Getting A New Web Host

Choosing a new web host can be hard work for an expert or beginner, so you should take care not to rush your choice otherwise you may regret it later on. A number of steps should be thought about and then written down to begin with.

Why you want a web host?

First off we are asking why you want a web host, to launch your new company, or advertise an established one, taking up blogging or another personal use, or just want your own email. These reasons will all play a role and take into account when choosing your next web host. Also what platform you want it hosted on either Linux or Windows. You now know what prime use is for the basis to your needs. If your going to run an online shop then PHP and mySQL will need to be supported. If youre planning on using a merchant banking process will also need to be able to use an SSL certificate, to keep your customers card details safe. With blogs you would need mySQL and PHP, but would not need lots of bandwidth or disk space, or just personal use its all down to what you are trying to do with it. If your primary function is email then you need to make sure you have more than enough accounts for your users as well as disk space and bandwidth. Companies like KDA provide UK business class web hosting.

PHP and mySQL are what?

What are these magically things called mySQL and PHP? Well these are all different web technologies that are all used without your knowledge in day to day use. PHP is Hypertext preprocessor used for scripts in dynamic pages. MySQL is a Relational Database Management System, and allows data to be accessed and stored dynamically. SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer is a cryptographic protocol that provides a secure communication over networks. But SSL has been replaced by TLS or Transport Layer Security but ultimately does the same job as SSL. Many people refer to it as such as its what people know this type of security as.

Bandwidth or how long is a piece of string?

Managed dedicated servers will all come with X amount of bandwidth. We have now discussed and understood the technical stuff. We move onto some more and quite important nitty gritty stuff. Bandwidth or data allowance needs to be considered. Shown typically in gigabytes, it can be hard to work out how much bandwidth you need. When you find a potential host ask them about it and say what your using the server for and how much bandwidth you need. Your site might be suspended or you get charged for more bandwidth if you happen to run out in a particular month.

Finding your web host

We know what your server is going to be for, and the spec and bandwidth to along side it, . You now must source business class web hosting. Get hold of a computer magazine and this is the best tip I was told, take out all the nice big glossy web host ads, then see what has been left, large companies will have really low prices but their customer services can be some what poor. You are far better off searching on the internet for hosting forums and posting up what your web hosting is for. You will then get some information back from users about the companies and should then end up with a reputable company.

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