3
Mistakes to Avoid While Choosing a Web Host
By Candice Pardue
Choosing
a web host is the first vital step you'll take toward
having your own website. Your web host will provide
space on the Internet for your site so that the
whole world can view it. But, choosing a web host
is not as easy as it may seem.
There are a few
mistakes to avoid while choosing your host. I'd
like to share these with you below, and explain
why it's important to avoid these mistakes at all
costs - especially if you wish to start an online
business.
3 Mistakes to
Avoid
1. Free Web
Space - Remember seeing all those ads that mention
"free web space"? Please avoid participating
in these services. In most cases, the reason it's
free is because the company will place advertisements
for other websites all over your web page. This
defeats the entire purpose of having "your
own" web business.
Why should you
have to give your potential customers away? Shouldn't
you be able to keep the visitors that you have paid
to receive through your own ad campaigns?
With "free
web space" sites, you'll give away more business
than it would cost you to get your own domain and
hosting service. It's not worth it.
2. Limited
hosting - Avoid hosting packages that will not
allow you to add order forms, statistics, or multiple
email accounts to your website. These are necessary
tools for any webmaster who desires to open an online
business.
It's best to choose
a hosting service that offers many options such
as:
-- Multiple POP
Email Accounts -- Dedicated Hosting -- Secure Servers
-- Web Usage Statistics -- Web Space Allocation
(you can get how much web space you'll need) --
URL Redirection -- Autoresponders
These are just
a few "necessary" services to look for
when choosing a web host for your new website.
3. Low Cost
Hosting - Watch out for very low cost hosting
packages (i.e. $2.50 per month). They usually require
something in return, which can take away profits
from your online business.
I must admit that
it does sound appealing to sign up for free or very
low cost hosting, but count the costs before signing
up...
- Each time an
advertisement banner is placed on your website,
it's designed to get your visitor to click out of
your website and go some place else. Most free or
low cost web hosting services place these banners
at the very top of your web page - giving the visitor
an opportunity to click out of your site before
getting to the first words of your presentation.
- One complaint
that comes to mind about a free hosting service
was that the company's server became overcrowded
and the customer could not get their website to
come up 50% of the time. When this happens, your
business is closed - and you have no control over
this situation.
One final point
about hosting before closing. If you get your own
domain name, and your own hosting, your visitors
will have more confidence in your site, and will
be more willing to buy your products or services.
Search for a web
host that offers fabulous service, affordable rates,
and everything you'll need for your online business.
You'll be glad you did!
About the author:
Candice Pardue, editor of Web Design Weekly. Still
searching for a web host that meets the requirements
above? Look no further. Go here for a special hosting
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