Web Hosting

• Web hosting means storing your web site on a public server
• Web hosting normally includes email services
• Web hosting often includes domain name registration
• A domain name is a unique name for your web site.
• Choosing a hosting solution should include domain name registration.
• Your domain name should be easy to remember and easy to type. 

Before you sign up with a host provider, make sure to check this:

• What are the restrictions on monthly transfer?
• Will the web site be closed if it exceeds the volume?
• Will you be billed a fortune if the web site exceeds the volume?
• Is upgrading a simple task?

Calculate the following: average page size * expected page views per month
 

E-mail Forwarding

E-mail forwarding allows you to have multiple e-mail personalities.
With e-mail forwarding, you can setup aliases for other e-mail accounts

Before you choose your web host, make sure that:

• The hosting type suits your needs
• The hosting type is cost effective
• Upgrading to a better server is possible
• If needed, upgrading to a dedicated server is possible