TECH: Web mastering advice

["ELIZABETH A. KAMINETZ" <EAKAMINE@HENRICO.K12.VA.US>]

I was recently approached by someone (our principal, actually) to set up a
website for a volunteer organization.  While I can make web sites and serve as
volunteer web master for our school, I have never done this for profit, and
have some questions, listed below, for anyone who has had experience with
this.  I definitely want to pursue this avenue, as it may be a springboard for
other clients, and be a good way to make some $ on the side!

What is the "going rate" and how is this generally charged (hourly fee,
monthly maintenance fee, initial fees, etc.)
This is a nonprofit organization.  Is there anywhere that offers free server
space to nonprofits?
I have tons of questions about server space, including - where can they get
some, and for how much?
If you use a service like Geocities, do you still have to register your domain
name?
Where does one register a domain name, and is this necessary for all web
pages?

I would really appreciate a little guidance, or maybe someone is willing to
consult with me on getting my little venture started!
Thanks, all.
Liz K.
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Elizabeth A. Kaminetz
Information Specialist (Librarian)
L. Douglas Wilder Middle School
Richmond, VA
eakamine@henrico.k12.va.us

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