Yesterday I received a nice email in my inbox, I read that shortand interesting email, it was like 5 to 6 lines max, at the endwas a link which I was asked to click on. I did exactly that. Iwait for about 1 minute but no page downloaded. I think myInternet connection gets down so I checked it but it was perfect.

I refresh the page many times but results were same. I read allother mails and did my routine work. In evening suddenly Iremember that mail. Since it was so Interesting, I again read itand click on the link but this time also same results appears. Ifinally give up and delete that mail.

This whole episode left a question in my mind that why peopledon't choose their web host wisely. In fact it's the most vitalpart of Internet business.

A web host is the first important step towards building ourInternet business. You can get cheap or even free hostingservices but don't prefer free hosting for commercial sites. Yourusers are going to get blasted with annoying pop-ups every timethey surf to your page, it's going to be impossible to get adecent position in a search engine, and you don't even get areal business URL. No one's going to remember your web addressif they have to type www.myfreehost.com/my_site.

So the question is what points we should consider before selectour web host.

1. Space

It's the first point to consider that how much space your hostis providing to you. If you have one or two page website with nodownloads, it's not an important point but if you are planningto go for resale right product, you need at least 100 MB space.Most good web host provide minimum 1 GB space to their clients.

2. Bandwidth

It's the most important part to check. Did you know that siteswith high downloads causes many people to go over budget onbandwidth and lose their host? Sometimes they have to pay feesup to hundreds of dollars. It's essential to check before buyingany hosting services. Most good host provides 25 to 50 GBBandwidth.

3. Support System

It's also key point. If you get stuck at any point, how longdoes it take to get support? Do they provide 24/7 phone support.

Some Additional features we must check:

How many POP email account they are providing?

How many database they are providing?

Do they have Web based e-mail?

Do they have Anti-Spam and Anti-Virus filters?

Can you Password Protected your directories?

Do they take regular backup in case of server get crashed?

Do they have money-back Guarantee, if you don't like theirservices?

Do they support Perl, PHP, Crontab and Secure Server Layer?

(You don't require these facilities in beginning but after sometime you need it.)

I personally trust "Ultimate Web Hosting Services" for myhosting needs. They have all features that a professional hostmust have. The must to tell feature of this hosting service isthat it gives one hour response guarantee but usually I getresponse in 5-10 minutes. I prefer this hosting service justbecause of its speedy response and its tons of superb qualities.You can try their services at:http://www.ultimatewebhostingservices.com

I am not saying that they are the best. There may be othercompanies that have even better services but in terms of theirprices they are the best.

So whatever host you choose you must consider these points soyou never get in trouble.

Copyright 2005 Raamakant S.

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