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Tuesday, 28 September 2010

Great Hosting Done Right

By Hazel Lawrence

It is a common myth that all web hosting services are basically the same. Users are under the impression that no matter which host they select, they will be getting the same basic products. But, this is definitely a false belief. Many types of hosting services are available, and each set of features are meant to be beneficial for different types of client.

Plans that are Shared

Plans that are shared put the website on a server that is also hosting the websites of other clients. Depending upon the host you are using, there could be as many as ten other clients on the server box at a time. Yet other hosts might place your account on a server with hundreds or thousands of other websites. Many people select shared hosting because it is less costly than other solutions.

* Dedicated Hosting Servers

One of the nicest things about a dedicated plan is that it is extremely flexible. You can control the type of software, scripts, and operating system installed on the box. Because your site is the only one on the server, you do not have to worry about other sites taking up your resources.

VPS Programs

If you are looking for a plan that combines the best of both worlds, giving you a flexible, dedicated solution on a budget, then a virtual private server or VPS is right for you. With a VPS hosting system, the server box is partitioned by the host so that while you are sharing space you will not be sharing or processing various resources with other customer sites. But, the server allows for the equal distribution of server resources among all the websites. This means that your site will not be affected by the resource needs of the other customers on the server.

* Re-Seller Hosting Plans

Reseller plans are meant for clients who want to distribute a particular company's hosting services using their own company's name. The reseller pays a monthly fee to a hosting provider who allocates a specific block of space for them on their server. Then, the reseller can cut that space into small slices to resell to their own customers as if it were their own hosting service. If you are not in the reseller business, this probably does not provide an adequate solution to your needs.

Reliability, versatility, and customer support prove to be the most critical characteristics to contemplate when one is seeking out a host for websites. Make sure to choose a host based on what they can provide you rather than just focusing solely on the service that offers the best rate.

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