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Shared hosting offers the most cost
efficient service...
One of the reasons can be found in
the name given; "Shared Web Hosting"... Simply put,
multiple web sites/domains operating and sharing space on
a single server. Compare shared domain web hosting to an apartment
building: A single building/server that has been divided into
individual private, safe and secure areas/domains. The efficient
use of web space allows for a much lower price.
Shared hosting can be used by both
personal and business webmasters alike. There are however
many provider companies that offer shared hosting plans. Webmasters
should compare the plans carefully. The basic and most important
areas needed with shared web hosting should be considered
first.
- Domain Name - Most
shared hosting plans offer one free domain with the purchase
of their host service plan. These hosting packages usually
do not offer a discount if you already own a domain name.
- Storage Space - How
much do you need? Well, most individual web site can comfortably
run business with 5-10GB(Gigabytes) of disk storage. Most
web providers offers addition space if needed.
- Bandwidth - The ability
to transfer data...Some packages offer unlimited bandwidth,
but most web sites can operate smoothly in the range of
250-500GB with basic shared hosting plans.
Every host company that offers shared
hosting, has numerous features that are provided or offered.
Below you will find the main topics that should be available
to some degree. Some hosts offer more intense plans than others.
- Email Features- The
ability to have secure email to stay in contact with clients
or visitors. Look for number of accounts and e-mail abilities.
- Design Features- Can
range from assistance with expanding your web sites growth
to fully developing a web site for your business needs.
- Streaming / Interactive-
The ability for you interact video clips and/or audio tracks
with your web sites design.
- E-Commerce Features-
If you plan on selling products or services online that
requires the exchange of money, you will need these options.
- Dynamic Support- This
is the ability for you to utilize PHP, PERL, CGI-Library,
MySQL Databases, and many more operational scripts.
Server security... yes, this should
always be a consideration when putting any website online.
Make sure that the host services you consider provide info
on the security and safety of your web-site information. Any
quality shared hosting server security should include at least
the following:
- Back-Up Power Supply - Generator/s
- Server Monitoring - 24/7 Preferred
- Regular Web Site Backup - Entire
Site
Shared
Web Hosting offers great options for new webmasters. They
generally provide plenty of disk space and bandwidth for merchants,
blogs, forums and any other personal website. The domain features
available and quality security, make shared hosting the most
popular web domain alternative.
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