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== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
A '''web hosting service''' is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to provide their own websites accessible via the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own for use by their clients as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_hosting_service Wikipedia], retrieved 21: | A '''web hosting service''' is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to provide their own websites accessible via the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own for use by their clients as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_hosting_service Wikipedia], retrieved 21:35, 29 October 2007 (MET). | ||
A ''''shared web hosting service''' or virtual hosting service refers to a web hosting service where many websites reside on one web server connected to the Internet. Each site "sits" on its own partition, or section of the server to keep it separate from other sites.[1] This is generally the most economical option for hosting as many people share the overall cost of server maintenance. ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shared_web_hosting_service Wikipedia], retrieved 21: | A ''''shared web hosting service''' or virtual hosting service refers to a web hosting service where many websites reside on one web server connected to the Internet. Each site "sits" on its own partition, or section of the server to keep it separate from other sites.[1] This is generally the most economical option for hosting as many people share the overall cost of server maintenance. ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shared_web_hosting_service Wikipedia], retrieved 21:35, 29 October 2007 (MET)) | ||
== Links for web hosting services == | == Links for web hosting services == | ||
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=== Local (Geneva) favorites === | === Local (Geneva) favorites === | ||
* [http://infomaniak.ch/ Infomaniak.ch] Note: I don't work for them, but found their services to be reliable. 140-180CHF/year. - [[User:Daniel K. Schneider|Daniel K. Schneider]] 21: | * [http://infomaniak.ch/ Infomaniak.ch] Note: I don't work for them, but found their services to be reliable. 140-180CHF/year. - [[User:Daniel K. Schneider|Daniel K. Schneider]] 21:35, 29 October 2007 (MET) | ||
[[Category: Technologies]] | [[Category: Technologies]] | ||
[[Category: Portalware]] | [[Category: Portalware]] | ||
Revision as of 21:35, 29 October 2007
Definition
A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to provide their own websites accessible via the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own for use by their clients as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. (Wikipedia, retrieved 21:35, 29 October 2007 (MET).
A 'shared web hosting service or virtual hosting service refers to a web hosting service where many websites reside on one web server connected to the Internet. Each site "sits" on its own partition, or section of the server to keep it separate from other sites.[1] This is generally the most economical option for hosting as many people share the overall cost of server maintenance. (Wikipedia, retrieved 21:35, 29 October 2007 (MET))
Links for web hosting services
You can php/mysql services for free, but most often it's a better idea to pay and get domain registry, unlimited bandwith etc.
Indexes for free php hosting services
- Free PHP Hosting at Ophp.com
- Free PHP Hosting Services Comparison Benchmark Results
- DMOZ list of lists ...
Local (Geneva) favorites
- Infomaniak.ch Note: I don't work for them, but found their services to be reliable. 140-180CHF/year. - Daniel K. Schneider 21:35, 29 October 2007 (MET)