Tuesday, 5 August 2008

Finding that perfect web host

So you've made a website eh? You want to put it online? I bet you will be overwhelmed by the number of options you get when deciding where to start! Fear not! By following this simple guide, you will have all the necessary pointers on where to head when you want to take over this important task.

Firstly, you have to find a web hosting service that is according to the type of website you have developed. If your website is plain static html/css, you do not need to look for a webhost that provdes mysql/php support at an additional cost. On the other hand, if your site is dynamic, then you have to find a provider with the right sort of server side technology which you are using on your website yourself. For example, if your site uses ASP.NET then look for a hosting service that supports ASP.NET otherwise your website will not run on that server.

After your website has grown in size and is becoming popular, then you can decide to invest a little more and buy a dedicated hosting service instead of a shared one. That has many more advantages like increased uptime and instant support from the hosting service. Invest in a dedicated service only when you have grown large enough. Buying such a service at the start of your business may not be a smart idea though. You can also look at web hosting reviews on the internet to reach the best hosting providers.

I hope these tips were useful.

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