Web Hosting Services and Registration
There are several different registry services and many, many website hosting companies. To compare them can be a
huge task, but by outlining your particular needs beforehand, the list can be narrowed considerably.
On the right side of this page, you will find links to several hosts where you can sign up or just get further
details of their services. In the main section, we have some articles to help you along the way.
If you don't have a particular host in mind, Attraction can do the legwork for you and set you up
with the host we use.
How to Find the Best Web Host For You
There are several factors to weigh when deciding on a
web hosting option for your e-business. Size, scalability, flexibility, back end, and
database capabilities are all important considerations. Here are some key issues to consider when making your choice.
Do the following up front:
Determine whether your service is a true host or a reseller of someone else's service.
Investigate for yourself; ask for a tour or virtual tour.
Become familiar with the service's pricing structure.
Read the fine print of the service agreement.
Check for the following:
- Adequate connections to the Internet -- multiple T1s or a T3.
- High reliability and guaranteed uptime (99.5%).
- Scalable architecture for future upgrades.
- Physical, internal, and external security.
- Efficient system management and easy control panel.
- Full packag of features and access to reporting.
- Functional email and formmail services.
- Responsive, proactive 24/7 customer service and support with an easy interface.
- Frequent backups for your files.
- E-commerce capabilities or complete shopping cart package.
- Database support capabilities.
Weigh the web hosting options:
| Type | Pros | Cons |
Self-hosted
site |
•Complete control |
•Expensive
• Requires qualified staff
•Scaling is difficult |
Small to
Midsize
Service |
•Inexpensive
•Less in-house expertise needed
•Good value for simple/static sites |
•May lack site developers
• May lack applications and e-commerce features
•Scalability is difficult to predict |
Large
Service |
•Diverse applications and support
•Database support likely
•Tailored e-commerce offerings likely |
•Overabundance of features can overwhelm
•Customer support is often lacking |
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