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Web Site Hosting Services - What It All Means

A hell of a lot of people go into looking for web site hosting services and are suddenly left baffled by the types of hosting available and what it all actually means. For this reason I have rounded up some definitions to help you to figure out what on earth it all means.

SHARED HOSTING DEFINITION

Shared hosting is Web hosting in which the service provider serves pages for multiple Web sites, each having its own Internet domain name, from a single Web server. Most Web hosting companies provide shared hosting. Although shared hosting is a less expensive way for businesses to create a Web presence, it is usually not sufficient for Web sites with high traffic. These sites need a dedicated Web server, either provided by a Web hosting service or maintained in-house.

OPINION: In the majority of cases this is what I would recommend. Very few sites actually reach there bandwidth and space limits and those that do can usually be upgraded without too many problems. It is also the cheapest option so unless you already have a massive site then I would recommend using shared web site hosting services.

RESELLER HOSTING

Reseller hosting is the provision of Web hosting services to companies that in turn act as Web hosts for other companies, typically providing Web site design and management services as well as acting as host for the site and serving its pages to users. For example, a hypothetical Sports Site Server Inc. could provide a package for professional or amateur sports teams that included an easy-to-use approach to creating a Web site as well as the space for the Web site’s pages and an easy-to-use interface for keeping the site up-to-date. Sports Site Server would actually use the computer and storage facilities of Giant Host, Inc., a hosting company that offered similar reselling capabilities to many companies like Sports Site Server. A large hosting company that allowed reselling (like Giant Host) might actually host hundreds of Web sites.

In general, a reseller is a company that buys a product or service from another company and repackages it, usually adding something to it, to other companies under its own company or brand name.

OPINION: If you have the time, knowledge and funds available then reseller hosting can be a great thing as you can feasibly end up with free hosting yourself. Not for everyone but if you can market yourself and add something to the service it may be worth considering.

A DEDICATED SERVER

In the Web hosting business, a dedicated server refers to the rental and exclusive use of a computer that includes a Web server, related software, and connection to the Internet, housed in the Web hosting company’s premises. A dedicated server is usually needed for a Web site (or set of related company sites) that may develop a considerable amount of traffic - for example, a site that must handle up to 35 million hits a day. The server can usually be configured and operated remotely from the client company. Web hosting companies claim that the use of a dedicated server on their premises saves router, Internet connection, security system, and network administration costs.

Typically, a dedicated server is rented that provides a stated amount of memory, hard disk space, and bandwidth ( here meaning the number of gigabytes of data that can be delivered each month). Some hosting companies allow the renter of a dedicated server to do virtual hosting, in turn renting services on the server to third parties for their Web sites. domain name system, e-mail, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) capabilities are typically included and some companies provide an easy-to-use control interface.
OPINION: If you have a massive site then you really should be thinking of getting a dedicated server. Most people will never come close to getting the amount of traffic that shared hosting allows but for those that do or believe they will then a dedicated server is a must.

CONCLUSION: Without knowing your exact needs it is difficult to comment but in the large majority of instances ( over 90% ) shared web site hosting services will be more than enough to have your site up and running successfully.

The definitions included in this article are provided courtesy of searchsoa.techtarget.com/

The Best Web Hosting Solution - Tips On Finding The Best Web Hosting Solution

During my time looking into web hosting providers I often find those looking for the best web hosting solution come across the same problems when looking for information. People telling them the best hosting company ( I know your on a site doing just that but hear me out ), what they need, who they should avoid etc. This article won’t change all that but it will provide you with a greater idea of how to take in the information you are given and use it in the right way.

Tip 1.

Make sure that you pick your hosting provider to match your needs and not the needs of whoever is recommending a host to you as otherwise it is unlikely to be the best web hosting solution for you. This may be a review site and I have my own personal favorite in Hostgator but ultimately I try to provide as much info on an host as I can because ultimately each company will offer different packages and one may meet your needs more than another. Make sure the package you choose has the right features for you:

a) Price - Stick to a budget that you set yourself. In my experience services for less than $5 usually end in disappointment but you can certainly find great hosting for under $10 if you are on a tight budget.

b) Space and Bandwidth - Make sure the space and bandwidth you are offered meet your needs. In most cases bandwidth and space won’t be too much of an issue as most sites never come near reaching there limits but it is still something you should make a note of.

c) Features - Hosting companies have different features so you should be sure you use a provider that meets your needs. For example if you have a choice between multiple domain hosting or $100 in advertising vouchers and you only have 1 site then you would take the vouchers, however if you plan on having numerous sites you may be better of with the multiple domain hosting.

Tip 2.

Take the time to look into several key areas before signing up with any provider to determine if they are the best web hosting solution for you.

a) Check that they have a phone number to contact. It doesn’t need to be 24 hours but it should be available during business hours at least. Also being toll free is a good sign that they have their customers convenience in mind.

b) A 24 hour support desk is a must from any hosting provider so make sure they offer it. If you want to go a step further you can test it at anytime to check that they are there 24/7 and to see how long a reply takes, with anything under 1 hour being a good response time.

c) Read any terms and conditions they may have. It can be very easy to simply tick whatever boxes it ask you to or skip to the next page quickly but you should avoid doing this and read them thoroughly. Also whilst doing this look for a money back guarantee.

d) Payment Options – A host should provide their customers with more than one payment option. Credit cards and other payment option such as PayPal or something comparable.

These tips aren’t a guarantee that you will find a great provider but you would have to be extremely unlucky if you don’t find the best web hosting solution for you or something very close to it by following the tips provided. As I have already mentioned I see Hostgator as being the best host but that may not be the case for you so check out as many of the reviews here as you can until you find the one that matches your needs.