Creating Your Web Site
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2 - A Host
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Your web host will provide a range of services with your hosting package. These might include:
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This is the computer that serves your web site and email to the rest of the world. You lease time and space on this machine. Contracts can vary greatly from Do-It-Yourself to Fully Managed systems. The extra features offered by a hosting company can also vary and may affect the functionality that you wish to see on your site.
You have lots of options for hosting. Unless you make specific arrangements you will most likely be expected to provide your own management of this account. In truth it's not hard, but the learning curve can be steep.
The fees for a host are frequently discussed interms of price per month. But the real cost for your business is in terms of a year's service. The costs will reflect the services offered with the hosting.
Most professional designers will offer hosting options. It gives the client access to the technology and also someone to give personal support and expertise.
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