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what is webhosting?

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how do I choose a hosting company?

does hosting have to be local?

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what is web hosting?

A web host is in the business of providing server space, Web services and file maintenance for Web sites controlled by individuals or companies that do not have their own web servers. Many ISPs, such as America Online, will allow subscribers a small amount of server space to host a personal Web page. Other commercial ISPs will charge the user a fee depending on the complexity of the site being hosted. With the advancement of server technology, private comercial companies who are not ISPs, can provide a more robust environment for web hosting for 90% of users while offering more services and support and being lower priced.

Server technology and it's role in the infrastructure and execution of the World Wide Web is beyond the scope of this article. To put it simply, your website must be uploaded to a server on the internet in order for you to view it in a browser. You could host your own website on a computer in your home or office but there is one critical drawback to this. All the servers on the web are accessed through numerous ISP's servers that know the location of the webserver through IPs and DNS. In order to carry your own server, you would also need a DNS server registered with your local ISP. If you dont have this, your site will not be viewable by anyone on the web.

By far for the common user or small to medium business, hosting providers such as IX, Hostmonster and Startlogic offer a robust hosting environment jam packed with features such as SQL databases, marketing tools, paypal, do it yourself websites, email, webmail, 24 hour support and a whole lot more. There are many companies and small busineses that provide hosting service for the average user or business. One quick look in the yellow pages or Goolgle will reveal many hosting providers in you local area.

does a webhost have to be local?

how do I choose a hosting company?

This raises the question,

" Does my web host have to be local ? What are the advantages and drawbacks ? "

Let's think about this question logically.

As an example, client A has a hosting company 5 killometers from thier business in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Client B in the same building as client A chose a hosting company in Pheonex, Arizona, US.

For simplicity, let's say both hosting companies have the exact same packages, features and price. The only difference is thier location.

Client A has an email problem and would like to set up a FTP site. Is client A going to arrive at the hosting company's door for support? Why would they have to? What possible advantage would a face to face meeting with a support consultant bring? Will the problem be solved quicker or better? Do they need you present to correct the situation? Will they even agree to have you there in person for support? The answers to these questions are quite obvious.

" Anyone proclaiming that local hosting is better than hosting in another city, province or country is either completely misinformed or outright lying "

Client A will contact the hosting company by phone or email. Client A's problem will be fixed without wasting time to set up an appointment: Client A will not have to waste time commuting to the hosting company.

Client A's problem will be solved over the phone!!

" There is no possible meaningfull advantage for hosting on the basis of location only "

Client B will use the toll free 1-800 number to contact the webhost in Arizona. Client B pays no long distant charges with the toll free number. Clent B's problem will be solved over the phone!!

As you can see, there is no meanigfull advantage to local hosting. When choosing a host, location is the last thing you should consider. Let us now explore how to choose a host and hosting plan for your needs.