{"id":2372,"date":"2008-07-29T12:21:46","date_gmt":"2008-07-29T17:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/2008\/07\/29\/choosing-a-web-host-about-web-hosting-and-more\/"},"modified":"2008-07-29T12:21:46","modified_gmt":"2008-07-29T17:21:46","slug":"choosing-a-web-host-about-web-hosting-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/?p=2372","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Web Host: About Web Hosting and More"},"content":{"rendered":"
by Matt Hedges<\/div>\n

The importance of computer is surely on increase and as a result of which, each and every aspect related to computer is of paramount significance at this point of time. It is often found that people are in need of some information regarding this, especially when it is about a website or the world of Internet. This is a common need and goes without saying that having created a website, one is supposed to go to the world of Internet. Once you are in the realm of Internet, it endows you with three alternative options to choose from. The first two options are simple and well known. In fact, if they are placed in an order, they stand like- either hosting<\/a> the site on your own computer or hosting the site on a server. These are the first two options and the third option is that of employing anyone else to live up to the job of hosting the site for you. To put it in a straightforward manner, the first two options that are talked about are very useful and practical. But, the issue is that these options are perfect if either you have fast connections or if this is all about business related sites. This is not something easy because such options can’t be devoid of your vigilant eye to supervise. Moreover, this can only be done successfully if you do have a fast connection facility.<\/p>\n

Opting for a web hosting<\/a> company would be a great option to fall back on. The web hosts host your website on their server and you are given access to it via FTP for the purpose of uploading files on your website. Web hosting services are available for free, for a fee, and also a dedicated web hosting.<\/p>\n

It is often found that people are inquisitive about the need or role of paid web-hosting as there is the option of getting this service free.<\/p>\n

But paid web-hosting does score over free hosting on several counts: There are better features provided in your hosting package, technical support is prompt, responsible and probably better, the net connection is faster as compared to free hosts, there wont be unwanted advertisements on your page and most importantly your needs shall be catered to as you pay for the services rendered.<\/p>\n

Paid web hosting provides you with more number of features, like faster internet connection, good customer support, absence of irritating advertisements from the webpage, and also, as you are paying for the services, your needs will be taken care of.<\/p>\n

The general features that are offered by web-hosts are listed below, but by no means is the list exhaustive. These are a few terms you need to be acquainted with to get your site hosted-<\/p>\n

URL\/ Address- you need a URL address only if you do not have a domain name already.<\/p>\n

Space- as a web page most sites require very little space, and 5MB is adequate for a small site, which will take over a hundred pages. Most of the times graphics take up about 35KB of space, but if it is a graphics intensive site, or one featuring downloads, then you will need around 15-20MB. Unlimited space though offered by many web-hosts is not required as such.<\/p>\n

Bandwidth\/ transfer- this is a monthly affair, and accounts for the total number of files transferred from your site in a month. The best option being unlimited bandwidth. You need no less than 1GB per month for average sites.<\/p>\n

\tCGI-BIN: If you run interactive scripts on your website, such as counters, guest books, etc., then you will need this. You can remotely host the site while the banners are carried from a third-party website.<\/p>\n

\tSSI: This is a special function which channelizes the server for inclusion of a given thing on your webpage. It could be text, or any other thing.<\/p>\n

\tMy SQL\/PHP\/ASP Support- A database format like these is of immense importance in order to keep a database on your site. Interestingly enough, some key sites are generated by ASP.<\/p>\n

\tTechnical Assistance- As mentioned earlier, a paid host can endow you with better technical support than a free host and your site is in a great need of this. This technical assistance can be had through either e-mail, phone or fax.<\/p>\n

\tEmail: If you have a domain name, then emails will be given to you by most web hosts. If you have a POP3 mail service, then you will be able to get connection to their server and get your messages on your own, instead of them being re-addressed to you.<\/p>\n

\tFrontPage Extensions: These extensions are required only if you use the facility of Microsoft FrontPage for construction of your website. Also, the FrontPage components can be added to your website as well.<\/p>\n

\tSSL\/Secure Server: This is needed for ensuring safe facilities for ordering from your website.<\/p>\n

Statistics\/ Log Files- this section provides you with information about your users, like what files have been downloaded and which of the pages have been accessed.<\/p>\n

\tFTP Accounts: Users get the option of downloading files by logging into an area of your website with anonymous FTP. Basically, File Transfer Protocol [FTP] allows you to upload files on your server.<\/p>\n

Some Information About Paid Hosting: If you agree to spend some money in order to have an ad<\/a>-free hosting and satisfactory technical support, it is possible to upgrade a free hosting. So, find out a better web-hosting and it cuts down the charge making it $5 to $75 per month (it is $150 per month with dedicated servers).<\/p>\n

If you are paying your web-host you must enquire about certain things like, a list of the sites hosted by them. You could get in touch with some of these sites and verify the web-host details from the site-owners. And do ask about the technical support they are willing to provide you with as it the most important service they can render.<\/p>\n

Thoroughly read the terms and conditions outlined by them. Some of the free web hosts claim to own the copyrights of our webpage which restricts you from publicizing your own website. So take care of all these issues before you sign the agreement and pay hem the amount.<\/p>\n

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About the Author:<\/div>\n
Republished with permission from WebHostingMadness.com, a publisher of web hosting company reviews<\/a>, comparisons and detailed articles about web hosting.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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