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Choosing a domain hosting companyBeginner's guide to web hostingQuite simply, there are a lot of web hosting companies to choose from, and most domain registrars will also offer you the chance to host with them as well. At the end of the day you should choose the hosting company that you feel confident in and comfortable with.Most web site owners have put a great deal of time and effort into their site and want a host that is reliable. They need to know that their site is safe and secure, and that the server will be accessible to users all the time. That is why companies like Yahoo and GoDaddy have a great advantage in hosting. Their brand name is well known and many customers feel like they are reducing their risk by choosing them as their host. Of course, many other less well known companies offer great hosting values. In many cases the only thing these companies do is host web sites, so they offer great products and generally superior support to their customers. Here are three ideas to help you pick a web host: First, pick the host that will let you sleep at night. Whoever you are going to be confident in trusting your site to is the company for you. You may have to pay a few dollars more per month for that confidence (or you may not), but the last thing you want is a hosting company that you are uneasy about. Second, when choosing a web host remember that you are not buying a home or a car. The decision is important, but you can always transfer your site to a new host later. Jumping right in after some basic research is probably the quickest way to learn anyway. Don't agonize over the decision too much! Third, unless you are completely certain about your host selection, avoid year long hosting commitments. The money you save could end up being wasted if you transfer to a new host before that time is up. Give a new host a few months trial at their monthly rate before committing to anything longer term. Read on to learn more of the basics of web hosting, or take a look at these web hosts whose sites will open in a new window. Hostgator - Unlimited Domain Hosting Only $9.95 a Month 80,000+ happy customers. Free shopping cart, free domain reg. 24/7 live toll-free support. Plans for any size business. Easy Web Hosting $6.95 Reliable web hosting from Yahoo! Web Hosting - 35% off for a limited time! GoDaddy.com Hosting Plans 350GB storage & 2500GB transfer for only $6.95 - Lunarpages |
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