Starting A Website – Web Hosting?
Feb.01, 2010 in
Web Hosting Service
I am new at web design, and in the process of trying to find a good web hosting service. I plan on having lots of videos and photos on my sites, and was wondering what kind of features are the most important for me to be looking for when searching for a web host. Are some servers faster than others? If so, which are the fastest? And is it better to go with a windows or linux server? Are there any other important features that I need to look for? Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
February 1st, 2010 at 11:07 am
Starting a website
I found a great link for starting a website
http://gizbuilder.com
February 1st, 2010 at 3:08 pm
I’m unemployed at the moment so i’m bored but i know what you need to know. If you want, IM me. What’s in it for me is if you end up signing up to a hosting service you will use a discount code that causes me to make a small commission.
Does that sound fair?
yahoo messenger: aanodide
February 1st, 2010 at 9:34 pm
I am a web designer and use Host Gators’ resellers plan where I offer my clients 1 free year of hosting if I design their site. Check them out. Their prices are very reasonable, their uptime is truly 99% (so far I’ve experienced 100%) without a problem.
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:11 am
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February 2nd, 2010 at 4:32 am
Firstly, since you will be having lots of media you should consider web hosting plans with unlimited bandwidth. The most important features to look for are disk space, bandwidth, money-back guarantee, # of domains that can be hosted on the same account, # of email accounts you can have on the account, and 24/7 customer support. It is better and much cheaper to go with Linux.
On today’s market there are literally thousands of web hosting providers. Choosing a web host is not so easy task. Once committed to one, it will become very difficult to move your business elsewhere – not to mention the damage that can be done to your business if you make the wrong choice. This makes it very important to “get it right the first time”. Find out as much as you can about your prospective web host before making any decisions.
The perfect web hosting directory (I use it myself) to get an idea of what web hosting companies are the most popular, the most successful, or even the most affordable is http://www.web-host-rankings.com
This web hosting directory incorporates in-depth research, first-hand experience, and analysis of comprehensive consumer reviews to rank your top web hosting options.
Also, make sure you get the best deals (extremely important if you are on a budget). You can find web hosting coupons and promo codes that will save you a lot of money when you purchase your web hosting package, the website is http://www.mywebhostingcoupons.com
And finally, while doing your research, make sure that you are using credible websites, be on the look out for scams.
Good luck,
Kyle
February 2nd, 2010 at 6:46 am
Janice,
Good questions. Most web hosts are very similar in what they offer nowdays. I have left a link below for four very popular hosts, with great pricing.
As far as speed there is not much difference. The differences would be so minute, that the average web page viewer could not tell anyway. There is also something called load balancing that the number one site on that list uses, which translated means.. no down time.
All of the hosts i have listed, there is really no reason to worry about the mechanics or specs, they all perform very well and use similar technology.
One thing that does vary a bit is what features they offer. The top one at that list offers the most. They offer free domain, unlimited space, UL sub domains, UL emails, autoresponder, newsletter center, redirects, as well as the best applications to create your site such as Wordpress, Joomla, Gallery 2, coppermine, phpbb and much more.
Coppermine and Gallery 2 are important apps for your purposes.
Another thing to take into consideration is the support. Its good to have around the clock support. The top site offers around the clock chat support so if you have a question you get an almost immediate answer
The top site also offers a 30 day money back gurantee, so you are protected there as well.
To be honest, most hosts would probably be o.k. for your purposes, however, I would look at the top two Ive listed due to the availability of programs you will need as well as great price, great service and customer satisfaction.
Good luck..