Before we can setup a blog that is uses a web hosting service, we need our own domain name. Examples of domain names are ihelpbloggers.com, cnn.com, wordpress.org and many others. Domain names must be purchased and registered with a legitimate registrar that has the legal authority to sell and grant ownership of a domain. Once the domain is purchased, a web hosting company is still needed to handle the setting up and maintaining the servers, operating systems, daily backups, blogging platform software and a host of other options.
Unlimited Hosting
When deciding on a hosting company or plan, seek one that has unlimited web hosting or at least something in the range of 10 or so. Why? Essentially, it is a cost savings. Typically, you can purchase your domain for approximately $10 or less if you have a bundled purchase of hosting and domain. Once annual hosting has been purchased, additional domains can be purchased and used within the same hosting area. As a result, multiple blogs or websites can be purchased for a relatively small amount with only one annual webhosting fee!! That’s fantastic!!! When I signed up with Godaddy, I purchased their Deluxe plan for $80 and have three blogs hosted on this plan for unlimited hosting. If I another site or blog, I can purchase an additional domain and install the desired blog or site.
Windows or Linux?
Some larger web hosting companies offer the ability to use Windows instead of the default [w:Linux] operating system. Fear not, as you do not need to know or understand the Linux operating system to use it. I am not and I emphasize NOT a Linux administrator. Every tool that I use to administer my blogs is via a an application on my Mac or Windows desktop or via a web browser, not Linux. Some hosting companies do not offer the choice but if offered, it is probably a matter of choice. I’ve always used Linux-based hosting platforms and found them to be quite reliable. NOTE: Domains can be purchased separately from the web hosting company. Some state they have more additional control over their domain but I have my domains registered with my hosting company. Again, this is a personal choice. Once a domain has been registered and a hosting company, chosen, installation is next.
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