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[dc10]

I would like to start my own simple web page to advertise my services, but I am confused by all the jargon that's being used. Do I need a Web Host to "host" my web page?

I have many questions regarding this. Is this the appropriate forum for this?

[Yain]

Hi, you seem to be very new at this.

Yes, you need a web host to host your web page. Do you have your own domain?

[HostRefugee-Vince]

Hi,

Web Hosting is a service used to store html files, graphics, and other files associated with your web site.

Generally speaking, a Web Host will offer you disk space and bandwidth on a server with a high speed connection to the internet. Bandwidth is the transfer of files to and from the server. Everytime someone goes to www.yourdomain.com, they will download the needed files that will be displayed in your browser.

The most common type of hosting is shared hosting, which is hosting on a server that is also used to host many other sites. All of the web sites on this server share the servers available CPU and RAM.

I would reccommend 2 things:

#1 - Register your domain at a reputable company such as Godaddy.com or NameCheap.com. (I prefer NameCheap.com)

#2 - Most people have found it's best to NOT use web hosting service from a domain registrar, so your next step would be to search for a reputable Web Host. Before choosing your host I would test out their Customer Service by emailing them a few questions about their service. It's always good to find a host that will reply to your questions in a few hours or less.

Please let me know if you have additional questions,

[ldcdc]

Yes, you will need a web host to host your page. Since you will be advertising your service, it would be really recommended to buy a domain for your website as well. Some domain registrars might give you some limited hosting capabilities along with the domain. If all you need is to have 1 page on the net, this might be enough.

Is this the appropriate forum for this?

It most certainly is.

[mmaaaaattt]

Originally posted by dc10
Do I need a Web Host to "host" my web page?

Best thread in WHT history

[dc10]

When you say "hosting capabilities", do you mean things like storage space and e-mail addresses?

[dc10]

Thanks for your replies. I did register a name.

[SkyNetHosting]

Originally posted by dc10
When you say "hosting capabilities", do you mean things like storage space and e-mail addresses?

I think what Idc meant is that some domain registrars offers free one page website when you register a domain with them, if that is what you need you dont have to perches hosting from someone else.

[chris_jon]

Originally posted by dc10
I would like to start my own simple web page to advertise my services, but I am confused by all the jargon that's being used. Do I need a Web Host to "host" my web page?

I have many questions regarding this. Is this the appropriate forum for this?

Since you are new to hosting, try some FREE hosts to get a taste of it.
Of course, FREE hosts may not be very much reliable, but not too bad after all.
Go to http://www.freewebhostingtalk.com if you need to find a free host.
Happy searching.

[HostRefugee-Vince]

Originally posted by dc10
When you say "hosting capabilities", do you mean things like storage space and e-mail addresses?

Hosting capabilities usually include:

Disk Space
Bandwidth
E-Mail Addresses (you@yourdomain.com)
Sub-Domains ( anothersite.yourdomain.com )
and many other features.

The best thing to do is write down a list of everything you want, and then search for a host that offers a package which meets your needs.


*EDIT* - A free 1 page web site from a domain registrar may or may not include email. You would have to check with the registrar where your domain was registered. Not all registrars even include the limited hosting capabilities for free, so you would want to check with them to see if it's even offered.

What he meant by limited, is that their is usually restrictions in place like (only a 1 page site). They also may or may not limit you to some sort of template, instead of having a unique design. Some offers I have seen in the past from registrars give you more of a "Business Card" type 1 page web site.

[dc10]

Can someone explain to me:
what is a subweb?
what is a rootweb?
what is a "web site directory"?
what is a "domain-based web site"?

Thanks

[HostRefugee-Vince]

Here is a good definition of a subweb
http://www.htmlgoodies.com/beyond/we...le.php/3473371

A rootweb is the main site, and is the opposite of a subweb. After you read the above article you should have a good understanding of both.

What is a "web site directory"?
This could be several different things, the first that comes to mind is a web site that serves as a directory much like a phone book. The web site is split off into different categories and each category lists other web sites related to that category.

This could also be the directory that you store your web site files in on your local computer.

What is a "domain-based web site"?
A domain based web site is something like "yourdomain.com". An example of a non-domain based web site would be something like: http://members.geocities.com/Orbit/13314/index.html (Geocities is a service that provides extremely limited free hosting)

As you can see a domain-based web site is desired much more because it's shorter and can be branded with your company name.

[chris_jon]

Good job HostRefugee-Vince.
Nice & simple explanation from a newbee piont of view.

[dc10]

I started a subscription with a web host and registered my name. I am now very unhappy and disappointed with their (apparently non-existent) service. Is it possible to move my web page to a different host? If so, how long does it take?

Thanks everyone.

[SkyNetHosting]

Originally posted by dc10
I started a subscription with a web host and registered my name. I am now very unhappy and disappointed with their (apparently non-existent) service. Is it possible to move my web page to a different host? If so, how long does it take?

Thanks everyone.

Did they register your domain under your name or the host itself?