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Buying hosting can be intimidated especially for new web developers. For most newbies in site building, finding a host for their site looks a lot more complicated than it really is. There are so many options available! How will you ever pick just one? Happily, there are plenty of ways that you can make the process simpler and more enjoyable.
The truth is that choosing a host company is not all that different from buying anything else that you need. The buying process is basically the same. Here are a few hints to think about when you are making your decision.
What are your FTP requirements? If you are confused just by looking at the letters FTP you will probably be just fine using one of the free and web based hosting packages that is available all over the web. If, on the other hand, you will need to do a lot of your own uploading, you'll want to find a hosting program that will handle that. There are some hosting plans that have web based FTP apps built into their systems. Other hosts will ask you to download a FTP program of your own.
If doing your own FTP makes you feel uncomfortable, choose a hosting provider that lets you use their services. When you know what you are doing and want more control over the file transfer process, choose a hosting provider that encourages the use of third party software applications for FTP. Are you building one website or many sites that will be networked together? For people who only want to build one website at a time, the affordable hosting possibilities are almost endless. If you want to build a network of sites you should choose hosting that will allow you to put several domain names on your server space. Lots of hosting providers will put a limit on how many add on and sub domains your account can have. Complicated projects need more hosting options than simple projects. You want to find a host that will allow you these options without charging you an arm and a leg for them.
Do you know what kind of control panel you want? If you are new to web development, you will want a control panel that is easily accessible and that will help you install various things with just a few clicks of your mouse. Those who have been around the web building block a few times will probably feel a little more comfortable with a control panel that isn't as extensive as one meant for newbies. Your control panel needs will dictate which hosting providers you choose. When you don't have a lot of experience in web building, you'll want a control panel that allows you access to things like one click installation, software like Fantastico and other things-things that usually cost more money than packages meant for people who are more self reliant. There are web hosts who charge through the nose for extra services like these. Making sure that your web hosting company does not take advantage of you can be complicated. Being wary and careful is far better than getting scammed. It is impossible to be too wary when it comes to protecting yourself. Remember, you'll be handing over your hard earned money for this service. Keep your personal and banking information close to your chest until you find a company that you feel comfortable doing business with. Scam artists are everywhere and the very last thing you need is to be taken for a ride by one of them. Identity thieves are everywhere! There is no such thing as being too careful.
