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How to choose a hosting service
First, identify your needs. Do you need a secure server, CGI-bin
access, Front Page extensions, streaming audio or video, database
access, or other specific capabilities? How much server space
and data transfer will you need? What are your email needs
- autoresponders, redirects, number of boxes. How much are
you willing to pay? Are upgrades in service available in case
site requirements change?
Next, I make a list of wants. Things such as domain name
registration, usage statistics, access to raw log files,
online documentation, online account access, 24/7 technical
support, and a money back guarantee.
Then comes what is perhaps the most important step....
Look before you leap
How can you tell if a hosting company is likely to be reliable
and responsive? Do some research. Ask around on newsgroups
or list groups and check the Hosting Experiences folder
in the Web Design Forum.
After your site is located on a server, it never hurts
to keep an eye on it. You may become aware of a problem
before it can cause damage. NetMechanic has a Server Check
service that monitors your Web server 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, sends you regular performance summaries, and
alerts you when your server is down.
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