5.1 Domain – hosting and web platform

Topic 5

The Online Shop

5.1 Domain – hosting and web platform

Topic 5

The Online Shop

5.1 Domain – hosting and web platform

Objectives and what we will learn:

• Know concepts that englobes the E-Commerce tools.

• Distinguish how these concepts are used in real projects.

• Implement the tools and concepts in a coherent and functional way for e-commerce fashion focused business.

“Websites promote you 24/7: No employee will do that.”

Paul Cookson Marketing Consultant

When we think about having a Fashion business with E-Commerce the first step is to know the technical key elements that we need to have success in this goal. And some of them are the domain, the hosting, and the web platform. These ones, are key components of creating and maintaining a website. The domain is a unique address that identifies a website on the internet, making it easier for users to access and remember a website's location. Normally part of the services of the hosting that you hire, have the domain name service as well, protecting the name and link of your official website of being copied. As well is important to think about the link itself, the shorter the best, so people can handle in their memories easily how to access, also it helps if it’s catchy, have rhythm and is grammatically easy to write. And don’t forget the tropicalization aspect, it depends in which country you will have presence to have a better connection with the culture and language.

In other hand, hosting is storing website files and resources on servers connected to the internet, ensuring the website is accessible to visitors. And a web platform provides the necessary tools and infrastructure for website development and management, offering features such as templates and plugins to simplify the creation process. A good example of hosting services in Mexico that are affordable and have good quality as well as good customer service are Hosting Mexico.These services can be paid each year with good bundles that can be very attractive and competitive, so the people have an easy way to have their websites in a practical, cheap, and easy way.

Check this mini video about Hosting services and Domain!

Bibliography

1. What is Web Hosting and How Does It Work? (For Complete Beginners) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8oAvyqQwew