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Its hard trying to decide how much web space you actually need, but often a 5-10MB space is more than sufficient to meet your business needs. If you plan to incorporate lots of graphic images, large databases, then obviously more web space will be required.

 

There are basically two options:

OWN WEB SERVER - Having your own web server  is not a cheap option, it will cost several thousands, just to buy as well the costs of maintenance. Not really an option unless you are a large business.

WEB HOSTING - Web hosting is the name given to companies that hold your web site on the internet.  There are two options available, free and paid.

Free web hosting companies can prove useful if you want to simply provide an information service on the internet. Most ISPs now offer some limited size web hosting, however using these sites can loose their appeal as the your web site will have extra advertising appearing on it (that’s why it’s free!). Most free hosting services do charge you more money if your web site gets a lot of hits, the price of fame!

Paid web hosting is what the name suggests you pay a fee annually or monthly for a company to host your web site. The costs involved have fallen dramatically in recent years, as the number of hosting companies, have risen dramatically. The level of service does vary considerably. It is probably the most cost effective way of launching your web site onto the internet

So how do you choose a web hosting service? You need to be sure that the hosting service is offering you all the tools you need to successfully maintain a web site. As we have already suggested getting a domain name sorted before you begin launching a web site (most new web authoring software asks for your www.address in its wizard), means you don’t have to pay for this feature twice!

Checklist for looking at paid web host companies:

  • Check the prices of various web     hosting companies. See which are competitively priced.
  • What services are included in the hosting price, what do you have to pay for additionally?
  • Does the host offer any facilities to  help you analyze your web site?
  • Does the host offer any facilities to help you build your web site?
  •  Does the host have unlimited bandwith? This usually means that there are no restrictions to the number of people who can view your web site. Free ISP’s will make a charge if your web site gets too much traffic.
  • Does the web site have good technical support? Is it on-line? Through a telephone 24hrs?
  •  Do you get any on-line guides to show you how to use the web hosting?
  • Does the web host offer any security guarantees?
  •  Can you upgrade your level of service – more space? Faster server?

    Be sure to look at all the web hosting deals around, get the best deal for your business.

    If you decide to change your web host it not as daunting a task as you may think it is a site can be moved from one web host to another relatively simply. Most web hosting companies will charge you a fee if you decide to change your host. Make sure that you leave a message for people informing them if your web site has changed host.

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