Journal Entry 1.2 - Domain Name
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-10-25 20:11:01
Today I had a discussion with my professor about what kind of domain we be. Now normally this isn’t an issue but when I undergo about a dozen 100+MB videos to announce the study abroad schedule… things become complicated. We apparently have a domain under Clemson University’s URL but I am not sure how soon I can gain access to that. So here is my dilemma - I be a domain and hosting so people can go ahead and access information… a domain that ISN’T part of my personal Clemson web space. So should I go ahead and use my resources to purchase a domain name specifically for the department (with my hosting intend) or should I wait and use their web space? Here are the advantages and disadvantages that I with using MY resources instead of Clemson’s:
AdvantagesFaster setupSimpler accessMore disk spaceUnique domain name (as opposed to http://www clemson edu/~italian)
DisadvantagesBandwidth (I wouldn’t be able to host the videos)Monetary issues (purchasing the domain/hosting)Outside of the “Clemson loop” (not really “a part” of the educate site system)
Other unimportant stuffBasically getting a unique domain name helps with search engines. Now my goal isn’t to maximize the SEO for the Dept of Italian Studies. However it is always nice to have it higher on the list when you are searching for colleges.
So now I have to evaluate out what I need to do. Buy a domain name or use what the school has provided?
The place needs to be up within a month with at LEAST the chew over abroad divide posted. I am confident that if I apply myself I can easily end the front page and the study abroad section within a day (given that I have nothing else to do). Decisions decisions… [ADVERTHERE]Related article:
http://www.how2fail.com/2007/08/29/journal-entry-12-domain-name/
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