Domain Name Hosting

Domain name hosting is a popular and profitable service offered by thousands of companies across the globe. It may be hard for consumers to decide just what company is the right one. Some customers choose to get domain name web hosting with a local company, one with a physical location nearby. Others choose to work with a company that is across the country via the Internet. Either way, the company is supposed to do two main things for the consumer: first, sell registration of a domain name to them and second, host the consumer's website - typically, the site the name belongs to. Some consumers argue that this combining of services with one company is unwise. However, many find it convenient to work with one company for both needs. In addition, consumers can get a package deal on the price. If one chooses to get both services with one company, they need to know what to look for in a potential choice. By taking the time to research all options, consumers can make wise decisions and hosting will be easy and worry-free.

Before a consumer even begins the search for domain name web hosting, they must take the time to decide what their exact needs are. First, it is necessary to decide on the preferred name for their website. Flexibility is key as many names are already registered so a list of possibilities is good to have on hand. Next, it is important to determine which domain name hosting platform is preferred. Consumers can compare reviews online to decide which platform will work best for the situation. Potential customers also need to know how much disk space the site needs on the server. A basic HTML website without too many frills is typically 1 or 2MB. Also, the consumer should have in mind how much data transfer or bandwidth the site will require monthly. As visitors come to websites and look at video and images, data is transferred. This must be calculated so that there is little lag time should there be a lot of traffic on the site. Some companies claim to offer unlimited bandwidth, but it does not exist. Take that claim as a red flag and find another company. Most website managers should aim for a Gig of bandwidth. Finally, the potential customer must decide if there are other services necessary to the site such as email accounts or web design. Many companies offer numerous services that can be combined into a money-saving package.

With a list in mind of what the consumer needs for their website, they can begin pricing and researching domain name web hosting services. If there is the desire to work with a local company, the potential customer should ask friends and family who is recommended locally. The local yellow pages are also a good place to look for contact information. Most companies have websites you can view for specific information and prices. Consumers need to review not only prices, but customer service and quality. It's best to look for online reviews of domain name companies. A scamming company should stand out like a sore thumb. "I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked" (Psalm 26:5). It is always wise to be cautious and not get wrapped up in bad companies. The best way to do this is to use a domain name hosting services comparison site. These sites will allow you to search your preferences, and provide you with a list of recommended companies. The list will include price, package details and a link to the company's website. Other comparison sites will include reviews of the companies. Despite this provided information, consumers still need to take the time to do their own research and find out the background of the domain name web hosting service, their location and if there are complaints on record with the Better Business Bureau.

Since domain name hosting services can be incredibly cheap, price should be the last thing on consumers minds. Despite a competitive market, potential customers will still get what they pay for. Inexpensive domain name web hosting can still result in poor customer service and unreliable websites. Choosing a bad company can cost a customer money, especially when running a business website. Website customers can be lost over slow page uploading or a frequently down website. Even advertising can be pulled if problems are repeatedly occurring with the site. Website managers need to make sure that they choose a dependable company with few complaints. The price should be reasonable with a domain name hosting company that is recommended by numerous other sites. It's not a bad idea for consumers to take the time to talk with other site managers about what companies they host with. Their recommendations can save website managers a lot of money and headaches. As mentioned earlier, some consumers feel that getting both services through one company is unwise. This is because if there are any problems with the host server, it is difficult to abandon the company and transfer the domain name to another service. However, if consumers carefully choose a reliable company in the first place, this is of no concern. As a test, though, website managers should only sign up for six months as a trial period with the company. If there are problems, after six months, the consumer can take their website elsewhere.

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