Released on = November 30, 2006, 9:56 am

Press Release Author = Top-8-Web-Hosting.com

Industry = Internet & Online

Press Release Summary = By the time you finish reading this page, you\'ll will feel
confident that you know how to choose a domain name and web hosting package. Here is
a simple guide on selecting a domain name and web hosting provider.

Press Release Body =
Basic Guide to Choosing a Domain Name and Web Hosting Package

By the time you finish reading this page, you\'ll will feel confident
that you know how to choose a domain name and web hosting package.

The domain name for a web site should be relevant to your
business and easy to remember. With several thousands of domain
names being sold each day, it can be a challenge to find the
appropriate domain name for your company or personal interests.

How can you find a great domain name?

Step 1: Brainstorm some ideas. Make a list of keywords related to
your business. Include some powerful, emotional words, or at
least words that might induce curiosity. Put them together in two
or three word combinations. Get creative. Think outside the box!

Step 2: Go to a website that offers a search facility to find
available domain names. Analyze a search for all your possible keywords.
Some web sites offer alternative suggestions for a domain name too.
This can further improve your search results.

Step 3: When you find a domain name you like, before you commit and
purchase it, ask a few people what they think. Get an opinion from
someone who could be your customer. Seek out opinions and evaluate
the worth.

Step 4: Before you register a domain name, make sure that it will not
violate any trademark policy that exists.

Step 5: Now that you have chosen a final domain name, it's time to
register it. If it's already registered, then it\'s back to the drawing
board and you will need to find an alternative domain name. You will
probably be able to register the domain name for free if you sign up
for a web hosting account as a package. Most web hosting companies
allow for a free domain name as an incentive for you to choose them
as a web host.

Once you have a great web address or domain name, the next
step will be to find an equally great web host to serve your site to
the internet world. So let's choose a web hosting company for you.

Consider these features of choosing a web hosting package -

Disk Space - Decide how much disk space or storage you will
require. Normally for a small to medium sized website, 5GB will let
you host 5-25,000 web pages.

Web Hosting Bandwidth - This factor is usually overlooked until the
bandwidth or Data transfer limit is reached. If you go over your
allotted bandwidth, you usually will have an additional charge to
increase it. If you are hosting a web site that requires lots of
downloads with large file sizes, or a web site with many images,
audio and/or video, your demand for bandwidth will be significantly
higher than a web site with mostly text.

Uptime - An uptime guarantee of minimum 99% is pretty much becoming a
standard these days. Try to read reviews about the uptime feature and
see what others are saying. That\'s the best indicator of a web host\'s
performance.

CGI Bin -
This is now an industry standard. If you do not have access to
your own CGI Bin, you cannot install scripts and programs. Sooner or
later, your website will probably use scripts. If your website evolves,
then you may need a database to store information. Again, this is
something you really shouldn\'t avoid.

FTP Access - Unlimited and unrestricted FTP access to your
web site is essential. You will need an FTP program to transfer
files. DreamWeaver, CuteFTP and WS FTP Pro are all solid FTP
programs

Control Panel - Access to you web hosting control panel should
be easy to use and navigate. Some control panels require hours
of learning. Most of the reliable web hosts have a demo version
of their control panel.

Customer Support Service - Your web host should provide 24/7
support or at least be very attentive and responsive to your
requests.

Congratulations! You have a basic understanding of how to
choose a domain name and web hosting package.

http://www.Top-8-Web-Hosting.com offers free independent reviews of web hosting
providers and evaluates the features they offer.

Russell Blanc
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