Web Hosting
Definition
The activity of providing storage space, connectivity, and services necessary to deliver website files.
Information
A company that offers web hosting services is called a web host and the detailed offerings for storage, connectivity and services are called web hosting plans.
There are literally thousands of web hosting services ranging from individuals to businesses around the world, and many web hosts offer multiple web hosting plans.
Below are basic checklists of some of the factors to consider when looking for a web host and web hosting plan. Your wishes may vary.
Host Checklist:
Reliability, stability, profitability of the company. honesty, decency, professionalism of people. Local, regional, national, global location. Uptime reliability is measured as a percentage. Redundancy of multiple network connections. Availability can handle peak traffic. Scalability ready for growth. Fast hardware servers with high-quality components. Automatic monitoring of network checks. Good backup frequency and ease of recovery. Experienced and helpful technical support. Real 24/7 support hours instead of the promised 24/7. Average response time in minutes or hours. Support methods Free calls, email, instant messaging. Policy accepts or rejects unwanted websites. Does the small letter contradict the large letter?
Web Hosting Plan Checklist:
Operating system Unix, Linux, Windows, etc. Disk space is often measured in MB. Additional storage costs when the limit is exceeded. Data traffic is often measured in GB. Extra switching costs when the limit is exceeded. POP3 Email, Auto Reply, Forward. Database space and database type. Scripting languages PHP, ASP, JSP, etc. A unique IP number especially for your site. Line by line, write raw information about an activity. Statistical summaries are sometimes accompanied by graphs. A secure server (SSL) is required for e-commerce. Shopping Cart Some hosts offer a standard shopping cart. Manage web accounts in the control panel. Settings Automatic time, hours, days or unknown. Monthly, quarterly, yearly, other payment terms. The price adapts to your needs, so pay attention to the price.
A service where a provider hosts business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce websites through shared or dedicated servers and applications owned by the provider for businesses in facilities managed by the provider . † The seller is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the website. The customer is responsible for the content.