The Beginners Guide To Website Hosting And Domain Names

For many small business or personal website owners choosing a domain name and website hosting provider can be a very daunting and confusing process due to the large number of hosting providers to choose from.
What domain name you should choose, is it a .com? should you use your company name? how do you register the name and who with? are all questions that need answering.
If you are struggling getting to grips with domain names and/or web hosting then this guide might just be your answer. If you still have a question after reading it then please use the email link in the book to email me and I will be happy to provide an answer.
Here is what is covered:

Contents


Introduction 2
Website Hosting Overview 3
What is Web Hosting? 3
Hosting Basics 4
Hosting Solutions Overview 4
Dedicated server 4
Virtual Server 4
Shared Server 5
Website Hosting FAQ 5
1 . Linux or Windows- What is the Difference? 5
2. What Web Hosting is compatible with WordPress ? 5
3. What Web Hosting is best for a Business Website? 5
4. How to Choose the Best Web Hosting Service? 6
5. How much does it Cost? 6
6. What are most important features to look for in a web hosting service? 6
7. What is the best web hosting for an Online Storefront? 6
8. Can I, and How do I Transfer Web Hosting Sites? 7
9. Is the Location of my Hosting Provider Important? 7
10. What about Domain Names? 7
11. My Web Designer Hosts the Website is that OK? 7
12. Why can't I host the Website on my own PC 7
13. What is Fantastico ? 7
14. What is Multiple Website Hosting? 7
15. What about Free Hosting? 8
16. What is Cpanel? 8
17. What are the ideal specifications of a web server? 8
18. What are Add on Domains? 8
19. Do I need my own SSL certificate? 8
20. What Web Hosting Provider do you Use? 8
Domain Names 8
What Are They? 8
Structure 9
Choosing a Domain Name 10
Domain Names with Dashes and Underscores 13
Short or Long Domain Names? Does Size Matter? 13
Valid Domain Names 13
Is One Domain Name Enough? 13
Domain Name Costs 14
Checking if the Domain Name/Website address is Available 14
Registering Your Own Domain Name 14
References: 15