Presenters: Jamie McClelland, May First/People Link; Ethan Winn, Nonprofit Consultant; and Charles Uchu Strader, GAIA Host Collective

Audience: People who want to learn more about how to start a web site project or looking to change their web designer or web host. Generally Non-technical.

Start your web project on the right foot. By following a few simple steps you can ensure that retain control of your domain name and have the flexibility to change from one hosting company to another. We will cover the basics of what a domain name is and the difference between registering a domain name and signing up with an Internet Service or Web Hosting Provider and the services and questions you should ask when finding a web designer and a hosting provider.

Topic Outline

1. How does this whole web thing work? Basics of the domain registration system
2. How do I choose a web host?
3. How do I choose a web designer?