Choosing
a Web Site Hosting Company
Website hosting services exist to provide
a connection between your website files, your ISP and a browser
computer on a computer - so your website file code can be
seen on a computer. When using a hosting company, your website
files are first uploaded onto "server" computer that is connected to the main
Internet network. File uploading is typically accomplished
using method called FTP (File Transfer
Protocol). Once a website
design goes "live" on a host server computer, it can be
viewed by typing in its domain address (i.e., www.whatever.com)
using a web browser program (like Microsoft "Internet
Explorer").
Unfortunately, hosting
services, their features, and reliability, vary greatly.
A novice therefore needs assistance in order to understand
the relationship between a host's reputation, monthly fees
and features offered. Another issue to factor in is the
potential future growth of your web site and how the choice
of a host may impact you. For example, there are a lot
of cheap hosting companies out there. However, the cheap
hosting companies typically do not maintain their server
computers well, and carry a high ratio of email spammer
and porn site accounts. This all translates into greater
potential down time for your website. It also can mean
your site will not be picked up by the major search engines
because of the actions of a few accounts!
Although NetSpeak
Solutions is not a hosting company, we
are aware of many good and bad hosting companies (we
have to be!). Through the years, we have learned first-hand, "the
good and the bad" by personal experience and constant
study. And our experience surely will benefit you.
So, in addition to being a leading web
site design and search
engine optimization marketing and e-commerce
services company, we also will help you select the best
hosting solution for your needs! |
