On December 3, 2024, I celebrated 28 years in the internet business. Some of my memorable events are as follows:

• I registered our first domain through Network Solutions (netpromotions.com).

• My first internet provider was AOL.

• My first modem speed was 24k then upgraded to 56k.

• I was one of the first GoDaddy resellers in Miami, Florida.

• My first Apple computer was a MacPlus.

• My first Windows computer was a Dell with Windows 95.

• My first spreadsheet was Lotus 1-2-3.

• My first accounting software was PeachTree Accounting.

• My first word processor was WordPerfect.

• My first desktop publishing software was Aldus PageMaker.

• My first graphics software was Adobe Photoshop.

• My first integrated web development tool was Macromedia Dreamweaver.

• Plus so much more.

How I Started

It was a rough and lonely December in 1996 when I was contemplating whether to continue in corporate America or go out on my own. With a background in marketing from corporate America, the first domain name I registered was a marketing website, "netpromotions.com" on December 3, 1996.

My initial goal was to take traditional "brick and mortar businesses and introduce them to the internet. In the beginning, there was only one way to register a domain name; Network Solutions, AOL was the main internet provider, and Netscape was the dominant web browser and search engine. I created my first website using a program from Adobe called Pagemill, which still sits on my bookshelf today. Over the last 28 years, I’ve accumulated a vast amount of knowledge and resources that I now share with my clients.

Using my current yellow pages as a guide, I built my first website as a directory and listed those businesses in this directory under their proper category. I offered basic text-only listings, and for people who wanted to stand out, I created nice, attractive logos and banners. I started building websites under the netpromotions.com name for a few years, but quickly found out that people really couldn't find my web design services under the name netpromotions. I decided to expand my design business into a separate division and opened affordable websites. Before choosing this name, I did my own research on how many times a person searched for a variety of different keywords. Yes, I was thinking ahead.

 

 

When you hire my team and I, you have access to:

• Over $10,000 in immediate hardware and software

• Over 22 years of experience

• A dedicated staff that treats you special

• Over 500,000 images. videos and illustrations

• Continuous enhancements

When you hire my team and I for eCommerce design services, you can count on us for:

• Fast support response time

• A small client based which increases the quality of our services

• Your website protected by two servers to reduce downtime

• Keeping your project fresh with periodic updates

• A CD/DVD copy of your project at anytime upon request

• Daily, weekly and monthly local and remote backups

• A comprehensive disaster recovery plan

• An effective email marketing account through constant contact

When you hire my team and I, you can count on us to:

• Use only professional level tools for your project

• Stay up to date with the current technologies used to develop your project

• Used only qualified vendors for services not directly available in house

• Provide you with a maintenance plan at no additional charge

Start With an Affordable Domain Name

The technical term for a domain name is an identification string that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority, or control within the Internet. Domain names are formed by the rules and procedures of the Domain Name System (DNS). Any name registered in the DNS is a domain name. Domain names are used in various networking contexts and application-specific naming and addressing purposes. In general, a domain name represents an Internet Protocol (IP) resource, such as a personal computer used to access the Internet, a server computer hosting a website, or the website itself, or any other service communicated via the Internet.

Picking a domain name is extremely important, it's advisable that you choose a name that follows these basic rules:

1. A domain name that reflects on what you do.

2. A domain name that contains keywords related to your industry that people may search for.

3. A domain name that you can recite in passing in the mall without complications.

 

Introducing Affordable Web Sites

I registered the domain affordablewebsites.net on May 14, 1999, and expanded my internet services to include website design and development. I took this website from its infancy when “Netscape” was a dominant search engine, all the way to the top of Google, Yahoo, and Bing search engines. I still have every version of this website in the archive.

I've learned from the failures and successes of others. Every member in our chain enjoys what he or she does, which reduces turnover and eliminates mistakes. Just tell us what you want and we'll make it affordable.

 

 

About My Rates

Since no two projects are the same, my initial FREE consultation will tell me what type of server to use, how much disk space you need, what type (if any) eCommerce solution is best for you, and so much more. I'll match your needs with the tools and services necessary to effectively produce a winning formula.

In addition, I've learned from the failures and successes of others. Every member in our chain enjoys what he or she does, which reduces turnover and eliminates mistakes. Just tell me what you want and we'll make it affordable. Through this website, I’m making my entire service available and will share some of my knowledge.

Remember, no two designers are alike, and don't judge a designer by his/her hourly rate. For example, I had a company offer to assist me with web design, charging only $20 an hour. I asked them to get me a quote on a simple project that I had completed, but wanted to see if it was cost-effective to have them redo it. They advised me that it would take 40 hours to complete an upgrade.

I charge $60 an hour, but that same upgrade would only take 5 hours to complete. You can clearly see that a lower hourly rate does not always translate to a more economical rate. An experienced designer may charge a little more hourly rate, but always ask how much time a project will take; that's the bottom line.

My Web Blog

I have a web blog that I use to keep my clients informed and provide a wealth of self-help stuff that can be used to solve simple issues. In addition, you can learn about design, marketing, hosting, security, and much more.

Although WordPress is now being used for complete web design and content management systems, I still use it for its original purpose. Being a designer, these online editors are not my first choice, but I am not against using them, just like a landscaper is not against you owning and using a lawnmower.

 

 

 

 

How I Make It Affordable?

I accomplish this by investing in continuous training, professional tools, and services. I choose my clients and vendors carefully. I've streamlined my systems and billing processes to spend my time designing and not on bookkeeping.

I don't have any frills (like a fancy office, toll-free number, excessive staff, etc.). I closed my original brick-and-mortar office in 2003. In addition, I do not have thousands of clients; I only accept the number of clients that my staff can handle. "I Won't Brag About How Many Clients I Have, I'd Rather Brag About How I Treat The Clients I Have". This gives me the ability to provide "big company" services, with a "small company price, service, and support"

How Do You Get Started

Schedule your initial free consultation today by emailing me at georged@georgedonathan.com, I make myself available M-F 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST. Evening & Sat by Appt