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- Multiple Web Server Hosting
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This article describes the technology behind multiple server hosting and how you may utilize it to maximize your site's security and uptime
Hosting of web sites has essentially become a commodity. There is very little distinguishing one hosting company from the next. Core plans and features are the same and price is no longer a true determining feature. In fact, choosing a host based on the cheapest price can be more expensive in the long term with respect to reliability issues and possible loss of sales as a result of website downtime. Read more... - Web Hosting Company - Research Before You Decide
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Hundreds of hosting providers are competing these days to attract customers in different ways. In most cases, their offers look very similar, especially to those who are new to web hosting, making the selection of a good hosting provider a very difficult and confusing task.
If you are new to web hosting, you first need to know the basics of web hosting. You should know the answers to the following questions: What is a web host? What are the available host server platforms? What are the differences between server types? What is the bandwidth? What is a domain name? How Can I get one? How can I create web pages? What are scripting languages? What can I do with them? What is FTP? What features do I need for my website?
If you don't know the answers to the above questions, you can find answers and hints here. Read more... - An ecommerce guide for web hosting providers
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As a Web Hosting Provider, your payment processing needs are quite different than that of many other business models. To effectively implement a merchant account & e-commerce solution, you will need to put together several key components and each of these components must be able to "co-exist amicably" with one another.
The three components to the solution are: (1) Merchant Account -- with a qualified merchant processor who can adeptly handle your kind of transaction business, (2) Payment Gateway -- with the technical capabilities & compatibility that you need and (3) Billing Application -- either a custom order forms, e-commerce script or 3rd party billing software package.
Read more... - What makes a great web hosting provider?
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Every website needs a great web host, however when you are looking online for a web hosting provider you may be overwhelmed with the wide variety available ranging from absolutely free to relatively expensive. How do you know what you need and what is the best choice? The answer to this depends on your business and whether you will have a lot of business or none at all, however you always want to have more space than you think you will need as well as the following options for a great web host.
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Cheap hosting plans might seem like a good deal, but when you take a closer look and you will see them for what they really are, cheap! Think about it, and ask yourself the following questions: - How can these so-called bargain hosts possibly claim to provide the same types of services as larger web host providers? - How can these types of host providers literally “give away” their services for cheap money? The answer is simply that they can’t. How could they possibly “give away the store” when they are in business to make money. Think about it! It costs money to make money. They couldn’t possibly compete with the larger more reliable providers who have more capital and resources at their disposal. With the cheap prices that they offer, it is impossible to generate enough revenue to be able to provide services like technical support, unlimited emails, bandwidth, or storage space. So beware of web host providers out there who promise everything for one low price. They may not be able to deliver on their promises. In the end, it may well be you who winds up paying a lot more when your business goes down the tubes. So Much for So Little Web host providers that offer cheap services are relatively unknowns among the web host provider community. Meaning that, no one has ever heard of them before. They seem to have jumped out of nowhere. These “unknowns” entice you with their prices when in reality you get very little back. Most are just scams that are designed to suck you in, take your money and run. Many ask that the monthly rate be paid yearly so that they can get a bigger chunk of your money up front. Their goal is to attract as many customers as possible, make as much money in little time as possible, then go “belly up” and file for bankruptcy. The remainder of the yearly premium that you paid is rarely if ever refunded back to you. Remember if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Caveat Emptor, let the buyer beware! The Method Behind The Madness There is a method to the madness of offering an abundance of services. Most of these cheap hosting providers were part of the great Internet boom and some in fact are some of the largest hosts around. They base their offerings on the notion that it they simply give away services, they will gain a good share of the market. Then they can lower the boom and raise their prices hoping that you will remember all the free services you got. They got this idea when Microsoft’s word product was given away as an enticement and had no competition for the product. It’s a different day in the hosting world. With the Internet saturated with all types of hosting choices, providers have in reality become a commodity. The concept of giving services away today is silly because once they raise prices, the customers will seek out the next low cost opportunity available. They will probably seek out a more reputable host provider with a stable cost structure and service offerings that are more beneficial to them. The Downfall of Cheap Hosts It stands to reason that you can’t give away the store for long and expect to remain in business. When their businesses fail because they didn’t generate enough revenue to meet their expenses and turn a profit, guess who’s left holding the bag, you the customer. You will be left stranded out in the cold and your business will be in serious jeopardy. They will simply file bankruptcy without giving a thought to your needs or those of your customers. Now you are back at square one, having to search for a more reliable host provider. If you decide to seek out another “cheap” alternative host, you are simply setting yourself up for more heartache. Sure the low prices may keep attracting you to these fly-by-night hosts, but ask yourself if the compromise is worth the pain you may have to go through again. You are the only one at risk as is your business. You will ultimately be the one to get burned. But if you feel that the price and the overwhelming offer of various services is worth it, then by all means go for it. Just keep your fingers crossed that they will be in business for the long term. There is no getting around the fact the if you expect the highest quality, the best in service, quality and reliability, you will have to pay for it, period. Low Cost vs. Commercial Web Hosts Whether you decide to choose a low cost web host or a commercial web host, which will cost you more, there are several factors that should be considered. There are differences between the two that should be compared. Some service may overlap. In any event, I doubt that any "perfect" web hosting companies exist. Just because you are willing to pay a higher price for what you think will be better service, there are no guarantees, and I mean none, that any provider is better than another. On the other hand, one thing for sure is that you will not get exceptional support and service if you pay a low monthly fee. Price and Web Hosting Don’t be fooled into thinking that price is not a consideration when choosing a web host. Even though the reliability of cheap web hosts is questionable, many still choose lower prices over service. Paying a higher price for hosting does however give a certain level of improved reliability and support. But there is a trade-off to consider. If you have multiple sites, you simply may not be able to afford hosting with higher priced providers. Lower costs hosting services may be suitable for your multiple needs, especially if your sites are not that critical to your business. You need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of selecting lower cost hosting against the urgency and nature of your business. Remember that lower cost hosts experience more “down time” than higher priced ones. The cost to you in lost sales and customers can be devastating. If your site can’t be accessed, you can’t make any sales. While low cost hosts may be the perfect place to put your personal site, it may not be wise to try to run a business on one. Beware of cheap host plans that offer unlimited bandwidth or unlimited web space. Both simply do not exist, there is no such thing as unlimited in these areas. They are very limited resources. These types of offers can result in overloaded servers, which is exactly why you wouldn’t want your website hosted there. You certainly wouldn’t want a site that loads slowly or not be able to respond at all. Avoid the headaches and grief and stay way from these “too good to be true” web hosts. Cheap host providers rely on their customer’s ability to possess some technical knowledge and be self-sufficient. That’s why they offer an overwhelming variety of services. They don’t have to worry about providing too much support if you can take care of things on your own. This doesn’t do any good for the poor layman who doesn’t have a clue technically regarding the maintenance of his website. For that matter it equally is no help to the budding businessman who doesn’t have the time to worry about technically supporting his site on his own. Remember that lower cost hosts experience more “down time” than higher priced ones. The cost to you in lost sales and customers can be devastating. If your site can’t be accessed, you can’t make any sales. While low cost hosts may be the perfect place to put your personal site, it may not be wise to try to run a business on one.
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