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A web host is someone who provides space within a server through which differing types of data can be uploaded and stored on the World Wide Web. Web hosting providers generally use a computer that is not unlike the commercial computers you have at home. The inherent difference is that their computers cater to, or serve, the web sites, therefore becoming referred to as "servers." A collection of servers is more commonly known as a datacenter, a tool that is more or less reserved for the largest of web hosting companies. The majority of web hosting companies simply rent out their server space from one of these large companies owning and operating a datacenter. With literally thousands upon thousands of web hosting companies to choose from, you must first research exactly the type of service that best suites your needs, so as to find the most agreeable price/plan available. That is to say, if you are looking for a small-scale host for personal use, you should be looking at different hosts than a highly lucrative business looking for an ecommerce host.

Small-scale web host hunters should place their focus on 2 things:

  • Cost
  • Disk space
On the other hand, a large-scale web host hunter should place their focus more on:
  • Available bandwidth
  • Level of customer support / tech help
  • Professionalism of provider
As we delve deeper and deeper into the technological age, the Internet increasingly becomes a powerful resource/tool with an ever-increasing following. Due to this increasing demand for Internet, and recent developments of high-speed Internet connections, it is not surprising that the web hosting industry is having more success than ever before. The United States of America is leading the way in terms of web hosting, ranking number 1 in the world for domain name purchasers with more than 23.5 million registered. The next ranking country, Germany, has approximately 2.1 million registered domain names, an incredible 20 (+) million less than the United States. Not surprisingly, the United States is home to 4 of the largest 5 web hosting companies in the world, with a German company claiming the 5th spot.

When speaking of web hosting, we must make it clear that we are not simply referring to creation/implementation of websites. Web hosting refers to the hosting of any/all kinds of data on the Internet. This includes web site hosting, image hosting, email hosting, ecommerce hosting, etc. The web hosting industry is broken up into 4 main categories, those of:

  • Free Web Hosting
  • Shared Web Hosting
  • Dedicated Hosting
  • Colocation Hosting
Prices can range anywhere from $0, to $10 to $100/month, depending on the space and reliability that is sought after.

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