Well, this is the big question, is Shared Web Hosting right for you? Knowing the advantages and what the shared hosting service is, you can probably figure out if its really the type of hosting you needed. If you really need a hosting which is affordable, easy to manage, and you want to have your own domain name, well, it is just right for you. If you think that your storage space is no longer enough, you can easily upgrade your hosting plan to meet your needs as they arise.
Selecting a good domain name for your website can be tricky. While sometimes the domain name you want may be taken already, you will see that just a small change in the domain name can give you a much better and SEO friendly name for your website. So, before you apply for a domain name, you will have to decide the best domain name for your website.
The selection of platform and database engine is connected. If your web host offers hosting on the Linux platform, the script language is PHP and the database is MySQL. For Windows based hosting, ASP/.NET and MSSQL is often used. Unless you are a programmer with special demands in regard to platform, this selection doesn't matter much to you. More web hosts offer Linux hosting because it is cheaper, hence Affordable Web Hosting.
It is almost impractical to establish which web host is the absolute fastest around because there are so many web host companies. You can get some reviews by reading blogs, checking out forums or reviewing IT magazines, if you wish.
Web Host Country - Depending on your market, this could be the most important consideration, and often the most overlooked. The physical location of your host servers can have an impact on your business if your target market is in your own country. Google UK, for example offer the option of either a UK only or a world-wide search. If you want to feature in the UK only searches it is far better to have your website hosted by a company who has its actual servers in the UK. Be aware that some Shared Web Hosting UK hosting companies who appear to be UK based companies actually have their servers located in other countries. Always ask!
Windows or Linux: Do you know if your site needs to run on a MS Windows server with FrontPage extensions or does it need PERL, PHP or MySQL? These things you will need to find out if you intent to run a successful small business web site.
Today most web hosts are very efficient and your domain (if new) can be accessible almost immediately. The hosting company will send you an email with your access information and password. You can then begin to upload your files to your web site and be assured of affordable and dependable web hosting, which is what we are ultimately after.