This installment will deal with finding the right host for your site; from the free to the very expensive, we will discuss what your options are so that you can find your “perfect host”.
A host is a server which provides a home for your website on the World Wide Web. Just as your computer contains all your files, so a host contains all the files needed to run your website. Why can’t you just keep all those files on your own computer? Because that would mean users would have to connect directly to your computer to see your website. Not a good idea—it wouldn’t be secure and it would make your machine run like a tired snail. With a host, you can simply upload everything you need to the server and your users can then connect there to see your site. It lets the site run faster and allows it to have all the security and extras it needs.
Selecting a host is the first important step towards building your Internet business.
Hosting services and companies vary from totally free, shared servers to large-scale dedicated machines. You’ll have to decide which is right for you and your business. To help you make that decision, study the following tables:
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Free Servers
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Advantages Disadvantages
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- No Cost. Search engines view free hosting services as inferior and sometimesd do not include them in their index.
- You manage the server software and network. Some free hosting services do not allow you to use a custom domain name.
- The bandwidth is restricted and may cause difficulty for visitors attempting to access your site.
- Because the service is free, some providers do not strive for 100% uptime which could result in your site being frequently inaccessible.
- Software availability is limited, and free hosts do not generally provide database options.
- Disk space is sometimes limited; ensure that you are getting all the room you need
- Poor response time for support.
- Very limited support.
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Cheap Web Hosting
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Advantages Disadvantages
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- Server, software and network is managed and supported for you. Bandwidth restrictions.
- You can select a custom domain name. Shared processing power
- Search engines don’t view you as second class if you have your own domain name.
- Limited software.
- Improved response time for support. Potentially limited disk space.
- Up time is improved
- Technical support is provided, generally 24 hours a day.
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Mid-Priced Web Hosting—Shared Servers
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- Advantages Disadvantages
- Server, software and network is managed and supported for you. Shared processing power.
- You can select a custom domain name
- Search engines don’t view you as second class if you have your own domain name
- Improved response time for support
- Uptime is improved and generally guaranteed
- Technical support is provided, generally 24 hours a day
- Generally offer a wide range of software options and configurable bundles
- Improved bandwidt
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Expensive, Dedicated Servers
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- Advantages Disadvantages
- Server, software and network is managed and supported for you. The cost is higher than any other options
- You can select a custom domain name
- Search engines don’t view you as second class
- Improved response time for support
- Uptime is improved and generally guaranteed
- Technical support is provided, generally 24 hours a day
- Generally offer a wide range of software options and configurable bundles
- Improved bandwidth
- Processing power is not shared
Warmly,
Gopal Paqot
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