Web Design and Development-Part 13

Website Hosting
It refers to the service that allows a site to be stored on and accessed from the internet. It is like the main centre of a website. To most organisations, there is only two options: invest in a self-made infrastructure or find an external host. While a small organisation can hold its own server, but for the large organisations like wipro or any other they need to work on an external server equipped with able manpower and known people. This is because these sites are driven by a desire to retain total control of everything they do. As such, the only realistic option for the vast majority of firms is to seek the support of an independent Website Hosting company.
Website Hosting companies number in the thousands. They took a small amount of money in lieu of space inn their server for data and other works. Yet, even a cursory review will show that they are not all the same. Some offer excellent value in terms of disk space, but have very poor service. Others have highly knowledgeable staff, but are undermined by bad technology. How can you identify the company that is right for you?
The following process can be used to identify suitable candidates:
Step 1. Collect References Ask your peers (e.g. via a trade organisation) how they handle their own sites. An experienced one help you a lot in opting the best web server.
Step 2. Initial Screening Contact selected Hosts by email, outlining your requirements. Any company that fails to respond within a timely period can be eliminated.
Step 3. Detailed Screening Ask about:
• Site hosting & connectivity • Security arrangements • Customer service • Cost
Step 4: Evaluation and Decision The basic question is “Can this company meet our organisation’s needs, now and in the future”. If the answer is ‘yes’, the decision has been made and final negotiations can begin. It is the basic need of a web server company to provide the service to their clients and as good as can be.

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