Questions You Should Be Asking About Web Hosting
By Christian Little • Mar 16th, 2010 • Category: ARGH!If you are considering web hosting then there are certain questions you should be asking. The questions below are examples of the types of questions you should look to be answered.
What type of physical connection is used for the web hosting service?
The internet is made up of backbone networks and connections to these backbones. Knowing whereabouts your web host is located in this backbone is vital. Is your web host connected to a larger server or are they connected directly to one of the backbones? This is important because the further downstream you are from one of the main backbones of the internet the lower the quality of the service you can expect. You will get the best service from a web host if they are connected directly to one of the backbones.
What is the security of the web host like?
Your data should be encrypted by a reliable source such as secure socket layers (SSL).
What is the hardware like that the web hosting provider is using?
A lot of web hosting providers use servers that they have built themselves. As long as you make sure the web host is using reliable hardware then this should not be an issue. Your web host should be using multi-processor server machines. You will need to know what happens to your data if the system crashes. It should be backed up somewhere else. And another important thing to check is whether you and the web host are using compatible software.
What amount of disk space will you get?
The amount you need will depend on what you are planning for your website. It is a good idea to make sure that the space you have is sufficient for your existing requirements but that you have extra for expansion.
Above are just some of the questions you need to be asking your provider when looking for web hosting. It is a good idea to write down all the questions you want answered before approaching a web host.
Anybody thinking about venturing into internet marketing should have web hosting set up beforehand. Newbie’s can find, though, that the web hosting world can be rather confusing. For instance, you could find reseller web hosting or even linux web hosting on your travels.
Christian Little is a web monkey and owner of this website. Aside from blogging about webmastering, SEO, and marketing, he spends his time with his family, running too many websites, playing counter-strike, and provides SEO consulting for a few select clients around the world.
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