Concept of Shared Web Hosting
By admin | April 6, 2008
After designing of website next important thing is to get it hosted on the internet. The task is not at easy as there are so many companies offering various types of web hosting packages like shared web hosting, dedicated web hosting, managed web hosting etc. Now the problem is which one to use?
In general it is considered a good idea to go for shared web hosting if the user is in a small business and wants to save cost. However before finalizing the deal it is good to know what is shared web hosting service and what are the merits and demerits of shared web hosting.
If extremely high performance and high bandwidth are not the points in question, then shared web hosting service can be a most convenient and economic way of hosting web sites.. As name implies, in case of shared web hosting service, the web server that hosts the web pages is shared by several other websites. Talking about number of websites on a shared hosting server, they can be in thousands. Now due to the fact that just one server is fulfilling the requirements of many other websites, the plus point is they can offer cheap prices for their server.
As there are so many websites hosted on a single web server, still there is no pint of worry for the user as the web hosting providers will not compromise on any kind of security and performance issues in case of shared hosting servers. Not only that, shared hosting web servers are operated, monitored and look after around the clock by IT professionals, so as to minimize server downtimes.
Shared hosting servers run on UNIX or other multi-user operating system and each website hosted on the web server is provided a separate account in the operating system. These websites hosted on shared servers are provided unique shared IP addresses and are provided with a fix amount of web resources.
The following are some of the merits and demerits of shared web hosting:
Merits:
1. Cost effective: Due to the fact that many websites are hosted on a single web server, web hosting providers provide economic shared web hosting services. Generally, the cost is as low as $5-10 per month for shared web hosting services. Now-a-days due to cut throat competition in web hosting industry, one can find several web hosting companies offering huge web space and bandwidth with as high as 1000 MB disk space and 40 GB bandwidth.
2. Feasible: Due to the fact that shared hosting web servers are operated, monitored and look after around the clock by IT professionals, who are experts in their respective field, one can concentrate more effectively on his/her web business and the problem of downtime and maintenance will not bother him/her any more.
3. Utility options: In case of shared web hosting, though web resources are shared, utility options are provided by the hosting company so that user can manage his/her website using control panel or similar tools. User is having an option to upload files, modify /remove web pages, add database, check web statistic etc. Not only that, user is also provided facility to create domain name specific e-mails accounts.
4. Efficient: Now-a-days shared web hosting service usually comes with web space and bandwidth that are more than sufficient for small business websites. Efficiency lies in the fact, that in addition to above, one can add more resources and can even overrun the web space or bandwidth usage.
Demerits:
1. Problem with response time: As the web server is shared, websites in the shared web hosting have to face problem of slower server response time as compared to dedicate server hosting. Read the rest of this entry »
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Is hosting all you need?
By admin | March 28, 2008
Most of our readers probably think that in order to put a website online all you need is a hosting service and maybe a semi-decent design. This is a typical beginner’s mistake, in order to establish your online business, you need so much more, starting from Search Engine Optimisation and up to social bookmarks optimisation. In fact, I came to realize that Internet Marketing is a much more complicated business compared to offline marketing, not only because you compete against the whole world, but also because running an online shop or eCommerce website means most of your customers will reach you through Search Engines and you cannot disregard such a huge potential without taking the SEO seriously.
From my experience I learnt that it’s always good to get all the online services you need from one trustworthy source, and one of them which I’d like to recommend you is – datadial.net. This website has a great online reputation and their website will impress you with their knowledge and understanding in many areas concerning Internet marketing. Check their website for more details and more information, if you need effective and quality service for your online business.
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Databases and Web Hosting
By admin | February 21, 2008
Even though ‘Database’ is a term that web site owners and beginners encounter every other day, very few grasp the real meaning of it and how it transforms from concept to materiality.
A database can be defined as a structured format that helps in organizing and maintaining large amount of data for easy retrieval. This easily retrieved information thus forms the basis of decision-making.
Please keep in mind that no matter how necessary it may seem, a database is not always required. A database solution has to be justified based on the magnitude of information that your business activities may be generating and the need to organize that information. If all what you have is a few names and numbers in your contact list, database is work overdone. At the same time if your data is not interrelated, keeping a database would not be very productive.
When designing a database it is very important to keep the maintenance consideration in mind and that right from the beginning. Otherwise letting the database go jumbled is not a hard task and in fact, this exactly is the path of self destruction followed by many that failed to properly implement their database systems.
For today’s web site designers and owners, the task of setting up a database system is quite straightforward, thanks to the three popular database platforms that are MySQL, MS Access and MS SQL Server. These database products are user friendly and even those with little technical expertise can start building their databases right away. However, this ease of setting up should not let you stop thinking about the basics of right database structure.
Let’s take the example of an online store that sells books and stationery. You are the owner and for each customer you have a record of their names, postal addresses, email addresses, items purchased, value of transaction and the order date. The first question that arises here is whether you need a database or not and the answer very well depends on the total number of sales. If you say there aren’t much but a few sales each month, forget about the database, but if your internet marketing is bearing fruits and you are seeing exponential growth in sales, by all means go for a database system that will not only speed up information retrieval for you but also make it possible to tackle issues like adding more attributes and dimensions (e.g. books category) in each record etc.
Given the user friendliness of today’s database tools, all you need at your end is the logical thinking process. And if you are willing to dedicate some time towards this effort, an effective database is not very far from reality. Basically we are talking about working out the peculiar details of how database tables should be organized, what items these tables should contain etc. To be more precise, whether records like name, postal address and product details be part of the same table or should we break our database into separate tables for personal info and different one for product and pricing details.
You won’t get it right the first time and it’s very important to test your database before fully implementing it. Start populating trial data and very soon you’ll discover the instability issues that arise. Clearing these issues from the beginning would help your database achieve a speedy retrieval as well as productive storage functionality.
Needless to say that once a database gets into the picture, things change drastically at the web hosting side. Your web server administrator has new issues to handle, including backing up your database on a more frequent basis. This backup task is pretty important as restoring a database is much more complex than restoring a static html page. Ask your web host if they really have the technical expertise and if they have done it before for their customers. You’ll be surprised to know that many have never tested their database backup tools and are simply complacent with the never-needed scenario. Read the rest of this entry »
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Types of Website Hosting Plans
By admin | February 12, 2008
With so many website hosting companies operating right now, which do you choose? You may not know much about the web technology, and don’t need all the jargon. As you read this article, we will go through the types of website hosting plan you might encounter, and select which is the right one for your needs.
::: What is website hosting? :::
To be able to have a website that is accessible to all, requires a computer that is dedicated to website hosting that site. A website can be hosted on your own computer, and in fact, in the early days of the web, this is how website hosting was conducted. As you can imagine, this turned out to be costly, especially when you had to pay per hour to use the web! Websites would only be available at some points in the day. A solution was needed, and dedicated website hosting companies started to spring up.
::: How does website hosting work? :::
A website is simply a whole load of html files, php files, and a number of other possibilities. When you either design your site or get a web designer to design your site, there are files which are stored on your computer. These need to be transferred to your dedicated space with your website hosting company.
Your domain is like an address, which you lease. No one can buy a domain, so to speak, we can only lease it. This is true whether for ebay.com or joeblogs.com. With a technology called DNS, DNS servers points whoever goes to your domain to route that user to your website hosting space.
::: Types of website hosting plan :::
There are many kinds of website hosting plans from the various website hosting companies; however, they generally come under a banner of 3 different types of website hosting.
Shared website hosting is basically a server (a computer which holds the sites), and is shared on a server with many other sites. This is a great option if you plan to host 1 site or only a handful.
Reseller website hosting is for people who want a bit more freedom. It can be utilized to run your own website hosting company, web designers to offer clients website hosting services or if you intend to have more than 10 domains.
VPS or dedicated website hosting gives you the most freedom; it is like owning property freehold. With dedicated, you basically get a dedicated server which you rent from a website hosting company. VPS is slightly lower, and you might share the server with 3-4 other people.
::: Choosing a website hosting plan :::
Choosing a website hosting plan is pretty simple, once you look at your needs, however, you will need to look at certain factors which can either benefit you or not. If you intend to run a small site, then shared website hosting can be the best option to go for. Always look at if you can upgrade in future.
If you have a larger site, you may want to go the VPS route; however, it can always serve to start with a smaller website hosting plan, then upgrade later. If you are a domain collector, then you may want to consider reseller website hosting or VPS.
Starting a website can be the hardest thing to do, the first time round. With so many new things to learn, it can be a steep learning curve. Finding website hosting that is right for your needs is possible, thanks to the shear number of website hosting services available. Look around, there are many website hosting companies that cater for people who are starting a website for the first time. These website hosting companies generally offer guides to help you have an easier route to starting your own website.
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HostGator.com’s new coupons!
By admin | November 23, 2007
Sometime ago I mentioned that some of my websites are hosted with Hostgator and recommended it as one of the best hosting services I have had the pleasure to use. Even after a few years with them, I still am a satisfied user and happy I once chose them. If you are a newbie seeking a good hosting service, I would definitely recommend taking a look at hostgator’s website, but before you do that,. check out the HostGator Coupon page. This is a small page that offers you discount coupons on various deals and allows you to get the already-cheap hosting service, even cheaper.
Using coupons means no obligations from your side nor does not suggest you will get a worst service, as the discount is paid through third party affiliates. Using coupons is very simple, go through the order process, at some stage you will see a box below asking if you want to input a coupon code. Put any of the codes offered at the HostGator Coupon page and it will subtract off $9.95 from your order’s total price. Is it not a great idea?
There are several coupons to choose from, some offer you $9.94 Off the price which means one month free, while others give you 20% off your hosting deal. All depends on coupon you decide to you and how much you are going to spend.
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The Ultimate Web Hosting Guide
By admin | November 18, 2007
Just like our website, many others are occupied with the eternal question — where to find a good web hosting? Which is best? Which is reliable? Today I search one of my favorite communities — iContact Community, and found a great article about web hosting, which features all the cheap and affordable hosting services, providing their price and a link to their website, where you can see for yourself, if the hosting is worthy of your attention or not. This article, posted on iContact Community, also helps you to determine your needs, select the web hosting plan and choose between free and paid host. Yet another great article posted online to help the newbies make their mind!
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More coupons from couponchief.com
By admin | October 24, 2007
When we buy online, we all know that there is a way to get a discount, there are many websites that provide discount coupons and one the best ones is couponchief.com. Occasionally I browse through their website and did it a few days ago, just to check what’s new. Looking like they have plenty of new coupons, and some of them I am sure would interest host 2 get’s readers.
You can choose from 3 various deals on 1and1 hosting as well as coupons for Blue Host and many other well known hosting services that you can get at significantly lower prices. Check out there websites for more details and even more coupons, I am sure you won’t be disappointed as the variety of discounts at s enormous!
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Host 2 Get New Makeover
By admin | October 15, 2007
I am delighted to announce the new host2get.com look! It’s been a while since I wanted to redesign this blog but never got my hands around it, so now it’s ready. Using Ambient Glo theme, slightly pimped by me (and going to be pimped more, when I have the time). Not only I used the opportunity to upgrade to WordPress 2.3, but also decided to reduce the amount of adverts shown on the page, so apart from the medium rectangle right in your face, you won’t get showered with too many adverts.
It’s a typical Web 2.0 theme, very sleek and now this looks looks like my own network:
and others… Anyway, I am really happy with the makeover, hope you like it too!
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Dell Computers in Germany
By admin | October 15, 2007
Before we even consider getting a hosting, we ought to have a good desktop computer, where we can organize all our data and moreover — this has to be a computer we would rely on. If you are a webmaster who values his data stored in the computer, you will definitely get yourself a nice and shining Dell. Now Dell’s are available to purchase online in Germany and you can get yourself one of the world’s best personal computer starting from €249.00 only. This is really a great deal considering that Dell, for years, has been one of the dealing manufacturers of computer’s hardware. There is plenty of variety and you can choose practically anything you want, knowing this computer will serve you for years and be reliable and stable.
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All the HostGator Coupons!
By admin | October 9, 2007
HastGator has been one of my favorite hosts, I have been using it for over a year to host 3 of my websites and must say they offer great service, very fast and reliable servers, good support, plenty of features at the CPanel and above all — very good prices. No wonder that they are considered to be one of the leading hosting providers on the net.
Apart from providing high quality and trustworthy hosting, Hostgator is also well known for their discount coupons. Don’t sign up without using a coupon code from HostGator Coupon website, because you can easily get one month free or some other discount, depends on the hosting plan you are willing to take or the coupon itself. The best part about choosing coupons from HostGator Coupon is that you need not Google and search the web, where most coupons are expired anyway, here you have all gathered under one roof and separated by months, so you know for sure which coupons are valid and which have expired. The website is very neat and a pleasure to visit, in fact it’s a blog that it not showered with ads and affiliate links, so I sincerely recommend it if you made a decision to sign up with Hastgator and want to save even more money and get a free month of hosting (i.e. you pay only for 11 months a year). When I got my hosting deal at Hostgator, I also used a coupon and it was a nice extra to go by with an excellent service they provide.
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