How to Choose a Quality Webhost

If you are anything like me, you'd probably like to have a website on the Internet but you just have no idea how to go about it. All this talk of web hosting, bandwidth, disc space, and other jargon can cause one to say, "This is too complicated and technical, I just wanted to have a place to put all of my favorite skateboarding photos, cool information on ramp designs, and the best places to skate!" To get a website on the Web you have to go through a web host. The question is how do you find the web host for you?

If you type 'web host' into your search engine like Google you will get thousands of sites. Hit on one of these and like any product on the market you will see all sorts of persuasive propaganda to incite you to use their company; that is if you can decipher any of the technical jargon that only computer-heads can comprehend. Some web hosts offer free business cards with an account; some probably offer free watches?like all consumer industries you the buyer must beware.

I'm a writer so I'll use the analogy of a writer's journal. The journal I like must not be too big or small in book size. It also must have a good amount of space allocated to each day, again not a whole page but not just a few lines. Of course I also want it to be cheap but of a good quality that won't fall apart while I'm using it, and I hope it would last for posterity. I just want the diary, some nice pictures in it are O.K. but unnecessary especially if it adds to the price.

It's the same with a web host and web site scenario. You want to get the right deal for you, enough space and enough access to the public that you wish to associate with. As a novice who doesn't understand all the jargon this can pose a problem. Are you an individual, small business, blog, or a big time corporation? What do you need and how do you get it?

As far as I can tell the web hosting business is a lot like the fast food business. The big corporations have strict guidelines, will offer you special deals, and have monthly 'cheeseburger specials'. But, I've always been more interested in the 'Mom and Pop' small time diners who have that real caring human approach. You know you are a customer and a person, not just a number on a sales receipt. I believe the hosting companies are the same.

A smaller hosting company will probably treat its users with more honest integrity as well as having more flexibility in dealing with your individual situation. They can often tailor web site packages to accommodate exactly what you are looking for as well as the ability to update them quickly when your needs change.

My advice is to contact a few of the smaller companies. Look for ones with good reputations or just arbitrarily email them and compare results from different places. Which one do you feel most comfortable with? Go for it; ask as many questions as you can, see how the different hosts differ in their answers. Try one; if it doesn't work out try another, it's really easy to move around. Don't be afraid, you've got nothing to lose except the fear itself!

About The Author

Jesse S. Somer
M6.Net
http://www.m6.net

Jesse S. Somer is a novice in the computer world hoping to inform others like him that the Internet is nothing to fear.

danielp@m6.net

In The News:


pen paper and inkwell


cat break through


Unlimited Wealth Creation Through Reseller Hosting

Web hosting can be an exciting business start up for... Read More

Reseller Web Hosting - A Cheaper Alternative?

There comes a time when the internet bug hits us... Read More

Handling Your Email Addresses

--Company Email Addresses--Web hosting companies should provide company email accounts... Read More

Transferring Your Existing Website to a New Hosting Provider

You've already got a website, but your current hosting provider... Read More

How Multiple Server Hosting impacts your websites uptime

This article describes the technology behind multiple server hosting and... Read More

Web Hosts - Not All Are Created Equal

Many people think that all web hosts offer the same... Read More

Solving Common Problems with Hosting Companies

For those of you with Web sites, you probably know... Read More

Finding a Reliable Host

Finding reliable hosting for your business opportunity is no small... Read More

Choosing Between Free or Paid Web Hosting

There are a number of things to consider when choosing... Read More

Hosting Your Own Web Server: Things to Consider

Are you disgusted or disappointed with your current web host?... Read More

Free Web Hosting

There is no concept of free lunch in the world,... Read More

Server Uptimes Revealed: The Hidden Cost of Cheap Hosting

We often see server uptime statistics when looking for hosting... Read More

The Problem with Free Web Hosting Plans

In my opinion, free web hosting is one of the... Read More

The Ups and Downs of Dedicated Server Hosting

Getting your own dedicated server for your business is a... Read More

How Much Bandwidth Does Your Web Site Need?

One of the most common concerns people have when deciding... Read More

Personal Web Hosting ? Free Or Cheap?

After you have spent some time and creativity on designing... Read More

Business Web Hosting: Which is Right for You?

Business web hosting is what you need. You have a... Read More

How to Know When It is Time for Your Website to Move On to Dedicated Servers

Knowing when it is time to move onto a dedicated... Read More

Web Hosting Solutions In Birmingham

Once you have a website you then need to think... Read More

Server Host: Where Does My Web Page Go?

For those of you who don't really understand where or... Read More

Small And Medium Businesses Embrace Servers Running Linux

Although we are aware of Linux adoption by large enterprises,... Read More

Web Hosting Operating Systems Explained

A few time ago appeared a lot disagreements between opinions... Read More

Choosing the Perfect Deluxe Web Site Hosting Plan

If you are looking for a deluxe web site hosting... Read More

How To Have Several Websites But Pay For Only One Websites Hosting

Many online entrepreneurs these days are faced with the problem... Read More

What to Look for in a Free Hosting Provider

The first thing that you must realize when looking for... Read More

The Big Secret of Fabulous and Mediocre Web Site Hosting Companies

Most web site hosting services like the one you're probably... Read More

Who Should Become a Web Host Reseller?

You're the webmaster of more than one website. You design... Read More

Choosing a Quality Web Host

If you are anything like me, you'd probably like to... Read More

Elements of Web Hosting

When you first start out trying to get a site... Read More

Linux vs. Windows Web Hosting, Does It Make A Difference?

One of the most confusing decisions someone new to web... Read More

A Beginners Guide to Web Hosting

What is web hosting? Whenever you visit a website, what... Read More

How to Move Your Domain Without Any Downtime

With a little advanced planning, moving your domain to a... Read More

Setting Up Your First Web Hosting Account

The BasicsSetting up a web hosting account for the first... Read More