Web Hosting FAQ
Here you will find answers most of the frequently asked questions from new web hosting users.While web hosting can be a very tricky and foreign experience at first, you should not worry because our experts have solved many web hosting problems and have answered many common questions asked by hosting users.
- How much should a good web hosting plan cost?
- What is the difference between “Storage” and “Bandwidth”
- If I Change Hosts can I Keep my Domain Name?
- Do I need to Purchase an SSL certificate to host a secure website?
- What are POP3 email accounts?
- What is htaccess?
- What is OS Commerce?
- What is Paypal?
- What is PGP Encryption?
- What is SSL?
- What is FTP?
- What is Apache HTTP Server?
- What is SQL
- What is Windows Web Hosting?
- What is Linux Web Hosting?
- What is UNIX web hosting?
- What is web host downtime?
- What is web host uptime?
- What is a sub-domain?
- What is an ASP web host?
- What is a PHP web host?
- Which web host is right for me?
- What is a Domain Name?
- What is Web Hosting?
What is FTP?
FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a method for transferring files to and from your web server. Typically, when you buy a web hosting plan you are given FTP access in order to upload all your website files to be viewed... Read More »
What is Apache HTTP Server?
Apache HTTP server is a web hosting platform that is built to run on a variety of operating systems. Apache is by far the most popular and widely used http server. Apache runs on your web server and allows users across... Read More »
What is SQL
SQL, or Structured Query Language, is a programming language used for interacting with databases. SQL is used for performing database queries to return information that can be used and manipulated using many different programming languages including web server preprocessing languages like PHP,... Read More »
What is Windows Web Hosting?
Windows web hosting is when a web server is running the Microsoft Windows operating system. It’s popularity is largely due to the support and endorsement of Microsoft. It is also required to run ASP scripts.
Because Windows server licenses, software, and upgrades... Read More »
What is Linux Web Hosting?
Linux web hosting is when a web hosting provider is running the Linux operating system on the web server that will host your files, scripts, etc.
Since you do not need to know how to use Linux to get Linux web hosting,... Read More »
What is UNIX web hosting?
UNIX web hosting is when a web hosting provider’s server is running on the UNIX operating system. UNIX web hosting typically costs more than Windows Web Hosting or Linux web hosting, but is generally regarded as the most stable form of... Read More »
What is web host downtime?
Downtime is any time your web host and/or website cannot be accessed by the general public. Sometimes downtime is scheduled by the web hosting provider, often times for maintenance or server upgrades, while other times downtime is unexpected due to bad... Read More »
What is web host uptime?
Uptime is usually a percentage that represents the amount of time the web hosting provider’s web server is accessible to the general public. When searching for a web host, uptime is an important thing to consider.
You will find that many web... Read More »
What is a sub-domain?
A sub-domain is very much like a domain in that is an alias that points to a web server. Sub domains are typically used as an extension to the website on the main domain. Yahoo! for example has quite a few... Read More »
What is an ASP web host?
An ASP web host is a server that primarily processes Active Server Pages. ASP is a web programming language designed by Microsoft for building dynamic websites. It’s popularity is largely due to the endorsement and support of Microsoft. To find the... Read More »
