Website Hosting FAQs
Hosting FAQ
What makes partnering with Davlin Consulting an Eco-friendly decision?
Lots of things! Read all about our Eco-Ethos here.
How long will it take Davlin Consulting to set up my account?
Once we've received your payment, your account will be set up in about 15 minutes! You'll first receive a confirmation email letting you know we have received your order. We'll then send you another email with all the specific information for your account. If you have a site that will need transferred or a large number of databases, expect your site to be live within about 48 hours.
Can I use my own domain name or do I need to order one through Davlin Consulting?
If you already have a domain name, we'll help you change the DNS or transfer it.
If you register the domain for me, do I own it?
Yes you do! We'll be your "Technical Contact" but you'll be both the Registrant and the Administrative Contact for your domain. We will never hold your domain. The only reason we'll ever delay a domain for transfer is if we've not been reimbursed for its registration cost.
Does Davlin Consulting censor content?
We do not allow our web servers to be used for illegal material or hate sites. With regard to other content, Davlin Consulting believes in free speech, art, and we value personal expressions and opinions.
Will Davlin Consulting move my site?
Yes, and we'll do it for free! The move for some sites are complicated, and we're the experts. We don't expect you to know how to do everything!
TopHow do I get customer service or support?
The most efficient way to contact us is to go to our support page. This page has a detailed support ticket tracking system which can be filled out quickly and then sent to our support department. You can open a ticket here.
Doman Name FAQs
What is a domain name?
A domain name is basically the address of your site on the internet. This site's domain name is "www.tdavlinconsulting.com." You need to register a domain name before your web site becomes accessible.
Why do I need to register a domain name?
Registering a domain name for your business or organization is essential to your marketing efforts. A domain name gives your business a unique identity on the World Wide Web.
How will I be able to tell if my desired domain name is already taken?
When you begin registering a domain name, we will search the domain name database (known as "WHOIS") to see if your requested domain name is available
How do I change my domain name ?
Once a domain name is registered, it is unchangeable. Instead, you can register the different domain name you want and stop using the one you don't.
If we move our domain name to your service, does it affect us owning our domain name?
No, you own your domain name and the transfer only changes where the name for your site is being managed and how your email is managed.
Does transferring my domain name cause us to change our email addresses?
No, we will set up your email to work the same as it is now if you are using it for mail. In many cases we are able to set up more email addresses for your company or to make sure you are using your domain name in an effective manner.
What is involved with transferring a domain name?
The process for transferring a domain name is different for many companies. If you received an account number and password when you registered your current domain name, that information will make the transfer go faster. For older domain names we will put a transfer through and, with the acceptance from your current provider, it should go through in a matter of days. When we put the request through we make sure that your web pages are ready to be presented on our servers and your e-mail is working as it is now.
What is your Domain Name Re-direction service?
Domain Name Re-direction allows you to use your new domain name to access or view your existing site. With our re-direction service your new domain name is displayed in the address bar to the user. For example, if you have an existing site (www.tara-davlin.com/), and you have acquired a new domain name or an additional domain name (www.tdavlinconsulting.com.com),re-direction is a perfect way to get your traffic re-directed to your current site and users will only see your new domain name (www.tdavlinconsulting.com) in the address bar.
E-mail Questions
What is an email alias?
An email alias is another name for your email account. It allows for different email addresses to share the same mailbox. It can be used to have mail for a given email address be sent to one or more different recipients. For example, if your email address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and you would like your contacts to send mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , this can be done by adding "info" as an alias pointing to the "janedoe" mailbox.
What does it mean to forward to an email address?
Forwarding to an email address is very similar to an alias for an email address. The difference is that if the two or more email addresses you want to check under one mailbox are in two or more different domains, you must 'forward' the mail from one email address to another email address.
Why do I need a new email address when I have one through my Internet Service Provider (ISP)?Top
If you change your ISP, you will lose your email address. If you had a personal email address and want to keep that one in addition to adding new email address, you may do this using aliases or mail forwarding. Plus, it looks more professional.
Web Traffic Logging Questions
What is web traffic logging?
Using web traffic logging and statistics software you can look at the activity on your web site. We provide our customers with access to detailed browser-based reports viewable on a simple web interface that are designed for users at all levels. Reports are based on referrals, search engine keywords and click-through visitor navigation, segmented by number of visitors, page views, page hits and bytes.
Do I have to sign up for web traffic/logging software?
Web traffic logging software can be started at any time; you just need to notify us.
Do I have to host my web site with you in order to use your logging software?
Yes, in order for us to track the activity through your domain name it must be under our management; therefore, we must host the web site.
TopWhat time period do we track with our logging software?
We update our reports each night and we are able to showing records for each 24-hour period.
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