Web Hosting Articles

We have provided the following web hosting articles to serve as guides in assisting you with your search for a low cost web hosting provider that best suits your needs.

Web Hosting Introduction - A Beginner's Guide To Hosting
Updated - 10/10/2002
This brief article is intended for those who are new to web hosting and want to know more about how to get started. The article overviews the basics of web hosting and domain names, the types of hosting available, and some of the costs involved.

Registering Domain Names - Creating Your Internet Identity
Updated - 03/20/2003
In the world of the Internet, your domain name will become the main identity of your website. This short article explains what domain names are and how to go about registering one.

Choosing A Web Host - What To Look For In A Provider
Updated - 10/11/2002
Due to the numerous types of hosting accounts available today, choosing the right provider can sometimes be a difficult task. This article is intended to make the process of choosing one easier.

Web Hosting Price Ranges - What Price Is Considered Low Cost?
Updated - 06/01/2003
Many hosting providers throw around adjectives like "low cost", "cheap", "budget", "discount", "affordable" and "inexpensive", but what price range can truly be considered low cost?

Cheap Web Hosting Pitfalls - What To Watch Out For
Updated - 06/05/2003
There are plenty of good hosting providers for under $10 a month. However, there are also several hosts that could end up charging you more than their advertised price. Also, paying less for web hosting typically means that you will have given up certain features normally found on web hosting accounts.

Ecommerce Web Hosting - Operating A Business Website
Updated - 10/20/2002
The requirements of a business website typically go beyond the standard features of many web hosting accounts. Make sure you pick a web host that has the essential components of a business site.

FrontPage Web Hosting - Using FrontPage Extensions
Updated - 10/24/2002
The FrontPage Server Extensions are a necessary component for using the advanced features of Microsoft FrontPage. This guide details what they are and how to use them with your FrontPage website.

Free vs Paid Hosting - Why Pay For Web Hosting?
Updated - 10/28/2002
With the growing number of free web hosting services available on the Internet today, you may be asking yourself, "Why pay for web hosting when I can get it for free?". This is actually a very good question and in the this article we evaluate the benefits of each type of web hosting.

Dedicated vs Shared Hosting - Comparing Costs & Features
Updated - 11/01/2002
If your website seems to be outgrowing your current web hosting account, you may want to consider getting a dedicated server. Although the costs are high, the benefits of dedicated servers are numerous. This can be particularly true if you have a high traffic website or if you have special needs that your current host cannot provide for.