The registration of a domain name is the first step in getting a web address. The second and more important is to find a web host who can provide you hosting space on a server that is connected to the Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are hundreds of companies that provide web hosting facilities. Most of them are very aggressive and offer cut-throat packages to lure the customer. You have to see which company suits your interest more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first thing that you need to find out is the reliability of the company<\/strong>. How long has the company been in business? <\/p>\n\n\n\n How many clients does it have? What is the feedback of these clients? If possible, you must visit the company to see how it is run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You next need to look at server uptime. Don’t settle for anything less than 99 per cent. Today’s high-end servers are capable of high performance. You would not like your site to be on a server that breaks down repeatedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should also find out if the server is connected to a T-3 line, and has sufficient bandwidth to let your traffic flow freely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The company must offer a strong support system which means a 24\/7 live telephone support. You can check it by making a call at an odd hour to see if your call is attended by a customer service representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Security is another important aspect. A host should be able to offer a secure site. There should be a firewall to keep away hackers and viruses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, all files should be backed up daily so that there is no data loss in case of a server collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The web host should offer technology that is scalable. It should not be that you have to look for a new host once your customer base grows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, the web host should be willing to upgrade technology, and introduce new value-added features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The difficulty arises when the host shuts down suddenly, goes bankrupt and puts you in a quandary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n During such a time you have to ensure that your contract with your web host clearly states that you own all your web content; all backup copies are made available; and there is no confusion over domain name ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very often web hosts get the domains registered in their name. This becomes a problem for you because then you have to approach the domain name registrar and get your name back. Often, this leads to complicated cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the signals that should alert you of impending problems are: sudden dip in the quality of service; inordinate delays in reconnections after web crashes; change in support staff; and introduction of recorded service. When this happens, you must start looking for a new host.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The registration of a domain name is the first step in getting a web address. The second and more important is to find a web host who can provide you hosting space on a server that is connected to the Internet. There are hundreds of companies that provide web hosting facilities. Most of them are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":19428,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[108,1675],"yoast_head":"\n