subject: How To Pick The Perfect Web Host [print this page] Even kids know how to build websitesEven kids know how to build websites. There are lots of internet based hosting providers who are willing to let you have space on their servers if you agree to use their company name in your url. Give that some thought. How many funnyname.companyname.com sites have you run across? Paying for web hosting is the best option for people who are really serious about their website projects. You can open a lot of doors for your project when you choose to buy hosting. Not all hosting companies are created equal though! Choose your hosting company and hosting package very carefully! Here are a few tips to help you choose wisely.
How extensive are your FTP needs? If you have no clue what FTP is then you probably can't go wrong with a free and web based hosting solution. If your FTP needs are extensive, you should make sure that any hosting program you purchase will have a way of meeting those needs. Some FTP access is web based. Still other hosting companies ask that you use your own downloaded FTP application.
If you are uncomfortable with doing your own FTP, you should choose a company that will allow you to use their web based services. If, on the other hand, you require 100% control over your files and transfers, you will want to choose a hosting package that allows you to use outside software and applications for your FTP needs.
Do you care how long it takes for your site to load? Most people automatically understand that including lots of images can cause your site to take a long time to load in a browser. If you have a site that is graphic heavy or that contains large files, you will want to find hosting that can speed up the loading process. While your hosting provider might charge extra for this feature, don't you want to pay more to make sure that your site loads properly and quickly? Loading time is not as big a problem for people whose site projects are not very extensive.
Try out the companies used by the site developers that you admire. Anybody can put up a glowing review and an affiliate link on a forum so if you want a review you can trust, ask other site owners that you admire or have worked with before. It's common to get help from the experts when you are new to the field. You might even be offered server space on the site developer's account to help you get started with your project while you figure out which hosting company is best for you. It is not uncommon for a site owner to sell server space he isn't using as a way of earning extra money. To buy server space for a good price (on someone else's account) ask your site builder friends for good deals.
When you decide to build your own space on the web there are lots of things you can do to make sure you find the best hosting provider available. Doing good research and totally planning your project ahead of time will help you make sure that you get the hosting plan that you need for the price you want to pay. Asking questions and exploring a variety of options is totally okay. You'll be glad you took the time to be sure.
