My webhost review : ZNET INDIA

As you can see i run a wordpress powered site which is hosted on ZNET INDIA servers.I made quite a research before choosing ZNET INDIA as my hosting service provider.

Let me explain why an indian webhoting company and that too ZNET.

• ZNET is one of only service provider in india which supports fantastico script(all that i need to run my site).
  
• Provides latest PHP an My SQL database (Both 5.0+) for every hosting plan in linux.
  
• Very quick in providing wordpress updates.Recently when wordpress 2.7 was released i saw an update link my cpanel just a day later.
  
• Being an Indian webhosting company i can call them whenever i run into any trouble which i cant afford if it were a US based server.
  
• Good effective business model and good management.Recently ZNET has gone green to provide services more efficiently.
  

When i started my research on webhosts i first started with Indian companies.I shortlisted net4.in,znet india,brain pulse and indialinks.

I also had a look at manashoting but later dropped it from my list( you too better avoid them).

The problem with indialinks was that there was no onsite hosting packages rate and i had to contact their support.And when i did contact,it was a shocker. 2500 Rs for 50MB of webspace( way too high)

And the issue with brain pulse was that of site duplication.You can find two brainpulse sites one at .com and other at .in .

I couldn’t dare in deciding which is the true one.But if you’re sure about the true brainpulse site,no harm in choosing them.

 

It is an US based company with offices in india and customised website for indians.Their packages are attractive too.

Net4 did not have any issues with it.It could have been either way in choosing between net4 and znet.

I wanted a web space of 1 GB for which the price tag at net4 was a touch higher.(Remember,i’m not looking for that ‘cheap’ hosting which you’ll find with other webhosts in india)

Therefore i had no hesitation in choosin znet as my webhost.I purchased a domain and also a hosting package from them and believe me my site went live in just under 12 hrs which is exceptional.

You may find some words of mouth against net4 and znet on the web but c’mon net4 is the leader in indian webhosting market and znet has a class of its own.

But before i made my final decision for znet i even had a sneek  at US hosts.Most of them offer hosting packages at 5.95$/mnth but thats for a contract of 3 yrs minimum.So you gotto to pay 5.95$ * 12months*3 yrs at a single time.

But they give much more than just a hosting space like adwords credits,yahoo credits, unlimited webspace,unlimited domain hosting,unlimited subdomains.But the point is,do you need them?

I made use of this website as my tool in my research and you too may find it useful.

Coming back to ZNET,their support is good,prices reasonable both for basic and premium plans.Their downtime may not be 99.99% as they say but its right up there with the best.I log onto my site atleast 15 times in the day time and never did i find my site down.

I’ll be very strict against this on ZNET and update this post should i face any problem in this regard.

The Best Available Web Hosting Providers

A single Google search of web hosting providers would generate an astronomical number of results and searching for the top web hosting companies can prove to be a difficult task, especially for the novice user. It therefore becomes important to perform a selective analysis in order to zero down on the best hosting provider available. We have compiled a list of the top 3 hosting providers that have garnered ample popularity in the hosting industry, especially among their satisfied customer base.

1. Startlogic 

This company offers the unbeatable no questions asked 30 day money back guarantee as well as a 99.9% uptime guarantee. Their data center is based in Phoenix and the center is equipped state-of-the-art redundant optical fiber connections. The company is rated among the highly reliable hosting providers in the industry and boasts of a highly satisfied customer base.

2. iPower 

The iPower is synonymous with high-end technology and a world class customer support system. Their 4 Tier1 data center functions exclusively on AT&T's Global Crossing and Cable & Wireless' OC48 / OC192 Global IP backbones. The company uses high-end technology and equipment including HP ProLiant servers, Dell PowerEdge servers as well as Cisco & Foundry Firewalls and Routers. This hosting company too is considered top-notch in the hosting industry. It also utilizes redundant dual AC and DC power feeds that are outfitted with multiple backup systems and emergency environment controls in the unlikely event of a crisis. Customers can be convinced of worldclass services and technology when signing up for iPower.

3. BlueHost 

BlueHost is a famous hosting provider in the industry and has been able to outsmart the fierce completion in the industry primarily due to their unsurpassed customer service and deployment of advanced technology in their service deliveries. The company utilizes the advanced technology of the Quad processor Opteron servers that are much faster as well as more reliable than the servers used by its competitors. Their uptime gurantee is however considered to be standard as compared to the hosts mentioned above. All n all, the company is quite reliable and you can expect quality service delivery from them as a web hosting provider.

It is important to take note that both Startlogic and iPower use vDeck 2.0 control panel which has revolutionized the web hosting industry. The vDeck was first developed by iPower themselves and therefore customers can expect a quick fix and finer tweaks from them as compared to others.

Beginners, Make Your Own Website For Under $400

Many beginners have no idea what needs to be done to get a website up and running but they know they want one because everyone else has one.

So, if you're a beginner to website design and want to get a website created from scratch I'll go into some detail here to map out exactly what to do step-by-step, as well as the potential prices involved. I will also give you a suggestion of the best place online that is both beginner friendly and completely robust - filled with everything you'll ever need and more to create the best website possible for you and your readers.

The very first thing you need to do before you make a website is to decide what you want your website to be about. Sounds simple doesn't it but you'll be surprised by just how many people skip this first important step. "And how do I do this", you ask. Make a list of things you like. What are you interested in? What are your hobbies? What kind of things do you like to read about? Talk about? Think about? Put them on your list.

It's not necessary that you be an expert in the topic that you create your website about but I would suggest it be something that you're really interested in otherwise you'll lose interest in it quickly and your website will die. For your website to prosper, you'll have to write content and make revisions and changes fairly frequently and if you're not really a fan of the topic you've chosen you'll never follow through. So, look at the list you've made and chose the best topic for you.

It is also a good idea to be completely sure of the type of audience your website will be geared toward since this will have a lot to do with the type of website you'll ultimately build. Is your website just for your family and friends? Is it going to be geared toward a certain readership - such as purebred Akita lovers, people interested in vintage Camaro's, trout fishermen, etc? Or do you want to build a website business to make money online? Cost - $0, but some of your time.

For this article, I will assume that you are building a website geared toward one of the types of audiences as listed above. Now that you've decided what your website is about and who you plan to build the site for, it's time to start building the actual website. What I would encourage you to do first is to find a web host and buy a domain name. You can do these two things separately or you can do them at the same time, it's up to you. What I would suggest beginners do would be to get both at the same place to cut down on a few steps down the road.

"What are domain names and web hosts and why do I need them?" Good question. This is a very important step in the website building process. In answer to your question you can think of it this way: a web host rents you space on their computers to put all your websites files. It's kind of like renting an apartment or house to put all your stuff - you pay them a monthly fee to keep your website files safe and your website up and running all day long.

Even if you didn't know it, you do know what examples of domain names are. Have you ever heard of "ebay" or "apple"? How about "Google" or "Yahoo"? I thought so. Your domain name is a name that is unique to you and your website - kind of like a phone number, but in name form since most people can remember names better than a long list of numbers. This name is what visitors type into their browser windows to find your actual website.

If you don't have a website host or a domain name you can't have a website. It's that simple. You can get a free website but I would not recommend you ever going that route if you want to be taken seriously online. This boils down to an issue of credibility.

So, with that in mind, I suggest you go the paid route. Charges vary from host to host and among domain name registrars. If you shop around you can often find a reputable web host that will offer you a free domain name as a part of their plan. If you decide to buy them separately prices typically run anywhere from $8 to $30+ for domain names per year, while web hosting prices can vary from $6 to $20+ a month for a basic website, depending on which you choose.

Cheaper is not always better. Let me repeat that: cheaper is not always better, so research a few web hosts before deciding on a plan. Compare plans, email the host to ask questions ahead of time and see what kinds of responses you get. Good customer service and technical help is tremendously important and you want to pick a company that you can have a good and long lasting relationship with right from the start.

It's a real pain to have to switch around later if you don't make the right choice the first time out. It costs you time, effort, and can cost you money if you have a business website - so choose very, very carefully.

One company you might want to check out that is absolutely excellent in all respects of web site hosting is SiteBuildIt (SBI). SBI offers an all-in-one package that is fantastic for the website designer - whether you are a beginner or not.

They have it all - colorful website templates, the ability to create newsletters, blog functionality, brainstorming and research tools, domain name, unlimited great customer support, webmail account, point and click site-building, a form builder, a money back guarantee and much much more.

Business Web Hosting - Best Practices in Selecting a Virtual Private Server Provider

Most businesses and websites begin with a shared hosting provider, which can be more convenient but also poses certain limitations on bandwidth, file transfer and server configurations. As a result, you'll likely want to upgrade from a shared web host to a virtual private server, which can provide an effective way to give you the power you need without the full cost or maintenance of a dedicated server.

VPS Advantages

When you upgrade to a VPS, you'll get your own "virtual" server space. For most users, you'll want to select a Linux Apache server that runs Web Host Manager (WHM) which can facilitate the process of managing your new server.

Those familiar with cPanel will find WHM to be an extension of the platform, allowing you to manage multiple sites, domains and configurations with relative ease - rather than managing domains as extensions of your primary domain, each of your domains will get their own account and you can assign them specific IP addresses. Rather than sharing an IP, you will get 2 IPs assigned to your server and can even set your own name servers, which can have SEO advantages by ensuring that your IP "neighborhood" is clean.

As a transition from shared hosting, a virtual private server provides a number of advantages to allow you to scale as you grow your site or network of sites.

Selecting a VPS Provider

Your choice of virtual private server provide is even more important than the shared web host you select, especially for first time server operators - a hosting provider with a strong track record of reliable support will help you to get the most from your new VPS. As a result, make sure you pick a reputable host that offers around-the-clock phone and email support for technical problems. The best hosts will work with you to resolve problems, and, more importantly, help find solutions to ensure that the issues don't recur in the future. For web masters upgrading from shared hosting, you'll likely encounter configuration, backup and technical issues that you've never seen before - in these cases, having the right hosting support can provide a world of difference.

Web Hosting For New Webmasters!

Everyone starts off looking to create a website, with little clue as to how to actually start doing it. First of all, as you've gathered, you need a good web host. A great way to find out who are great web host could be, are hosting review sites. An unbiased one is listed at the bottom of this article.

What you need to keep in mind though is, what are the features will you actually need for your website(s)? What you will most certainly need, and in order, are:

PHP web scripting language

At least 80% of web hosts on the Internet provide you with PHP. PHP is the most popular way of creating fancy websites. It's free and it works well. Wordpress blogs work off it, most online photo album websites work off it, in fact most websites on the Internet use PHP - so you will too.

MySQL Databases

Almost any complex free or paid script needs access to a database. And MySQL is the most popular (free) database system on earth. In fact, Yahoo.com uses it!

Ability to add more domain names

This means down the road, you can add extra www.yoursecondname.com to your web hosting account to run an extra website. You'll want to be able to add on at least 5 more domains for your web hosting - so you have some breathing space for another website later.

A Site Builder

If you have little to no website building knowledge, a Site Builder tool is a great way to start getting more familiar with the Internet and building websites. A number of web hosts offer a Site Builder tool to use, but most do not so you'll need to pay attention to the features list of the web host you are looking at if you want this feature.

CGI

CGI is a more arcane scripting language than PHP. It was more popular back in the day. It is generally less efficient than PHP regarding its inner workings so if your site gets popular this could start bogging down your hosting account, but it still has plenty of usefulness yet. Some specialist scripts require CGI because PHP just isn't as suitable for the job for a number of technical reasons. Most web hosts offer this by default, but you'll want to just do a quick double check.

FrontPage extensions

This is not a requirement. It simply makes it easy for people that have Microsoft FrontPage installed (although Microsoft have stopped developing FrontPage). This is only mentioned here as you will see it listed from time to time, its not important at all.

AwStats web statistics

Practically all hosts off their customers some form of visitor statistics software that lets you see what your visitors are doing on your website and where they are coming from. This helps you figure out if your site needs improving (if you see your visitors all running away quickly at a certain web page on your site). AwStats is the best statistics software for new web masters and advanced web masters alike. It is not in depth, you cannot get real detail, but it makes it amazingly simple and easy to get a good feel for what is happening on your website. I personally love it. Webalizer is another statistics program, but it isn't that helpful (you will see this listed too from time to time).

Hosting Your Websites

As a journalist I need to explore sections of the internet world and find out what works and what doesn't. Such investigations bring up new information that many aren't familiar with; on this occasion I interviewed one of my business associates who had some good news...

Richard Martin is an experienced businessman and is attempting to focus on bringing some of his 'offline businesses' onto the internet. The cost in doing so has restricted his progress, but in conversation, he told me of new technology that many are missing out on...

... He said, "First and foremost I am guilty... I know doubt have followed the same path as many are doing now. I have gradually grown from one website to over 10. Without knowing too much about the internet I foolishly hosted every new website either on a different hosting provider or with another account on the current provider and paid separately for each account.

So perhaps if I was paying $8 per month x 10 = $80, I paid this for some 18 months as I thought it was a necessary procedure. Until I understood how hosting providers work.

I worked with one hosting provider from my early days in 2001 and would have suggested them to everyone as I thought they were excellent. Good customer service, pretty much reliable and my websites were seen on the internet. No qualms, no problems and no hesitations.

Everything was hunky dory and I accepted the $80 per month for all my sites. Then when I read more I found that you can now find hosting providers that allow multiple websites in one account. Today most multiple providers suggest 10 websites for one monthly fee. Yet even better news is that because of competition some hosting providers allow unlimited websites. Initially their costing was that little bit higher, but even that has come down to compete with the mainstream providers.

So... Now I'm smiling all the way to the bank as my $80 per month has been reduced to just $7.95, for ALL of my websites. Isn't competition a beautiful thing... All my websites are hosted with a reliable hosting provider.

If you are using links between your sites then using one hosting provider may affect their linking strength, but when you're saving money that out weighs this benefit.

Beyond all the money saving possibilities this particular hosting provider claims to be totally 'green' and works of the power of the sun and wind. Not only am I getting a good deal, am I also being green..."

May I say Richard was rather enthusiastic about this conversation as his budget would remain at $80 for servicing his websites, but the remaining $72 would be spent on traffic improvements. I could see he was pleased.

Popularity of Managed Services

Don't let the downtime be a fact of your business. Your website is your online tool and is directly tied to your business success. Your tight budget limits may not allow you to have your own dedicated IT staff. However, with the help of managed services, you can have your own personal IT staff to control everything proactively without worrying for any overhead expenditure. You will have all your services and applications managed 24x7 from a central console.

Whether it's about patch management, virus updates, data back-ups, server monitoring, networking or reporting, you can handle all using breakthrough technology. Managed Services take away the headaches of failures by moving away from a break.

There is no dearth of highly experienced web hosting companies providing all managed services at the most competitive prices suiting to your business and budget. The best example is NaviSite Inc., where you can get your entire web hosting requirements (managed services, hosting solutions, server monitoring) catered in the best possible way. Moreover, they have got the highly qualified as well as the certified technicians to handle all the technical bottlenecks hampering the productivity of your business.

Managed services have come up as boon for small to medium sized businesses as these services offer a unique business model that aligns IT with the goals and objectives of the organization. Connectivity errors, network problems, server downtime are some of the errors that directly impact the profitability of the managed service providers. All such providers follow a rigorous troubleshooting model to prevent hitches instead of the traditional consulting model where service providers love to extract more compensation in name of more problems.

Also, there are other numerous benefits of managed services. Since everything is managed remotely, this means lesser onsite visits and more of the utilization of your workforce and earning potential. With the help of managed services, you can address multiple issues for different clients while engaged in concurrent remote sessions. So, all the benefits lead to no more haggling over invoices with clients.

Why are you lacking behind? Give your business the power of managed services today and experience a complete new world of freedom from website downtime and technical defaults.

7 Tips in Choosing the Right Web Hosting Company

As a business owner or individual, you may have decided to have your own web page. You may have decided on the contents of the web page and all the security features required for users navigating the web page or ordering products online.

The next step you need to take is to decide who is going to host your website.

To choose a web hosting company, compare the services provided by various companies. Before you make a decision on which company is to host your website, you need to keep the following factors in mind:

1. Resources - Make sure the web hosting service has sufficient equipment and capacity to provide stable and reliable service.

2. Allowed Content - It may also be necessary to find out what is the policy adopted by the web hosting service for illegal content on customer web pages. Servers hosting illegal content are frequently blocked. You may not want your business to suffer if the server hosting your web page was taken down due to objectionable content hosted.

3. Price - The bottom line should always be in view as far as price is concerned. There are free webhosting services available, but there are stringent restrictions on resources and customization on such servers. Therefore, unless you are on a shoestring budget, it is better to avoid free webhosting services. Consider a commercial service that quotes reasonable rates coupled with realistic Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees.

4. QoS Guarantees and Money-back - It is common to see webhosting services claiming to provide uptime close to 100%. While no server is infallible, a QoS claim backed up by an offer of refunding charges paid or free service in lieu of equipment downtime is an indication that the service provider is committed to providing good service to customers.

5. Maintenance and Backup Policy - Before you sign up with a provider, find out the frequency of equipment maintenance and backing up of data on the servers. This is a good indication of the reliability of the service and safety your data in case of server failure.

6. Technical Support & Customer Feedback - Most companies claim to offer technical support 24X7, and the veracity of these claims can always be verified by talking to other customers utilizing the service.

7. Domain Name Ownership - Find out if the webhosting company will register the domain name with you as the owner as resolving disputes over domain name ownership can become quite expensive.

Ms. Pinky is a Computer Support Specialist for more than 25 years. Has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, MS Research work in Systems Engineering.

The Importance of a Web Hosting Review

Every single, fully-functioning website resides on a server somewhere in the world. Those servers exist in a number of formats, and the majority of them are owned and operated by web hosting companies. Anyone looking to create a website, including individuals and major corporations, will probably need to hire a web hosting company in order to have access to a server. The trick to creating and maintaining a fast, responsive, secure and successful website is to locate a server that provides everything a client needs.

This may not be as simple as it sounds. For example, there are companies providing space on a server, but it may be a shared server, or it can be a "basic" service which can be a dedicated server, FTP platform and little else. It takes some research and information to make the best choice in a web hosting provider.

It all begins with a consumer understanding what they will need from their web hosting company. They will need to know if their operating platform, web development software, and a variety of other factors will be compatible with a particular company. They must also ensure that there are beneficial or helpful services that their company will provide, such as dedicated customer service and security features.

How does a consumer go about identifying a web hosting company? The best approach is to find a comprehensive listing of all available candidates, and then do a thorough examination of any available web hosting reviews.

Why would a review be important? Just as in any other kind of service, web hosting will list or itemize for a potential client the many features of their particular service, but they will not explain just how well they meet these guarantees. Only a web hosting review will be able to fully explain if a company has lived up to its promised service.

Additionally, anyone who has had a particularly good or bad experience with any specific company should make a point of providing feedback or provide a review at any location possible. In doing so, they will be able to direct fellow consumers in a good direction.

At a web hosting review site visitors can review companies individually or seek out a personalized listing of all pre-qualified and guaranteed providers. The site makes at least one hosting review available for each company, and ensures that only the most reliable and proven candidates make their lists.

Web Host - A Webspace Provider Who Meets Your Significant Online Business Requirement

Most of you may probably think that a web space stores HTML, videos and image in a web site and these are viewed by a web surfer. But a web space also includes more than just simple HTML files. Webspace provider makes sure that your website includes FrontPage Extensions, CGI programs, JavaScript files and email accounts, along with website log files and PHP files. FrontPage extensions support features such as e-mail processing, counters, data collection and data processing features. FrontPage extensions are script files that run on the web server and broaden the functionality of the software.

Web host play an essential part in your internet business. Whether it is home based or commercial business, your webspace provider (a.k.a.) has the perfect solution for storing or uploading company data on servers. Basically, a web hosting solution can be categorised into three types, co-located server hosting, dedicated hosting, and shared hosting. This categorisation helps company to determine the exact solution for their business.

Most middle-sized or large sized firms may choose dedicated hosting solutions for their hosting needs. The server is located offsite and is maintained by the webspace provider. Large-sized organisations would rather opt for Co-located server hosting. This type of hosting solution costs more as the firm needs to purchase more than one server for their use. Monitoring of the server is also required.

The best and most prevalent web hosting option is shared hosting. It is inexpensive and monitors a majority of small business sites. Here, Web host may also provide customers to develop their own ecommerce sites through design templates and other tools.

Every webspace provider also ensures to track the number of visitors who come and navigate through a particular web site. They do this with the help of log files.

Web host also include email accounts. These appear corporate email accounts that are important for the business, as customers contact for quotes or sales information via these emails.

Nowadays, as disk space is cheap, most web hosting companies are including hundreds of gigabytes of web storage. But it is important to have a right plan for your business requirements. If you are planning to host a large web site, only then you should look for a web hosting plan that offers hundred Gigabytes of storage capacity.

What Do You Know About Reseller Hosting?

One interesting field in the world of web hosting is the existence of reseller hosting. Reseller hosting simply means that you can purchase a hosting and have it sold to other people. It will have a certain amount of bandwidth and disk space for the buyer to build his website. Reseller hosting will purchase a huge amount of server capacity and then have it break into smaller portion to be sold as hosting packages to customers. This is a good way for newcomers to try out and earn money in the web hosting business.

The introduction of reseller hosting has been beneficial as a quick start business. It is know as simple way for people to make an extra income online. Being a reseller hosting will only require a little amount of investment and it is one of the most cost effective way to build a business in the web hosting industry.

In an industry that rakes in billion of dollars every year, it would certainly feel good to be part of it. It is one of the hottest small business modules that one can operate part time and turn it into a full time business eventually.

With reseller hosting, you can design your own package to attract different groups of customers. This can broaden your market scope and make you more profitable by providing a more diverse kind of service. By having the disk space and bandwidth, you can even make a website for you personal use to promote your services and products. As a reseller hosting business owner, you will have an H-Sphere or a Cpanel control panel. You will be able to setup domains, look at resources, and create hosting packages and many more. You customers will also get the control panel for them to manage their own website and hosting accounts.

Therefore, a reseller hosting is a good idea for small business who want to have a go in the web hosting industry. This is a huge industry and here is definitely enough money to be profited by everyone. To start a reseller hosting business does not require huge investment - Hostgator for example offers reseller hosting package for less than $25/mo. Seeing such, everyone can have a go at it. Once you start, you will get everything and you are ready to go.

How to Pick Up the Right Dedicated Hosting

One of the toughest processes in getting a website is to choose which type of hosting. In the market today, there is the free hosting, shared hosting and the dedicated hosting. If you are looking to use your business for business purposes, you should head for s dedicated hosting. Most people begin with shared hosting only to find out that they face limitations that eventually forced them to change to dedicated hosting.

A dedicated hosting is unlike shared hosting hat host multiple sites in a server. A dedicated hosting only hosts one single website in the whole server. There is also the advantage of having an internet connection of your own where you don't have to compete to get the resources that you need. This means that visitors who come to your website will experience extreme fast speed surfing. This is vital when you are expecting massive traffic to your website.

Having the entire server to you means power to control. Therefore, you can do any customization that you want to in your hosting. You can choose to have certain components to make your website more secure and operate in a more efficient way. You will also have the privilege of choosing the type of operating system you desire. You can choose Linux or Windows depending on your taste. Like e said, you have total power over your website.

Thus, all you have to do is to choose from 2 options you have for a dedicated web hosting. There is the managed and unmanaged category. For a managed service, you just have to provide the hosting provider with your data and this saves you all the technical issues. Most users do not have the knowledge of that anyway. Furthermore, a managed hosting also gives you more security with their monitoring system. As for the unmanaged hosting it is considered as the most common case. You will have to operates and manage the server while the company provides security, bandwidth and so on. The company will also provide some level of assistance but that may come in if you opt to pay the additional fees.

Intermediate Web Hosting - Upgrading to a VPS From Shared Hosts

As your Internet business grows, you may find that you have out-grown your existing shared hosting account. Rather than paying extra for more bandwidth, data transfer and other options, you would strongly consider upgrading to a virtual private server. Unlike dedicated servers, which require technical knowledge of ASP or Unix, VPS platforms often run on the Web Host Manager cPanel-based platform. This provides an intuitive way to learn the intricacies of your server, giving you access to a wide variety of new options including unlimited domain accounts, reseller packages, better backup support and more overall control over your accounts.

Dedicated Servers

While dedicated servers give you unlimited potential in terms of configuration, they can be complex to navigate for beginner and intermediate level users. You will also find that dedicated server options can be quite expensive relative to shared hosting: it's not unusual to find a dedicated server monthly fee that equates to an entire year's worth of shared hosting. The solution is to go with a virtual private server, which allows you greater data transfer and more options at an intermediate price point.

Benefits of VPS

The greatest benefit to a virtual private server is that the setup can scale: you can easily add more features and options to a VPS that is not possible with a shared hosting package. You'll also get your own IP block, which gives you a clean slate to leverage search engine optimization best practices unlike a shared server which could potentially put you in the same IP block with lower quality sites. Using an analogy from real estate, shared hosting would be an apartment while a VPS would represent a condo that is affordable and suits your needs. Whether you are a web master or small business, consider going with a VPS as your sites grow.

What is Apache 2

When the World Wide Web first started out, there weren't many servers to go around. There was only the Netscape Communication Corporation server, which is now known as Sun Java Systems, and that was it. So, as you must imagine, when the Apache HTTP server came onto the scene, there was a lot of hype.

Being the first viable alternative to the Netscape servers served Apache really well. Users who were fed up with the usual took on this server that runs on multiple platforms. In fact, the Apache web server has become so popular that it only took a mere four years for it to rival any other Unix-based web servers. Now it has grown into a fully-fledged organization (the Apache Software Foundation) which advocates free and open software.

History

The Apache web server is a patchwork of ideas and software, collectively developed by a group of programmers in mid-1994. It started off when Robert McCool, who was involved in the NCSA web server circulated a variety of patches via email to Brian Behlendorf, Roy Fielding, Rob Hartill, David Robinson, Cliff Skolnick, Randy Terbush, Robert S. Thau, Andrew Wilson, Eric Hagberg, Frank Peters and Nicolas Pioch. Altogether, they became the first Apache Team.

The amusing moniker that this corporation has gained is a direct reference to the Native American tribe. The primary developer, Brian Behlendorf, said that the name is obtained from a group of people that the organization wishes to emulate. However, some people say that the name 'Apache web server' is actually clever wordplay, derived from 'a patchy web server'. Whatever the reason the name is chosen, it doesn't change the fact that this server has come a long way.

Features

The Apache web server boasts a bevy of features, some of them being SSL and TSL support, a proxy module, common languages interfaces support, authentication modules, server-side programming language and a rewrite engine.

Being a web server, it is used for virtual hosting. And one Apache installation can be used to serve many different websites. And for remote viewing of Apache logs, you can view them through an Internet browser using free scripts, such as AWStats/W3Perl or Visitors.

And all of these features are upgraded with the release of Apache 2.0 on April 6 2002. Several upgrades include more flexible authorization API and improved cache and proxy modules.

Aside from being able to serve the static and dynamic web content on the Internet, the Apache web server is also used to serve other applications. Some of them include the LAMP web server application stack and IBM's Oracle Database. Another use of Apache is for the transmission of data over the Internet safely and securely.

License

Being an open source program, the Apache web server is made available to the general public for free. This allows modifications and upgrades to be done by anyone in the open source community. This has been a distinctive facet of the Apache HTTP server all throughout its history.

Get a Cheap Web Hosting Plan and Make a Great Blog

Many of us are new to blogging and don't have a clue which web hosting plan to choose from. There are many cheap and affordable web hosting sites out there that will make your head spin. Choosing the right plan is determined by many factors. Each factor can be different from person to person. When I started my first blog, I was lost as to which plan I should get. I wanted something cheap and affordable but not one with a bad reputation, etc. Here are some important factors when I was deciding on which affordable web hosting plan to choose from for my blog:

• Monthly Budget - First thing to consider is the monthly cost for hosting. A word of caution, don't just try to find the cheapest plan out there because most likely they are of lower service quality. 
  
• Up Time - Server up time is important for website and blog owners. Look for a provider that offers you close to 100% up time.
  
• Disk Space - It's always better to have more space for your blog. Why? because we need for expansion. As you write more and more posts, you're going to need more space.
  
• Money Back Guarantee - An company with a money back guarantee basically trusts and backs up their service. Period.
  
• Support - It's always smart to look for a cheap web builder and hosting plan with support. Make sure they have customer support for any questions you might have for hosting.
  

Best Web Space Hosting - How to Choose

Finding the best web space host among thousands competing for business is no easy task. If you don't know what exactly looking for in a webhost, it can be especially difficult to find a good one.

With all the fly-by-night, teen-in the basement and start-up hosting companies, it is unwise to sign up to just any web-hosting company and expect quality service.

There still are web hosting companies out there that offers good quality hosting at very affordable prices and the service the offer is outstanding.

As I have reviewed a lot of web hosts over the years, I have found certain qualities and features that identify good web hosts from the others. 

The four most important factors for judging the quality of web hosts are: 

1 Cost 

2 Reliability 

3 Features and 

4 Support.

The cost is important because in the end of the day you want to get the best web space hosting at the best price.

Reliability is also a very important factor because it is nice to know that you will always have websites that runs smoothly without any hassles or interferences. Free web hosting is always not the most reliable so keep that in mind when you are looking to find reliable web hosting.

The features of web hosting is very important. Most web hosting plans offers more or less the same futures unless with a small bonus here or there. It is only when you want hosting for purposes other than a normal website like a business with hundreds of websites when you will have to start thinking about more features.

The support a hosting company offers can mean a lot. Some web hosting companies offers 24/7 support at the same price as other companies which is great to know when you have any problems which you find difficult solving on your own.