ABAG makes it fast, easy and inexpensive for you to get on the Internet through our award-winning access to bay area governments Online ( abagOnline ) Internet hosting service.

We also have expert web developers (since 1994) to help you get started. See our Web Site Development Services for more details.

Our services and hosting packages are designed to meet the unique needs of government agencies and non-profits:

The abagOnline Advantage Package (for Non-Member Agencies)

Our Advantage Package includes everything you need to establish your presence on the Internet. We'll provide you with a vast number of valuable services:

• Knowledgeable and friendly support - your employees control the contents of your website: we provide friendly advice - only a phone call away.
• Assistance registering a custom domain name to give your agency an "Internet identity" (e.g. www.youragency.ca.us). Registration fees included in your service package.
• 50 Megabytes of disk storage space on our web server
• Unlimited downloads and hits (megabytes transferred to people visiting your site)
• Safety - protect the security of your local area network (LAN) by storing your webpages offsite on abagOnline's server - the ultimate firewall !
• T3 Speed
• Custom Local Search Engines to help users find information on your website
• Streaming RealAudio and Video capabilities
• Access to CGI Scripts for forms, and other advanced Web features to make your website truly interactive
• Comprehensive Website Statistics
• Your own password and account (FTP) to allow you to add and update information
• An abagOnline Hyperlink to Your Webpage
• Initial Site Design and Setup available (for a low, hourly fee)
• A public (or private) web-based online bulletin board , set up for a one-time installation fee of $300.

Cost: $60 per month (billed quarterly) plus a one-time startup fee of $120

For further information on abagOnline or any of our services outlined above, contact Stephen Attaway at (510) 464-7924 (voice), stephena@abag.ca.gov (e-mail).