Web Hosting

Make Money Online With Reseller Web Hosting

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:39:25 +0000

One innovative way to make money online is through reseller web hosting. For those not familiar with this fresh new idea, the basic concept is to buy the web hosting service wholesale, and then sell it at retail price for a profit. Since the reseller is simply selling an existing service, it is not necessary to understand the technology behind it. Technical issues, whether they are about hardware, software, or connections, are passed straight through to the web host’s support department, who handles problems directly with the client.

The way it works simple. Resellers set up their own business websites with a hosting company. The reseller can use one name or create a variety of different sites and names, if desired. Most hosting companies allow resellers to set up their own brands and pricing structures. The benefit of this approach is that their clients have no idea the reseller is not the primary hosting service.

Hosting services are available in many different formats, and for a range of prices. There are dedicated servers, which offer the most space, or shared servers, which sell a limited amount of space along with a cheaper price. There is a diverse range of hosting packages available on the internet. All of them have their own types of services and amounts of space, so is important to research the options before making a decision.

Reseller websites are handled through their host control panels, called cPanels. After resellers advertise and sell a web hosting package, they also manage their own clients through these cPanels. The clients can order domain names through the reseller, and then set up, manipulate, and update their own websites and email through the cPanels.

The profit margin is relatively small, so it is important to know that success requires a large volume of clients. That means it is necessary to advertise extensively, so the cost of advertising should be figured into a company’s budget. With proper research and planning, the business of web hosting is a simple way to create an income stream online and make money from home or an office.

For Beginners- What is Web Hosting?

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:08:18 +0000

Your website is ready to go and now all you need to do is show it to people. But the question is how do you get people to actually see your website? To start with you need a place to put your website online. This is normally referred to as Web space or website hosting. For those of you who are not familiar with the term Web hosting, a host is basically a server (a computer) that is permanently connected to the Internet to “broadcast” websites over the Internet. Unless you have your own Web server you are going to need to get some web space on the server from a specialized web hosting company.

A good web hosting company will normally provide web hosting services as well as other Web related services for people who do not have their own server. Getting web space from a specialist web hosting company is a bit like getting an apartment in a large building. You can basically store any files that you like into the web space and tell people the address of the files by giving them a domain name so they can stop by and have a look.

So what do you need to look out for when you are selecting a web hosting package? Well some of the most important things include; the amount of server space that a web hosting company is going to offer for your website. In addition you need to consider how much bandwidth a company would provide for your website.

Basically server space refers to the amount of disk space you web hosting company provides to allow you to store your website files. Most web hosting companies provide at least 100 MB of web space and this is normally sufficient for a small website. However, check with your hosting provider and see what they are providing. If there are only 5 or 10 MB available, that may not be enough.

Bandwidth on the other hand is a measure of how much data is transmitted over the Internet. Because bandwidth is not unlimited your web hosting company will normally dictate how much traffic you website can receive in a given time period. If your website
streams video content or music then your bandwidth usage is likely to be higher due to the larger file sizes used for video and music. In these cases you are likely to need higher bandwidth limits for your website to work properly on your web server. So it’s important to ensure that you have enough bandwidth to cover your website needs. Usually though, the average amount of bandwidth is more than enough.

So how much would you expect to pay for web hosting? Well for basic usage you can expect to pay a few dollars a month. However, if you have a larger website that requires more disk space and bandwidth as well as additional features then you can expect to pay
more.

So if you’re ready to launch a website then take a look around at the various web hosting packages that are on offer to allow you to successfully host your website. As mentioned above determine whether you will need a basic, intermediate or an advanced web hosting package based on the size and type of your website.

For Your Sake and Your Customers’ Sake: Avoid Unreliable Hosting!

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:55:52 +0000

When you choose a web hosting company for your business website, make sure you do your homework. Since you are running a business, you know that profit is important, so you may be tempted to choose the cheapest UK hosting company you can find without looking further. Resist this temptation!

Yes, low-cost hosting and domain name registration providers can provide excellent service, but not all of them do. Once you’ve found a price that’s within your budget, dig a little deeper to make sure the provider is also a reliable one.

Why does this matter? Aren’t all companies that let you buy domain names or host websites the same? After all, they’re selling you the same thing everywhere, right?

Wrong. One of the biggest concerns you should have for your UK hosting is reliability. This doesn’t just mean that the company is reliable. It’s more specific: it means that your website, on their servers, will be reliably available to your customers. Ask about server up-time and down-time to see what percentage of the time their websites are running. Compare between a few web hosting companies to get an idea of what’s good and what’s not.

Reliability is one of the top factors in running a successful website. After all, why would you go through the process to buy a domain name, do domain name registration, and find new hosting only so that when customers try to visit your site, it’s not available?

It’s well worth your time to make sure your UK web hosting company isn’t just affordable, but reliable as well.

How Will You Recognise A Quality Web Hosting Company?

admin — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:25:35 +0000

When it comes to web hosting, domain names and how you buy domain names and hosting, it’s well worth your while to invest your money with a company you can trust. High quality doesn’t simply mean a name that is widely recognized (although a good reputation is certainly one factor to consider).
One thing to look for is whether the company appreciates your business or acts as if they are doing you a favor. Here are a few examples
• Some companies offer free domain names when you sign up for a UK hosting package with their business, as a way of saying thank you and of helping to keep your cost to a minimum. But other companies will demand that you buy a domain name and then give them control of it, instead of offering to buy a domain name for you.
• Some domain name registration and/or web hosting companies take customer service very seriously, while others are more interested in the initial sale and then quickly lose interest. To check this, find out whether they have a customer service and technical support department, and ask how readily available those services are to customers.
Of course, you should also choose a web hosting company who offers packages and products that meet your company’s needs. But look past the product itself to see how they treat their customers to get a full picture of what this UK hosting business will be like in the long term.

Is Shared Hosting The Best Choice For Small Businesses? – Part-2

admin — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:44:55 +0000

So which is the better choice for small business web hosting: shared server hosting, or dedicated server hosting? It depends on the nature of your website. For most companies, shared hosting is absolutely fine. Reasons you would consider dedicated hosting through your web hosting UK company would be if you have a lot of information to store, or if it is particularly sensitive. For example, if you run an ecommerce site, your own inventory and shipping information, as well as your customers’ financial credit card information, will be more secure on a dedicated server. However this does not mean that shared servers are unsafe. There are rarely security problems, but if you want to be beyond sure of security, dedicated servers are one way to accomplish that.

Is Shared Hosting The Best Choice For Small Businesses? – Part-1

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:48:26 +0000

When it comes to UK web hosting, there are two basic types of hosting available. The first, shared hosting, is what most people with simple websites do. It means that your web hosting UK company stores the information for your site on part of a server where other website’s files are also stored. Servers can hold quite a bit of space, so this is quite common. The second way is called dedicated hosting, which means that the UK web hosting company dedicates one server only to your company, and no one else shares that space; just your company, and your company alone.

Web Hosting Explained: What Is Windows Server Hosting? – Part2

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:28:50 +0000

So now that you know what Windows Server is, how do you know when it’s what your company needs?

In general, if you run a small and simple website that doesn’t take up much space and essentially just tells your customers who you are and what you do, then a shared server is just fine (you don’t need anything else, and a shared server costs less). But if you’re to the point where you’ve done domain name registration for a number of different domains, are operating large-scale and complex websites, you may want to look into more advanced web hosting, and that’s when Windows Server dedicated hosting comes into play.

If you’re not sure whether this is right for you, you can talk with your UK web hosting company. A good company will give you honest and helpful advice as to what’s necessary for your website.

Web Hosting Explained: What Is Windows Server Hosting?

admin — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:05:30 +0000

When you turn to a web hosting UK provider to run your UK website, it’s important to know that this provider has the ability to meet your needs not just when you first hire them and get set up with domain name registration and other beginning steps, but also in the future if your needs change.

This is especially important for business websites, and one option you may want to have available to you is Windows Server Hosting. Most small websites will be on a shared server, but larger, more complicated, and more sensitive sites may need Windows Server, which is an operating system specifically for servers. It supports ASP.NET, SQL, and other languages and provides a dedicated server hosting environment.

Web Hosting: Finding the Best Web Host for You

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:08:08 +0000

Selecting a web host or UK web host may be overwhelming if you’ve never done it before (or even if you have). We understand. So to help make the process smoother (and to help ensure you don’t accidentally overlook something during the process) we’ve created the following checklist of the top qualities you’ll find in a good web host.
* Support! This is arguably the #1 quality that differentiates a good web host from a poor one. It may not be listed with all the facts and figures, but it’s worth looking into for the overall experience you’ll get with your web hosting company.
* Safety and security. Firewall protection, data backup, server backups, updates, and more are essential to a secure website. Make sure they’re available.
* Full email service. Look for various address number options, including email aliases, forwarding, auto-responders, spam filters, and more.
* Free domain name registration. Affordable web hosting should offer domain name registration for free if you buy a certain hosting package with the company.
* And more. Not every web hosting company has all of these qualities; some sacrifice certain qualities for a lower price. Keep in mind, though, that there are plenty of affordable web hosts that offer everything listed here (and possibly more), so if you feel like you’re not being offered something you would like, don’t settle for less. Keep looking until you find a web host that truly meets your needs and budget alike.

What Is The Purpose Of Getting Your Own Web Hosting?

admin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:22:35 +0000

If you are starting a website for your business, or even just a blog for yourself, you’ll need to decide, first and foremost, how you want to host the site. Casual bloggers often sign up for a free page within someone else’s domain, but serious bloggers and businesses are strongly advised to get their own domain name registration and website hosting.

Why would it matter whether you have a separate domain of your own or a subdomain from a larger site? Why would it matter whether you select your UK web hosting provider or let the larger site host your files?

There are three major benefits to doing this on your own, rather than signing up for a free account somewhere:

Credibility. Especially for businesses, this is the top reason for getting your own website. If you wanted to hire someone to work on your home, would you trust a company with an independent website over a company with a free blog? Yes. You want that same credibility for your own business.
“Find”ability. As search engine optimization goes, you want your efforts to benefit your own site. As part of a larger site, the main site will receive the fruits of your labor, but if you have your own separate domain name, you’ll be the prime beneficiary of any SEO work you do.
Personality. You get much more control over your site when it’s all yours. Subscription websites limit the form, content, and function of websites. To have full control over the layout, content, and performance of your site, you’ll want to find UK web hosting and build your own.