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Internet Hosts
Internet hosts provide you an opportunity to register your presence on the World Wide Web through a web site. A large number of Internet hosts continue to compete with each other to grab market share.
There are certain things that should not be ignored while choosing an Internet host. First, one has to decide how much webspace would be required for the site that needs to be hosted. An average web site does not need more than 100 MB of space. This is easily affordable for the average individual.
One has to be sure about the bandwidth requirements and capability of the Internet host in this regard. If your website has lots of audio and video files then it is preferable to go for a higher bandwidth. Remember that bandwidth determines the speed at which data is transferred to the user's computer from the web site. The higher the bandwidth, the greater the speed of data transfer.
It is better to check the performance of the servers used by various Internet hosts. If there is a problem with the server, the website will not open. So, if you want to choose a particular Internet host, visit a few web sites hosted by the firm regularly for a few days. If these web sites do not open frequently due to server problems, it is better to go for another one.
A number of Internet hosts also provide support in terms of helping you to develop your web site and providing free software for doing so. Many of them claim to do so but once you pay the money, they may not provide enough support. So think twice before entering into a long-term contract with a new Internet host. It may be that a short-term contract is the best answer.
