Web Hosting Managment Education and Training

Where to go to learn more about choosing and using web hosting services

Web hosting management education and training is easy to find, and that can be a good or a bad thing. There are many websites out there, telling you how to choose a web host -- so how do you choose which one to read? While some may offer valid and useful information, some websites may provide unreliable information.

First focus on your task. If you are choosing a host, read about how to choose one. If you already have a host, you need to concentrate on setting up your website or on issues that arise in your hosting relationship. Things to consider before choosing between web hosting service providers include:

1. Whether you will need an online storefront or just a basic website;

2. Whether you need a web hosting company that provides web design or whether you or your staff will design it;

3. And what level of traffic the site will attract.

Learn about web hosting online

If you don't know much about web hosting, it may be helpful to learn the vocabulary and what industry terms mean. Find out how to choose the best web host for your website before you start checking out the host websites.

Find out more about domain hosting and domain registrars

Even more important than the choice of web hosting service is your choice of domain name. This can be a confusing choice, and understanding how to register a domain will help you make sense of some of the jargon you'll find at the web hosting sites. Often you get at least a year's worth of domain name registration when you sign up for hosting, but if you know the domain name you want and want to hold off on getting a host for several months, you might want to register the domain using one of the domain hosting services.

Understand bandwidth and how much of it you need from your web hosting company

The amount of bandwidth you need depends on the type of website and graphics you plan to use. Some web hosting services advertise unlimited bandwidth, but there may be certain conditions that apply in order to qualify. Web hosting management education and training specific to bandwidth can help you understand this important part of your web hosting choice.

Decide whether professional web hosting that offers dedicated servers is your best choice

Dedicated servers are an important option for high-traffic websites, especially those where maximum uptime is essential. Learn what you need to look for before making your choice.

• When looking for web hosting information, look at sites that don't offer web hosting themselves to get an unbiased view, but also check out the information and support sections of hosting companies you are considering, since this will be your best source of information about how to use their software once you sign up.

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