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Questions & Advice for Web Hosting
& Finding the Perfect Web Host
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Getting
Started
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What
is Web Hosting?
The very basics for beginners
What
is a Domain Name?
What is a domain name and where can you get one.
How
do I Upload my Webpages?
So they are live on the internet?
Can
I Update My Webpages Whenever I Want?
Or do you have to wait?
How
Do I Change Web Hosts?
What you need to do to change the hosting company
you use for your website.
How
Can I Pay for Web Hosting?
Payment methods for hosting companies
What
is Uptime?
I see this, but what does it mean?
Do
hosting companies keep backups of my site?
If things go wrong
Could
I Just Host My Own Site Since I Have DSL/Cable?
Can't I save money and host my own?
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Types
of Web Hosting
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Is
Virtual Hosting Right for My Account?
What is virtual hosting, and is it the best choice
for your website?
What
is a Dedicated Server?
And more importantly, do you need the added expense
of one?
What
is the Difference Between a Managed & Unmanaged Dedicated Server?
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Web
Hosting "Extras" & "Add-ons"
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What
are FrontPage Extensions and Do I Need Them?
If you plan to use FrontPage, you better make
sure your host supports it.
Do I
Need CGI for my hosting account?
What is CGI & why might you need it?
What
are SubDomains?
And how are they used.
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Domain
Names
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Are
You Your Domain Name's Administrative Contact? Check!
If you aren't listed as the owner, you could face
big problems.
What
is DNS and how does it work?
When you need to change the DNS information for
your domain name, and why you need to do this.
What
is Domain Parking?
And where is it parked?
Should
you allow your web host to register your domain name?
If your host offers combination domain registration
and hosting.
Do
I Need a New Domain Name if I Change Hosts?
Or can I keep my current domain name?
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