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Web Hosting Variations and their Benefits

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Web hosting is a service that allows people anywhere in the world to run their own website. These sites can and will be viewed all around the globe. Web hosting works through companies that host servers, which keep your website up and running.  Every website on the World Wide Web is run from some kind of web hosting server. There are many types of web hosting service providers and each one has benefits of their own.

One type of web hosting is free web hosting. With free web hosting, there are no costs to the customer whatsoever. The site is run on advertisements for other companies. The only bad thing about a free web host is that the features are limited. A free web host is a good place to start though, especially if you’re a beginner.

Another type of web hosting is shared, or same server web hosting. Shared web hosting limit’s the disk space and bandwidth for your website, but it is extremely cheap and efficient. A shared host will keep your site up and running on a server with a few to thousands of other websites.

Shared web hosts have an opponent. This opponent is called clustered web hosting. While using a clustered host, your website will run on multiple servers. All of these servers will be working with only your site to make sure that you are always up and running.

A spin off of the clustered host is the dedicated host. With a dedicated host, your site will run on a server that works for only your site, instead of sharing a server and instead of having to use multiple servers to run it. Dedicated hosting offers complete control to the webmaster, which means that in order to use a dedicated host successfully, you need to know quite a bit about web hosting.

Another type of web hosting is managed web hosting. A managed host in lemans terms, is like a rental property. You don’t have full control of your site on a managed host. The domain space is leased to you for a certain amount of time, and the web hosting service provider actually maintains the site for you. In order to make changes to your site, it is required that you call the customer service or tech support line.

As with any web hosting service provider, research and knowledge are very important. Know what you want and what you’re getting into before choosing a web hosting company. Understand that there are certain benefits that come along with every web host and that you have the ability to choose the web host that will work the best for you. Only you know what you need, so check out multiple companies while you are in the decision making process.
 

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Shared and Dedicated Web Hosting

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Two of the most common types of web hosts available today are shared web hosting and dedicated web hosting. Both types have great services to offer, but choosing one or the other just depends on who you are and what type of website you will be running.

With shared web hosting, your website will be run on a server with a multitude of other websites. The server holds all of your files and uploaded content as well as everything that has been uploaded from the others on the server.

As with any service, there are plenty of advantages, as well as some disadvantages. Shared web hosting is very inexpensive since all of the domain holders on each server pay a portion of the cost to run the server. You also don’t have to know very much about running a website on a shared server. The companies offer amazing technical support and customer service teams, most of them are live 24/7, so they are able to help out with any questions or concerns you may have at any given point in time.

However, with shared hosting, the security isn’t the greatest; especially if you are planning on running a business. Since the server is shared by so many, any number of webmasters on the server may upload content that is inappropriate, that causes viruses or opens the gate for spamming. A lot of times, a shared web host will own your domain name and the customizations to your web page are limited. There will be certain scripts and applications that may not work with a shared web host. Some hosts are also not Flash compatible.

With dedicated web hosting, your web page will run on it’s own server.  There are plenty of advantages and disadvantages to this.

On a dedicated server, you have much more control over the content of your page. You have the freedom to put whatever you would like onto your page, and the space to do it is tremendous compared to a website running on a shared server. You will be able to work with the company in order to create the perfect package to suit your specific needs, your connection will be better and you will be able to allow more customers to visit your page.

A dedicated web host isn’t the answer for everyone that needs lots of space on their web page though. To use a dedicated web host, you have to know so much more about web development than you would to use a shared server, and dedicated web hosts are not responsible for anything that happens to your web page. They are only responsible for the hosting and keeping your server secure. Dedicated web hosting also costs much more than shared hosting does since your web page runs on it’s own server.

No matter what, you will be the sole provider to your web page. Know what you need before you get into anything too serious. If you don’t know very much about web hosting you shouldn’t buy server space from a dedicated web host. If you are a website genius however, choose either type of host as you should know what will work best for you.

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Different Types of Web Hosting

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There are several different types of web hosts available today. Some of the most common types include free web hosting, shared web hosting and dedicated web hosting.

Free web hosting is by far the easiest to come by. It doesn’t cost a cent and allows you to express yourself using the Internet. If you are just starting out, work with a free host for a while to get your hands wet in the web development world. Free web hosts are fantastic for beginners, but they offer few features and a lot of limitations for those who are more advanced.

For starters, free web hosts offer minimal disk space and bandwidth. This limits the number of files you are able to upload and decreases the allowed traffic flow per month. Most free web hosts do not allow you to use your own web developing programs and do not support flash applications. Free web hosts are also not secure so if you use one, the likelihood of your website being spammed is greatly increased.

Shared web hosting is also very popular, and still on the cheap side. If you are looking to run a quality website while spending a small amount of money each month, shared web hosting is the way to go. Shared web hosting is so inexpensive because the server your website runs on is shared with a multitude of other webmasters. Each of the webmasters pays a portion of the cost to use the server.

With a shared web host, you don’t have to worry about upgrading software or managing your website. The support team that runs the server does all of the tough work for you. Most web hosts offer 24-hour customer service and technical support. Most shared web-hosting companies also offer security, e-mail and shopping carts for their customers using the server for e-commerce. All you really need with a shared web host is the creativity and ability to express yourself or your business.

The disadvantages of running your site on a shared server are limited to low disk space, low search engine optimization and low bandwidth. Basically, shared hosts offer limited features. If you are expecting a lot of traffic or are planning on using your site for e-commerce, a dedicated web host will probably work best for you.

Dedicated web hosting is the third most common type of web hosting. A dedicated host costs the most, but it doesn’t have to empty your wallet each month. With a dedicated web host, you are guaranteed security and stability. You most likely will never have to worry about server downtime, as your server belongs to you and only you. Dedicated servers offer SSL (secure sockets layer) and FTP (file transfer protocol), which allow for the secure transfer of personal information and files through the Internet from one computer to another. The only downfalls that come along with a dedicated web host are the high cost and the required knowledge it takes to keep up with site management and software.

Make sure you research multiple web hosting companies before choosing whom to commit to. No matter which way you choose to go, you should always be happy with the decision you make and the company you choose to work with

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Dedicated Servers for Ecommerce

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A dedicated server is one that gives your website safety, security and its own unique IP address.

If you run a business in which you will be buying and selling products over the Internet, a dedicated server is the best option for you. This type of business is called Ecommerce or e-commerce, and a dedicated server is practically a necessity when dealing with such. A dedicated server will keep your clients personal information safe. The safer your clients feel, the likelier they are to continue doing business with you.

An e-commerce business demands an extremely high level of security and the ability to make and receive payments through the server. Dedicated servers offer SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), which guarantees the confidentiality of the purchaser’s personal information. SSL encrypts the information the purchaser enters before it is transferred over the Internet. The information therefore cannot be hacked, which in turn grants a safe transaction and a happy buyer.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is also very important for an e-commerce business. FTP simply allows the transfer of information from one computer to another. Without FTP, e-commerce would, without a doubt, not be an option.

Dedicated servers vary in cost and tend to be on the more expensive end since the website uses an entire server instead of sharing a server with multiple websites. The cost may seem like a downfall, but there are so many features pertaining to dedicated servers that dynamic servers don’t have to offer.

Your website will have outstanding security. The security feature not only allows for safe business transactions, but also helps to prevent spam from getting anywhere close to your server.

Since you will be running your site on a server dedicated only to you, the disk space will increase immensely. With no other webmasters sharing your server, you will have an unbelievable amount of space to load whatever files you feel are necessary to run your e-commerce business.

A dedicated server will also offer better bandwidth and data transfer than other types of servers. You will never have to worry whether your traffic flow exceeds your allotted bandwidth, so your customers will be able to move swiftly through their transaction without the slow uploading times that you would typically see on a website that does not run on a dedicated server.

When you run on your own server, you have all of the control. Dedicated servers have control panels to help you easily manage your website. From the control panel you can add or delete e-mail addresses and even change your administrative passwords. On any other server, the web host holds most of that control so you have to call technical support any time you wish to change something.

On the other hand, running your e-commerce business on a dedicated server also means that you have to know what you’re doing. If you own a large business and don’t have to worry about money, you can hire someone to run the website for you. If you’ve just recently started a business or you are thinking of starting up a business however, it would probably be in your best interest to learn a little about web development before committing to a dedicated server.

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Dedicated IP Web Hosting

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Dedicated IP web hosting, or static web hosting is a type of hosting in which you purchase your own, permanent and unchanging Internet Protocol address. An IP address is assigned by your web hosting company and is used by the Internet to identify your websites distinctive location. The IP address acts as a home to your website and is made up of four sets of decimal numbers (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) ranging from 1 to 254.

The alternative to dedicated IP web hosting is something called dynamic IP web hosting. With dynamic web hosting, each time someone enters your URL or uses a search engine to locate your website, your files are given a different, temporary IP address.

Dedicated IP web hosts are ideal for business or e-commerce websites. With a dedicated host, you will be granted a SSL certificate and an anonymous FTP, which means that you will be able to conduct your online business safely and securely. Your customers will feel safe transferring their personal information to you through the Internet. Since you will not be sharing a server with anyone but yourself, a dedicated IP web host will also help to prevent spam. That is something that cannot be said for a dynamic IP web host.

Best of all, with a dedicated web host, your search engine optimization will function at a much higher level. Since a dynamic IP address is temporary, your website doesn’t have the ability to rank high in search results. Your website may even be given an IP address that has previously been used by a website that has been banned from the search engine. With a dedicated IP address, your unique location will always be the same, and therefore has the ability to rank higher in search engine results than a dynamic IP address does.

There is only one real disadvantage when it comes to using a dedicated IP web host. It is that some companies offer the service to you at a higher cost than what you may be willing to pay at any given time. Some companies will offer you a dedicated IP address at a very reasonable price though, so research multiple companies before opting for a server that you won’t be satisfied with down the road.

If you are unsure whether you have a shared IP address or you have an IP address that is unique to you, contact your web hosting company to check the details of the package you originally purchased from them. Most often than not, they will tell you that you have been using a dynamic web host. Ask them what needs to be done to change that. If you are unable to gain a dedicated IP address from your current company, start thinking about switching web hosts. You will definitely want to use dedicated IP web hosting if you are trying to optimize your search engine results.

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