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With the proliferation of free web server accounts offered on the web or with ISP internet access, clients new to the web often wonder why one should pay extra for this commodity. Simply put:

For Security | Features | Space | Advertising Control

Free web hosting accounts rarely come with Secure Server Layer Access (SSL) which is a must if you intend to sell merchandise, manage web communities or have any private communication with your customers.

Advanced features like web databases, CGI/Programming access and comprehensive site statistics are also hard to find in freebies online.

2 - 20 megs of space can go fast when you're building a store or corporate portfolio site. Paid web hosting accounts tend to start at 50 megs and go as high as 500 megs, or even your own dedicated server.

With most of the freebie accounts, the servers survive on advertising-supported services. That means you must give up your precious lead in space with banners or pop up ads. On your own paid hosting account, you control what advertising space you sell.

When considering where to host your website, you generally have three choices depending on your needs and resources.

1) Rent Shared Server Space
The cheapest option, you pay a small monthly fee and get some server space on a hosting network servicing 10 - 100 other accounts. Everyone has their own domain name and a virtual IP address, but the headache of keeping the server working 24/7 is left to the gurus at your hosting network.

2) Leasing a Server
For sites with major league hits or desiring more server CPU speed (for lots of audio/video streaming, real time chat, etc.), you can lease a server from a hosting company. Leased servers are dedicated just to your site and maintained 24/7 by qualified network engineers at your hosting network center.

3) Host Your Own Server
If you have some technical skill and the desire to handle all the headaches of keeping your website working, it is possible to host your own web server. Via a DSL or CableModem connection, PCs can easily be turned into web servers. This option does require a two-way broadband connection, meaning upload and download speeds are equivalent. This may sound tempting to techie beginners, but remember everything concerning the web server becomes your responsibility - especially network security.


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