New to all this?
We are regularly approached by small business owners who have never had a website before and don't know where to start or what questions to ask.
Below are answers to some of the more common questions we are asked by people looking into developing their first online presence:

How do I get my own Web address?
The first step to getting your own Web address (commonly referred to as a "domain name") is making sure that the address you want hasn't already been taken by someone else. A quick visit to whois.com will help you determine whether or not the name you want is available.

Once you've settled on the perfect domain name for your website, you'll need to register it with one of several Name Server companies such as networksolutions.com or godaddy.com. This is an easy process and should only take you a few minutes.

What is a Name Server? A Web Host?
In the simplest of terms, a Name Server is a computer that stores your web address much like an address book stores phone numbers. Its sole purpose is to listen for people who want to go to your site. When it receives a request for a particular page on your website, it tells your Web host to display that page to the visitor who requested it.

A Web Host, commonly referred to as a Server, is simply the computer that stores the files that make up your website. Most websites are hosted by companies who specialize in Web Hosting, though if you're really savvy, you could host your website from your one bedroom apartment. This is not recommended unless you're a total geek.

Do you offer Web hosting?
We highly recommend using mediatemple.net to host your small to mid-sized website. MediaTemple offers inexpensive, reliable shared-hosting with quality customer service.

For websites with specialized backend features such as eCommerce and content management systems, we offer secure, dedicated web hosting at very competitive rates.

How do I get my own business email?
If you're going through the effort of creating a quality web presence, you'll probably want to ditch that Hotmail or AOL account and get yourself set up with something that sounds professional.

Nearly all Web Hosting companies offer email as a basic feature. Once your hosting account has been setup, we can create multiple email addresses for your business. You can access email either through a Web-based method provided by your hosting company, or with software such as Microsoft Outlook Express (or Entourage if you use a Mac).

How can I control the content of my site once it is launched?
This is the most common question we're asked. Different businesses and organizations have very different needs. As such, we can provide content management solutions from the easiest and least expensive to highly customized database solutions. Please contact us to discuss which option best fits your needs.

How much will it cost?
The cost of any web project typically depends upon the amount of content and the level of customization required to meet your expectations. To request a quote, please use our online form, or call us at 718.228.0794.

How do I win a FREE iPod Mini?
Sorry, we're fresh out of Free iPod Minis... Below are answers to questions that people frequently don't ask:

Who are you?
We are a small company. We enjoy working with people, and we enjoy problem solving and design. We have plenty of good ideas and we enjoy sharing them with our clients and seeing their sites grow and prosper.

We began our business in 2001 with the desire of combining our mutual love of art and design with our fascination with the Web. Since then, we have evolved into a successful Web design team, specializing in custom Web design, online identity development, eCommerce, flash animation and streaming media.

Why TransFuture?
With the advent of the internet, a new method for transporting information was born. Today, information about everything from consumer electronics to ancient chinese philosophy is buzzing along on this information super-highway. We believe the Web is perhaps the most powerful communication tool in history. We also believe that the Web is a thinking medium, that it has the potential to unite people globally, increase cultural awareness and positively affect our future through mass transportation and the transposition of ideas.

Why the big suit?
We only wear suits upon request.