Thursday, November 13, 2008

Web Hosting and Domain Names, How to Choose The Right Ones

By Ricardo d Argence

One of the major decisions in the running of a business, is taking the leap forward to start up a website devoted to that business. As opposed to offline business, you have the whole world available to you online.

There are many things to take into consideration. You have the products to sell, and the design of the website all planned out, now it is time to put it all together by choosing a web hosting company.

The first order of business is to choose a domain name. This is perhaps the single most important decision you can make. You will need to choose a domain name that is professional as it will convey the feeling of your business to your customers. When picking a website name, it is smart to stay clear of using cute names as the consumer will likely bypass and move to the next website.

When picking a name for your website, it is best to keep it concise and easy to remember. You will have to design your site around your customers as they are the ones who will be utilizing the site. Will be easy to type? Can you spell your domain name at the phone without much trouble? Choose your website design carefully as this will not be your permanent home on the internet

It might take a long time to find the web hosting company that you feel is right for you. Since there will be a number of options, it is most important that the business owner ask all the neccessary questions and that the web hosting company is able to answer those questions in a full and complete manner.

The most important factor to consider in choosing a web hosting company is how dependable they are. Your website will be shut down for all or part of each month if it does not offer enough space. This is not the goal you have set for your business. Ask the web hosting company if it offers an uptime guarantee. Companies who are dependable will normally offer a guarantee of this type.

Those who are new to the Internet Marketing will have more questions than those who have used it previously. Sometimes the questions you need to ask will not be during business hours. It is key to have a number of ways that the customer can reach the customer service department and that it is open twenty four hours a day.

Another service that is just as crucial as the rest is the storage and bandwidth that your website will need. Most likely, you will not know what your website is, but the web hosting company will. If you want a flashy site, you will need more bandwidth. It is important that you know before hand the ins and outs of web hosting companies.

A good way to find your answers is to do some research. A Google search will yield you all of the information you need. The world is your potential client, reach out and make contact. It will ensure the success of your business.

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