CHAPTER 2
Web Hosting
In order to have a website that is accessible on the Internet at all times, there are two separate things you need to do. First, you need to register a domain name, and second you need to find a server to host your website.
You can register your domain at one place and host it somewhere else, though most web hosts offer domain registration as well. The factors to consider when selecting a web host are: reliability, performance, bandwidth constraints, web space, price, and the peripheral services that are offered.
Reliability
A site that is frequently down will lose visitors and search ranking. Ideally, look for a minimum ...
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