Different types of hosting
Free Hosting
Some service providers offer free web hosting which is best suited for small sites with low traffic, like personal sites, family sites and those showcasing hobbies, interests etc. The technical support is often limited in free hosting as are the technical options. You may also have to use the domain provided by the host instead of the one you have chosen. It may be long, hard to remember and not very professional.
Shared (Virtual) Hosting
Shared hosting is a popular and cost effective type of web hosting. With shared hosting, your web site is hosted on a powerful server along with multiple other web sites. Typically each web site will have its own domain name on a shared hosting. Shared hosting also offers multiple software solutions like email, database, editing options along with good technical support.
Dedicated Hosting
With dedicated hosting your web site is hosted on a dedicated server. Dedicated hosting is the most expensive form of hosting and is best suited for large web sites with high traffic as well as for web sites that use special software. Dedicated hosting is very powerful and secure with almost unlimited software solutions.
Collocated Hosting
Collocation means "co-location" and is a solution that lets you locate your own web server on the premises of a service provider. It is akin to running your own server in your own office, only that it is located at a place better designed for it. The provider will have dedicated resources like high-security against fire and vandalism, regulated backup power, dedicated Internet connections among other such security features
Budget Web Hosting
With so much competition in the market, choosing a budget web hosting company has become a challenge. A search with the right keywords on a search engine like Google…
Choosing a Quality Web Host
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Obtaining hosting
The internet access plan that you opt for from your service provider will generally even offer web hosting. There are several providers who offer these services for free but these tend to have restrictions…