Ooops!!!! I goofed.
Your IP should know how to set up the *server* to point to your page and
answer page requests properly--providing your site is active: is the
page content and all the graphics in your account on the server and does
the index page have the correct extension?
Pj wrote:
>
> If I understand this subject correctly there are two issues: the host
> and the account holder. They are not necessarily serviced by the same
> IP, and do not forget: IP's are not all created equal.
>
> If you have a hosted, active, paid DNS account anyone anywhere in the
> world should be able to type in www.yoursiteneame.com and see your page
> in all it's glory.
>
> However there is a caveat writtn in fine print in most IP-Client
> contracts: It's called site content. The IP agrees to host your site as
> long as the the content is not purient, and doesnt promote antisocial
> behavior on the site. Most IP's reserve the right to cancel the account,
> and delete the page from the server without warning under the conditions
> as set forth in the contract. SPAM and XXX sites are types of accounts
> that usually get removed from the server quickly.
>
> If this is a new account or if your are moving your business from one IP
> to another IP time can be a big factor. One IP didn't set up my client's
> page for almost 6-months even though the IP received the NIC approval
> within three days after the name was approved. Conversely, because of
> extenuating circumstances-and with the help of NIC and the new IP-a
> friend was able to move his very large and active business account and
> be active in less than 24-hours.
>
> I've had accounts under some incredibly bad IP's who simply knew nothing
> about web page hosting set-up but were too ego-centered to admit it.
>
> In short, the IP that hosts your webpage should know how to set up the
> browser to point to your page and service page requests properly. If
> your acccount is new, your host should be able to tell you how long it
> will take to set up your account on his server once he receives notice
> from NIC or ICANN. My IP will usually do it within 24-hours.
>
> If is usually convenient to host your page with a local IP. However, it
> is not a requirement. You should be able to see your page from your
> home, office or from a hotel in another country as long as you can get
> on the web.
>
> If you cannot see your page, then you need to find out why.
>
> Pj
