A Brief Overview of Web Hosting Types

Contributed by Carpesomediem

What do you mean there are different types of web hosting?

Sally didn't know what she was looking at: There were a million different types of web hosting options in front of her and she had no idea which one would be right for her web site. She didn't even have a clue where to begin... so, she began by starting at the top of the list and then went down it one-by-one, using Google (www.google.com) to find the answers to what each one did and which one would be right for her.

How do I choose the right web host for me?

Sally made a list of all the hosts she could find information on. Most importantly, she found definitions for most of the mess that caused her initial headache.

Budget hosts focus on the feature-to-dollar scenario, where you pay for exactly what you get. These services are used for people who can't necessary afford all the bells and whistles for their web site.

Reselling hosts are more business-oriented on the web site scheme of life. After buying hosting services through another company, a reseller will make sure all your web hosting bills are affordable. This type of host is also good for those who may be on a tight budget but need a web site for other reasons.

FrontPage web hosts are centered around the Microsoft FrontPage software which has become all the rage when designing web sites. These types of hosts focus on the software package and offer specialized technical support and customer service to integrate Microsoft's technology.

Premier companies offer packages, add-ons, extras and sometimes even more. They are the complete package and cost a decent amount of capital to maintain over the long term.

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