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There are a couple of different kinds of web hosting that new webmasters have to consider when planning their sites.  Free web hosting services are plentiful, but they come with their share of shortcomings, such as the lack of user-friendly tools that come with paid hosting.  The advertisements that appear on free hosted sites take away from the professional appeal of the website.  Business owner especially know that a customer’s first impression is generally the most important.  The technical support associated with free sites is usually non-existent, meaning users could be completely on their own when problems arise.

Another option for web developers is called “shared hosting”.  Shared hosting is when a web hosting provider provides server space and bandwidth to several websites.  While this has financial benefits, there is a higher chance of hang-ups and security issues.  These hosting companies generally offer better customer service and technical support than their free counterparts, as well as a wider array of development tools and a guarantee of your website’s uptime.

Other companies offer “dedicated hosting”, where website owners don’t share servers with other websites.  These setups generally cost quite a bit more than shared hosting packages, but slowdowns are much more rare.

New website developers should look at several factors when deciding on a hosting provider.  Besides price, consider the availability of user tools to assist with your development, email services, file transfer allowances, and bandwidth limits.  Sometimes spending a little more for hosting with a lot of little extras is worth more than the frustration that comes with not enough service.