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Choosing a Web Hosting Provider
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Need help picking a web hosting provider? These tips provide questions you should ask before choosing a web host.

#1: Is Virtual Hosting Supported?
Virtual hosting lets you put many web domains on one machine - does your web hosting provider offer this?

#2: Are Backups Performed?
Ensure your website data is archived in case of an emergency.

#3: Ensure SFTP and SSH Are Supported
Your web hosting provider should support SFTP and SSH for added security.

#4: Is There an Uptime Guarantee?
Will your web hosting provider guarantee a maximum amount of downtime?

#5: CGI Support?
Check your web hosting provider's level of support for CGI scripts.

#6: What Operating System is the Server Running?
Your web hosting provider's operating system may determine the types of scripts you can run and databases you can access.

#7: Check Bandwidth Charges
Ensure your web hosting provider doesn't surprise you with excess fees for extra bandwidth.

#8: Are Website Statistics Available?
Web visitor statistics are vital in your marketing efforts. Does your web hosting provider allow you access to server logs or statistical tools?

#9: Check the Email Policy
Sending e-mail from a web host? What is your web provider's policy on e-mail?

#10: How Much Storage is Needed?
A few things to consider when planning how much web space you need on your web host.

#11: Is Search Engine Marketing Included?
Some web hosting providers perform basic SEM (search engine marketing) as part of their packages.

#12: Is there Someone to Call?
Technical support may cost, but it may be helpful if you're in a crunch.

#13: Development Help Available?
Is there someone to turn to for Perl, C++, or Java questions?

#14: Server Reliability
Ensure your web hosting provider runs reliable servers.

#15: How Many Mailboxes Do You Get?
Do you get only one e-mail address with your web hosting provider or multiple?

#16: Log File Access
Why accessing your website log files is essential. Ensure your web hosting provider offers them.

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Choosing a Web Hosting Provider Help and Tips

Choosing a Web Hosting Provider
Help and Tips