I have received all of your customization info, store administration info and we've worked out any other details I will begin work on your project. The next 4-6 business days will involve me customizing & installing your template, configuring your website settings and making sure everything works properly. I will email you once I have completed the installation and set-up of your site. The sooner that I receive your customization and admin info, the sooner I can begin working on your project.
Adding your products and content to your site
This is where you take over. Now you will add your product information, photos and any other content you want to your product catalog. The template is set up to automatically show any new products, categories, etc. that you add, so you don't have to do any special work to make that happen - it all happens for you! Each hosting provider has a great support system - tutorials, FAQs, knowledge-bases, technical support- to guide you through and answer any questions you may have. This is your first stop for questions on your catalog & cart system. If you get stuck, remember, I am always here for you.
That's it! Have more questions? Please feel free to contact me!