Web Hosting FAQs - A Beginner's Guide

simple and quick answers to web hosting questions

Friday, May 9, 2008

Web Hosting FAQs Guide for Beginners
Web Hosting Help FAQs was developed with one goal in mind - to answer questions in the shortest amount of time. It is the *least* you need to know about web hosting - only the basics, without the mumbo jumbo.

Why should I use a Web hosting provider?

Hosting your own site allows you to use your own domain name at www.example.com. This appears professional and is easy to remember.
You have total control over your web site's features. Add scripts, a shopping cart, or password protect a folder anytime.
A reputable host can accomodate your growing traffic needs. As more visitors come to your site, you won't have to worry about whether your site can handle the extra traffic.
Editing your site is a breeze because you can access your files instantly.

Why Host Your Own Site?
Protect Your Online Identity	Protect your brand identity by registering www.yourname.com in the name of your business.
Full Control	Of every aspect of your Web site, including email or account permissions.
Expandability	Customize hosting services to your Web site design's requirements.
Instant Updates	Update your site instantly, from any computer.

How do I use The Web Hosting Guide?

Take a peek through each section of the Web Hosting Guide - they are listed by topic. To find out more on how to choose a hosting package, our shared hosting faqs is a good tutorial. We encourage everyone to use a good, reputable Web hosting provider.

For a more general overview on building a web site, a great place to start is Creating a web site section.

We hope you enjoy reading the Web Hosting Guide for Beginners. Have fun!

Featured Question: How long should I register my domain name for?

You can register your domain name in 1, 2, 5, 10 years, depending on the registrar and extension (e.g. .com, .net) of the domain. Regardless of the length a domain is previously registered, the owner may extend the registration before it expires. The length of notice available to renew a domain before it expires depends on the domain name's current registrar. Therefore, registering for a longer period may be more convenient (so one does not have to re-register as frequently). Some domain name registrars offer lower prices on longer registration periods as an incentive to keep the customer for a longer period of time.