Literally billions of dollars a day are spent by consumers on the Internet and that
amount increases daily as advertisers and web marketers learn to refine their techniques to better target this new global audience. Today you can buy everything from a white glove worn by Michael Jackson to an automobile factory in Austria. The internet has literally turned the world into a vast marketplace.
With more and more websites coming into existence each and every day, more and more businesses are adding their products or services to this vast pool. If you are in any type of business, whether you are marketing a product or a service, building a comprehensive website and maintaining it is fast becoming a necessity if you want to stay competitive.
Finding a web hosting service that offers your business the productivity tools that you need is a job in itself. Here is a list of some to the more important features to look for when deciding on the best web hosting service for you.
How much space does the service offer? Available memory is one of the most important features to look for. If you are offering a service you may be able to manage with just a few gigabytes, and if you are marketing a product you might want to consider a dedicated server.
How much does the site cost? Most Web hosting services charge a monthly fee, along with the applicable taxes, administrative fees etc. Comparison shopping here can save you a great deal of money and time. There are free sites available but these seldom are very large, not good for business use, and almost never offer free development tools, leaving you having to either hire a web designer or buy the tools and do it yourself.
What extra features are offered? Will you need a hit counter? How many domain names come with the site? The more features available the easier and more flexible you site will be to work with.
Once you have found the Web hosting service that suits your business needs and have your website up and running you will soon see what a wonderful marketing tool the internet really is. Soon you will find that most of your business comes from internet sales.