FAQ:  What is Web Hosting?

 

Answer:

Your website, which includes all of your pages, content, files, etc. are stored on computers called web servers. The server computer is said to be the “host” for your site. In other words, they look after your site and ensure it is available 24/7.  Hosting companies vary greatly in their reliability, speed, security, and customer service for your website.  This is why it is so important to choose the right hosting company. 

  The technology and maintenance of the various hosting company’s computers impacts their reliability.  If the server goes down, so does your website.  When that happens, no one will be able to access your site.  Look for hosting companies that can guarantee over 99.9% “up-time” (the opposite of downtime) so that you can be assured your site will remain live. 

     Speed is another issue when looking at hosting companies.  When someone clicks on your web site, the speed that they can retrieve your site is affected by the host server.  If the server has a low processing speed, it will take longer for your pages to load.  Having adequate bandwidth for your site is also important.  That way, no matter how large your site is, it will load quickly.

   Security is another consideration.  Hosting companies widely vary as to their physical facilities where the servers are located, as well as the steps they have taken to safeguard your website on-line.  This is especially important if you have an e-commerce store.  A hosting company that does not have a robust security system may not be counted on to protect all of your transactions and private information.

   Lastly, it is important to have good customer support.  If you have a problem, you will want to have a person you can talk to, rather than some faceless website that may, or may not get back to you.

Our website hosting offers the best reliability, speed, security, and customer support in the business.  We currently host over 80,000 websites, and have an “up-time” of over 99.9%.  Our well-maintained servers use the latest technology, and are SSL Encrypted for your protection.  We offer huge bandwidth and fast processing speed, which allows the quickest loading time for your site. If you should have any questions or concerns, you can speak with one of our customer care representatives.  This is what sets us apart from other hosting companies.

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