This Getting Started guide has been developed for those businesses or individuals who are taking the first steps in obtaining a website or email systems, yet have little or no knowledge of web site hosting and how it functions. We provide a basic guide so you can more accurately understand the Ovica product range and make an informed decision.

There are three fundamental requirements to setup your hosting account.

• A Domain Name
• Web Site Hosting
• A WebSite

A Domain Name(e.g yourbusinessname.com), is your unique identifier on the web. It allows people to quickly and easily find your website on the internet. A domain can be registered through domain registrars or web hosting companies, and once it is registered, it is your unique name on the internet. Domain registration fee's vary from approximately $10 per year, to upwards of $40. However, at Ovica we offer you Free Domain Registration with all plans. Simply choose your domain name upon signup.

Of course, a domain name on its own is not enough to have people access your site on the web. You need a web hosting company to host the domain name. At its most basic level, a Web Hosting Company provides the infrastructure and technical expertise mentioned above, while all you need to worry about is creating, and promoting your website. Essentially, having your website and email systems hosted through a web host is a lot cheaper than buying you own server, and you don't have to hire the technical staff to take care of it. Ovica is large enough to deliver advanced applications, yet small enough to provide the personal service that differentiates us from the competition. With our 24/7 Live Support, 99.9% uptime guarantee, Award Winnning Web Based Tools and Rock Solid Network, you can be guaranteed of a great hosting experience.

At Ovica, we offer a range of hosting products with different features to cater for different sized organizations and needs. The first thing you need to do is decide on the right Ovica Product. View our complete 2004 product range, with market leading hosting plans from only 5.00 per month.

Once you have decided on your ideal solution from our extensive range, ordering is a breeze. Simply follow the"order" links from your chosen plan page, and fill in the order form. Ordering takes as little as 2 minutes and your account will be setup instantly. You can be setting up your website from the moment you signup. Upon account setup, you will receive extensive information on how to setup email accounts, as well as information on how to create your website. Plus, if you don't have the time, skills or inclination to build your own website, we provide complete professional web design solutions and/or sitebuilding software to make the step of getting online that much simpler.

We hope this resource has been helpful in understanding the basics information required to make an informed decision. Why not get started now by viewing our complete Product Range to find the right solution for you.