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11-05-2007, 04:38 AM
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8 Steps to Choosing the Right Web Host
I wrote this article a long time ago and figured it would help the forum users here in their next choice of a provider:
You need an algorithm for choosing the right web host, right? Well, here it is. Let’s go through the considerations that you need to ponder in order to ensure that you get what you need. This is an important decision and you don’t want to charge in blindly. You want to choose the web host that is going to provide your needs as they stand now as well as where they lead to in the future. Here we go: 1. Understand the differing types of hosts: shared, collocated, unmanaged dedicated, and managed dedicated. 2. Go for stability, not just size. Research how long the hosting business has been in operation. See if they have recently changed ownership, and if they show positive cash flow. 3. The possession of fully redundant data centers. If you are considering doing business with a smaller hosting vendor, ensure that they have adequate power and connectivity capabilities. Inquire as to the number of lines the facility has. Do they possess an on-site generator? Does the generator receive regular checks and maintenance? What is the average utilization of the connections available? 4. How skilled is their staff? When you need customer service of a technical nature, you need it immediately, right? Find out the availability of their systems administrators. 5. Other customer’s reviews of the hosting services. Same as any business, the hosting vendor should be able to provide good references. 6. Is the potential host flexible? In the future, your needs may change. Can you upgrade services should the need arise? 7. Make sure that the host does not have blackholed IPs. The host that you want to do business with would not be one that promotes illegal sites, spammers, or other security issues. You are considering associating your business with this host. Think about it. 8. Begin with and maintain a clear and written understanding of all services and all charges for them. If you do your research before beginning business, you will find a better avenue to the successful hosting, and thereby promotion, of your online business. Take your time in making this important decision. -Ryan Lunzmann |
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02-12-2008, 12:29 PM
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Thanx, good read, in point 5 about review do you recommend to rely on reviews sites or rather to go with testimonials the host offers on his web site?
You know these banners with testimonials on the index page of www.lunarpages.com or http://serverpoint.com/english/testimonials.phtml How do you know you could trust them? |
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02-20-2008, 04:37 AM
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Good point conductor, it's hard to know if the review is biased or not. My best advice to you is to google search the domain without the extension ie: eMonsterhost reviews
Be sure to read as much as you can about the company in question. If they are a reputable company there will be reviews. Visit as many review sites/forums as possible to make the best educated answer too. Be sure to take note of domain popularity too, such as google results, PR, etc.. This will help you determine if this is a new "host" vs. a seasoned host. PR will simply indicate how well they are ranked in google too. |
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03-02-2008, 05:35 PM
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i guess it would be helpful
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03-31-2008, 09:11 PM
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nice tipts, really appreciated
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