What to look for in a host
Can anyone give me a list of things I should look for when choosing a host for my small business site? I know enough to ask about how much disk space and if they support FrontPage extensions (since I am using FP98 for now) but I am sure there are a ton of other questions I should ask but since this will be my first domain-site, I am at a loss here. Any help and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I had posted this question before the "big crash" and recieved many notices in my mail that ppl were answering my post but I was never allowed into the site to view your answers. So, if you would please be so kind as to answer my post again. Thanks again!
TJ
Anonymous posted this at 04:23 — 21st November 1999.
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TJ, our sincerest apologies for the lost posts. I do know that there were a number of good responses to your question and I hope all of the respondees will repost.
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DebS posted this at 12:31 — 21st November 1999.
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See my webpage on choosing a host: http://www.forumhosts.com/hosts.htm. And good luck!
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Jason Ellis posted this at 16:54 — 21st November 1999.
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Recommend you read some of the articles at www.hosthelp.com
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Jaiem posted this at 14:48 — 22nd November 1999.
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I think 24/7 solid tech support is #1. If you have a server problem of question you need to be able to speak (or email) with someone who knows what's going on and who has the authorite to take action (not just take a message for some sys admin who only comes in 3 days a week!)
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cds posted this at 08:20 — 23rd November 1999.
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Another would be what sort of connection they have to the Internet backbone. If they offer less than redundant T3 or DC3 connection, i.e T1, keep looking. There are too many hosts that do offer this or more to mess with somebody who doesn't.
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JP Stones posted this at 10:21 — 23rd November 1999.
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Do they suppport SSI, CGI and perhaps (for the future growth of your site) mySQL and and ASP/PHP.
JP
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