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- Changing Web Hosting Providers
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Every webmaster cringes at the thought of moving hosts. Like moving your home it can be messy and sometimes problems arise. But if you follow these simple steps, your move will be less painful.
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If you've been diligent with your backups, you've got a lot of insurance to fall back on yet always make the latest backup. If you haven't, before you do anything else, do a backup now. Backup anything and everything you can and don't forget your database if your site relies on it. Save at least 2 copies and store them separately. One for you to work with, and the other as an archive. Do not underestimate how easy it is to copy over these files as you make changes or simply mess it up. Read more... - Important Tips About Business Web Hosting
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There are many reasons why choosing the right web host pack can be beneficial for your business. Most importantly, if you don't purchase a package that offers you all the things you need to run a business online, you won't be able to attract and retain a faithful client base. For example, one way an online business can benefit from the right web host pack is through the use of domain names. Some web hosts offer free domain names and for the blossoming online business, the right name is often very important.
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- Does your web hosting company provide spam-free service
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Are you a website owner that receives a lot of Spam to your domain's email addresses? This article presents an overview of basic spam-fighting techniques available to website hosting companies. See if yours measures up.
Virtually anyone with an email address knows what Spam is, and has, perhaps, considered giving up the speed, convenience, and simplicity of email because of it. Those who have their own websites are more vulnerable than the average person with a single work or home email address from their company or Internet Service Provider. Read more...
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Just like any business, your identity is very important. On the World Wide Web, your domain name is your identity. Of course, you can opt for a subdomain name that comes with many free web hosting like http://yourdomain.netfirms.com. But if you are serious about being successful on the Internet, you have to get your own domain name, like http://www.yourdomain.com. Top 10 reasons to have your own domain name Please note that all domain names listed in italic are ficticious: 1. It is cheap and easy to get your own domain name (less than $15/year in most cases) 2. You own the name (as long as you pay the annual fee) 3. You are not dependent on one web hosting company to let you use a subdomain, or worse, a subdirectory 4. Your web site promotion effort does not go to waste if you change your web hosting company (because the domain name remains the same regardless of what host you use) 5. The domain name can be optimized to your business, like www.best-used-cars.com 6. Your web site is more professional 7. The domain name is easier to remember. For instance, www.best-used-cars.com rather than www.geocities.com/web/public/business/auto/best-used-cars/ 8. It is much easier to sell a web site with its own domain name 9. A good domain name can be an asset 10. It is cheap and easy to get your own domain name (this one is worth repeating) How to register for a domain name Please note that all domain names listed in italic are ficticious: 1. Think of appropriate name for that suit the theme of your web site. For instance, an online dating service may find domain name like www.loveconnection.com, more desirable than say www.best-used-cars.com 2. Search for domain name availability. Every domain name registrar will provide you with a search tool; although some search tools are better than other. You will have to do a lot of searches because a lot of domain name that you wish to have is probably already owned by someone else (very common). 3. As you come across available domain names that you like, jot them down. Keep searching until you have about 3-5 different domain names to choose from. 4. Choose a domain name and register it at a domain name ICANN Accredited registrar. Other factors to consider * Initially, you will want the .com version of your domain name. If your internet business takes off, you may want to consider registering other first-level domains (i.e., .net) of your domain name and perhaps even similar domain names to prevent mistaken identity * Use domain name registrar that will register the domain under your name under all contacts information (perhaps with the exception of technical contact). It should be clear that you own the domain name. * Use domain name registrar that provide good online account support. * Use automatic domain name renewal if you are planning to own the domain name long-term
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