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What is Web Site Hosting?
Learn the things to look for in a web host.
Last Updated
March 17, 2006

Constructing a web site is a large project in itself. But once created, how do you make it available to everyone on the internet? The answer, in a nutshell, is web site hosting.

Just as a television program must be broadcasted through specialized equipment before a viewer can see it on their television screen, so a web site must be "broadcast" through specialized equipment before someone on the Internet can view it. Since the technology involved is terribly complicated and expensive, most everyone except for large companies will find it more practical to have someone else perform this critical service.

What should you look for in a company that provides hosting services?

Reliable Systems
Variety of Available Features
Where is Your Data?
Capable Technical Support

RELIABLE SYSTEMS
Another factor to consider is the reliability of the hosting provider's equipment. You may gauge this by the amount of uptime they guarantee. The last thing your web site needs is to go down because of some computer failure. Vesigo Studios has seen this need and guarantees a 99% uptime.  If for any reason your web site is down for more than 1% of a given month, you may request a credit for one month of service.  Currently, Vesigo Studios is maintaining an uptime of 99.99%

VARIETY OF AVAILABLE FEATURES
Of course you can have great speed and reliability, but without extra features it's like having pie without the ice cream. In fact many web sites now require that there be special software setup by the hosting provider before they can operate properly. While some hosting providers offer these needed features, watch out for extra charges! Before you know it, you may be paying a lot more than you bargained for. So take careful note of which features are included and which are extra. Vesigo Studios is proud to offer an extensive amount of features with all of our hosting packages at no extra charge.

WHERE IS YOUR DATA?
Without you knowing it, most hosting providers do not actually hold your web content. Generally this is due to inexperience or the inability, either financially or technically, to support their own data center. The vast majority of smaller hosts outsource their web site hosting needs to the cheapest company they can find. While they may indicate that they have their own data facilities, always ask and even arrange for a tour.

CAPABLE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Having assistance when you need it is important, but even more valuable is having support from a capable team with years of technical experience. No more being transferred between support teirs at Vesigo. Our knowledgeable team is here to offer you authoritative answers and to make adjustments as needed. Through live support, knowledge base, contact forms, and phone, Vesigo provides the support you need, when you need it.

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