Friday, December 01, 2006
Need a web host...
I saw yet another posting on a mailing list I receive. "Desperately seeking low cost web host." I was polite and cautious when responding. But here's what I'd want to say: (1) I'd suggest avoiding words like "desperate" when making a public post...unless it's a fun post, like a dog care humorous post. For business I recommend presenting a calm, confident image even for postings. (2) What do you mean by low-cost? I would stay away from free hosts and bundle offers, i.e., an offer that combines hosting with website maintenance, shopping carts, etc. And I would absolutely insist on 24/7 maintenance. (3) I can recommend web hosts and so can others. The quality of these hosts can change overnight. I'd pay attention only to comments from someone who's used a host for 2 years or more. (4) You can also search the Internet to find ratings of websites. (5) You should expect to pay $5-10 per month for a single domain hosting -- $15-25 for more frills. The differences tend to be small - $100 a year or less. If you're so tight on cash flow that the $100 makes a difference, get a job. Anyway, I can't resist commenting: without good copy, you might as well not have a website! If you liked this post, you'll probably love my weekly ezine. Sign up here. |
Cathy Goodwin
Labels: web hosting, website marketing
# posted by Cathy Goodwin @ 10:55 AM 
