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Web Hosting 101
Web hosting plan reviews, like those featured on this site, bring with them their own unique set of technical phrases.  This short glossary will provide you with some brief definitions you should know as you begin your search for a web hosting service.
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All About Dedicated Hosting
Dedicated hosting is a smart choice if you have decided that you need an entire server and Internet connection specifically reserved for your business activity. Without a dedicated host, you could have concerns with speed, reliability, and the ability to customize your site environment.
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Hosting Providers: Questions to Ask
Shopping for server hosting providers is difficult at best, and confusing at the least. It's even more of a challenge when you don't know what questions to ask. Certain features are nice to have, while others can impact the credibility of your website, and ultimately, your business. The priority should always be on gathering the tools... Read more >>

Colocation Hosting Defined
Colocation hosting provides you (and your business) the bandwidth of a large business with a cost only slightly greater than that of a standard, basic web hosting package. With colocation hosting, you buy your own server and lug it down to the actual data center's office and install it in their "rack" of servers.
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All About Linux Hosting
A Linux hosting choice often comes down to cost, stability, and security.  The open source Linux hosting alternative allows web sites to be built on the Linux Operating System. Take advantage of this platform for your web site development to access effective and efficient open-source technologies... Read more >>

The Pros & Cons of Virtual Hosting
Virtual hosting is the term used to describe multiple domains that are hosted on the same server. Virtual web hosting can be compared to leasing an item as opposed to purchasing it. In this case, you are leasing a service offered by a provider that generally includes... Read more >>