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ABOUT HOSTING
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Typically, business web hosting is a business service that provides clients with online systems for saving information, pics, digitized movies, or any contextual data connected via the web.
Web hosting services are companies that provide space on a machine they keep for usage by their customers as well as providing internet access, typically in a consolidated mainframe center.
Tips for obtaining business web hosting
TIPS: business web hosting is usually provided as a a share of an all-around internet access plan; there are numbers of free and paid outfits making available these services in and around Denver CO. The free services typically have constrains on how the space can be utilized, including but not limited to: advertising, bandwidth restrictions, and computer software that can be used to compose web sites.
Businesses are typically restricted to utilizing a paid web host to host their web pages on. Paid business web hosting typically provide diverse more features, including 24/7 support and personalized assistance. Sites hosted on paid business web hosting as well tend to load promptly since each mainframe hosts fewer sites, providing each web page a larger proportion of resources.
A customer also needs to evaluate the requirements of the application. Such considerations constitute database server software, scripting software, and operating system. Active Server Pages (ASP) websites necessitate a Microsoft Windows based server platform. Most hosting providers provide Linux-based webhosting which offers an array range of different programs. A general structure for a Linux server is the LAMP Platform. This comprises Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (or Python or Perl). Usually there is limited interoperability between the two, although Linux servers can integrate with Windows file systems through Samba, and a select few Linux hosts provide facilitation for Microsoft FrontPage server extensions.
Regardless of whether one is a corporation or has a personal web pages that is required to be hosted, it must be created first. HTML involvement is typically involved to create a web page (and more advanced languages are used for interactive content, such as Flash, PHP or Perl), but people without design familiarity can hire a Web designer to do the storefront. Once the web page is online there's not much else that's involved: the host usually handles the technical
behind-the-scenes work with the server.
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OUR HOSTING REVIEWS
BlueHost.com
- 2 GB, 1,000 emails, PHP, Free Domain - From $6.95/mo
PHP, MySQL, FREE DOMAIN,
DOMAIN TRANSFERS, PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE
We really like BlueHost because for the very low price of $6.95/mo., they
offer quite a feature packed hosting service, including; 2 GB Space, 1,000
POP
Emails, 75 GB Transfer, SSL, Stats, PHP, MySQL, Front Page, Free Domain,
and Toll
Free
Support. Their interface is very clean and easy to use and they offer excellent
support packages - something every website owner wants and needs in their
hosting. Check them out at the link below...
www.BlueHost.com » HOSTING » MORE INFO    
1&1.com
- Versatile packages for all needs, from Basic to Advanced
SHAREPOINT, MSSQL, ASP, .NET,
WEBSITE BUILDER
They call themselves the world's #1 hosting company, and they offer quite
a variety of packages to support that claim. Basic pricing starts at $4.99/mo.,
and includes; 1 GB
Space, 200
POP
Emails, 25 GB Transfer, Stats, and a choice of Linux or Windows (with
all supporting add-ons). They also offer special packages for .NET dedicated
server hosting, as well as SharePoint hosting. Check them out at the link
below...
www.1&1.com » HOSTING » MORE INFO
    
www.Dot5Hosting.com - Value Packed $5 Hosting!
$50 OVERTURE CREDIT, WEBSITE CREATOR, BLOGGER, CHAT
This is quite a package for only $5 per month! Their list of "what's included"
is very extensive and adds great value to your hosting requirements. A
sample; FREE $50 overture credit,
Marketing Centre,
Web Site Creator,
24/7 Phone Support,
Perl, MySQL, PHP, Server Side Includes,
Frontpage, Website Statistics,
Website Backup Software,
Award Winning Web Hosting Control Panel, Shopping Carts, Guestbook,
Bulletin Board,
PHP Nuke,
Chat, Blogger,
Search Engine Submitter, Search Engine Position Report, Gif Optimizer & Banner
Creator, Keyword & Meta-Tag Generator, Website Link Checker, and more... Check
them out at the link below...
www.Dot5Hosting.com » HOSTING » MORE INFO
    
iPowerweb.com
- Powerful
Hosting - $7.95 - Free Setup
DEDICATED HOSTING,
$50 OVERTURE CERTIFICATE
This is a very powerful hosting package that includes 2000MB storage, 30
GB transfer, 500
E-Mails, + FREE Setup, FREE Domain, Web Site Builder tools, Shopping Cart & Marketing
that includes; Submission to 100 Search Engines, 2000 Free Banner Advertisements,
Search Engine Position Report, and FREE traffic statistics reporting. Very
simple and easy to use package for novice website owners and experienced
webmasters alike. Check them out at the link below...
www.iPowerweb.com    
StartLogic.com
- Free setup/domain, Website builder, PHP - From $7.50
FREE DOMAIN, DEDICATED HOSTING,
WEBSITE BUILDER
StartLogic
Hosting is only $7.50/mo., and they
offer a set of features and services that will certainly exceed the
needs of most webmasters... including; unlimited e-Mails,
60 GIG Transfer,
CGI, PHP, Frontpage Extensions,
e-Commerce enabled, 99.9% uptime guarantee, 24/7 Tech Support, and
free setup and domain name. Check them out at the link below...
www.StartLogic.com
  
PowWeb.com -
2,000 MB + 2 Months FREE - $7.77/month
SINGLE PLAN, LOW COST
In addition to offering; 2 GB Space, 650 Emails, 5 GB Transfer, SSL, Traffic
Stats Reports, PHP, MySQL, Front Page, and Toll
Free
Support - you'll get TWO MONTHS FREE for signing up for their 1 yr. package
and SIX MONTHS FREE for signing up to their 2 yr. packge - it's a great
deal that's hard to surpass. They are also very committed to customer service.
Check them out at the link below...
www.PowWeb.com   
Yahoo! Web Hosting - Reliable, affordable business hosting.
POWERFUL MARKETING TOOLS
We chose Yahoo!
Business Hosting because although their price is
almost double that of the above two competitors, the other unique services
that Yahoo! offers can outweigh the cost differential substantially.
For those interested in selling products online, the Yahoo! network of
partners and inherent shopping networks are a major bonus for e-commerce
sites. Check them out at the link below...
smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting
 
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BROAD EXPOSURE MARKETING FOR YOUR WEBSITE
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DOMAIN NAME LOOKUP
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CHECK THE AVAILABILITY OF YOUR DESIRED
DOMAIN NAME
REGISTER YOUR DOMAIN HERE TOO!
1. Enter your domain below in the following format:
mydomainname
2. DO NOT enter the . (dot)
3. Select which top level domain you'd like to use... (.com,
.net, .org, etc.)
4. Click the "Check Domain" button
5. If it's available - REGISTER YOUR NEW DOMAIN NAME!
6. Select a hosting package suitable to your needs.
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CHOOSING YOUR hosting
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HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR HOSTING?
What criteria do you use to pick the best web host for your web site and online
requirements -- the very first time out?
You can start by implementing the following checklist:
· Is there an Initial Set-up Fee?
· Is the cost of a domain name included?
· How much bandwidth (data transfer) will you be allowed every month?
· How much disk space (data storage) is provided?
· What features are provided on the website control panel?
· Are you provided with unlimited email accounts?
· Do you get unlimited single and multiple sequential autoresponders?
· What is the level of shopping cart compatibility?
· Are website analyzing tools provided?
· Are components provided for traffic analysis, tracking reports?
· Are search engine submission tools provided? Ranking reports?
· Do you get access to scripts in a cgi-bin directory?
· What design tools are provided, as part of an encompassing website editing capability?
· Are web web pages design templates included?
· Are there any ezine publication tools?
· Is there a Spam check tool?
· What kind of tech support is provided?
· What security measures are in place? Offer your internet users ease of mind with
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) for selling from your web page.
· What's the speed of the web host’s Internet connections?
· Is there 24/7 customer service? How does the company rate on help?
· What is the hosting dollars and cents per month?
Pricing, of course, is a key consideration in choosing
a web host that’s right for your requirements. Just remember, as with most everything in life, you’re going to get what you pay for. There are 6 general categories
of web page hosting providers readily accessible, ranging from $0 to $200 per month.
(View our comparison charts for a pricing and service variations.)
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HOSTING COMPANIES
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HOSTING RELATED RESOURCES
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VISIT THESE LINKS FOR ADDITIONAL HOSTING
RELATED RESOURCES:
WEB
TEMPLATES » Huge selection of flash and HTML based
web templates
WEBSITE
DESIGN » Solutions for small, medium and large businesses
WEB
DEVELOPMENT » Experienced developers including e-commerce,
databases
FLASH
DESIGNERS » Advanced flash movies, websites, intros,
presentations
DOMAIN
REGISTRATION » Affordable domain name registration,
management
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