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Finding a Web Host for your Internet Business
By Pat Turman
What do I look for when searching for a web host for my internet business? There are many things to look for when setting up your web hosting account. With a little research and information, you can find the perfect web host provider for you internet business. Even though you have a computer, you do not have the capability of hosting your website from your home computer so the website is live 24/7. The exception to this is if you have your own server at home. Having your own server is expensive and a lot of work. The majority of internet businesses host their websites through hosting providers on remote servers. There a numerous ways to find a host provider. The easiest is by doing a search in your favorite search engine for web host providers. You will find a return of numerous providers. Now to search through those providers to find the one that is compatible with your internet business goals is simple with a little research. Some web host providers offer more features than just web hosting. If you are in need of a complete package web host, website, and domain name this may be an option. However if you are just looking for a host for your website then compare the features of up to three different web host providers. Below are features you will want to consider when selecting your web host. • Uptime guarantee
• Money back guarantee
• Customer Service
• Email and Phone Support
• Number of Domains allowed
• Do they require a contract?
• E-mail features (unlimited)
• Cost to transfer Domains or DNS
• Web Hosting Features it supports
• E-commerce features for security Are these all the features you must consider? No, these are a few very important features. You definitely want to review the hosting provider’s uptime guarantee. This is the percent of time the host’s servers are up and running so to say and your website is visible to the masses. If their host’s servers are consistently down, your website is not accessible on the web. This means potential lost customers and lost revenue. Customer service is a very important item when comparing web host providers. Do they have 24/7 customer service via phone and email. When do we always have problems with something? Doesn't it seem like it is always after business hours? If so, how do I resolve this problem when it is not the normal business hours of the provider? This is very important. I go so far as to call them after hours or email just to test them prior to selecting their services. Test run the company yourself before deciding on a web host provider. Another must have feature with your web host account is unlimited domain name options. If you have to pay for an additional web host account every time you want to set up another domain name do not do it. This is very costly at the beginning of your new internet business venture. Purchase from a provider who offers unlimited domains. The additional domains will actually be subdomains of your primary domain but that is okay starting out as a new internet business owner. Internet visitors finding any of your domains will not see your primary domain or see that any domains are subdomains of another account. Therefore, this is an easy and inexpensive why to start additional internet businesses. These three features are three important features to have in a web host provider for the reasons stated above. However not the only features you need to compare. I review more about selecting web host providers in my eBook for those new to starting an internet business. With research and some comparison, you can select the web host provider that will be a viable partner in your new internet business venture.
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Contributor's Note
This information is cover in depth in my 47 page eBook on starting an Internet Niche Business for Under $100. Niche Business Secrets Revealed is a "how to" step-by-step guide to starting a niche business.
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