Marketing FAQ - Choosing a Web Host and Setting Up Your Account

How do you create a hosting account?

Firstly, when shopping for a web host you must consider exactly what features you will need. If you are just starting out, a basic account will likely be all you need. You should make sure you choose a web host that uses a cPanel administration as this is the most user friendly hosting and makes it easy for you to upload files and manage your account.

Another thing to consider when choosing your web host is whether you are targeting a local audience or a global market. If your business mainly deals with your local market, you should choose a web host from your own country for search engine purposes. You are more likely to show up in local search if your hosting is from your own region.

I always advise my clients to purchase only the services they currently need instead of purchasing services you might grow into. You can always upgrade as you grow but you will save hundreds of dollars in the meantime.

I recommend Hostgator as very good and reliable hosts that are extremely affordable. They are an excellent choice if you are in the USA or global market. It uses cPanel administration and offers the ability to grow your business as you can host unlimited number of domain names within the same hosting account.

To set up your account, you will need to go to the hosting website and sign up. Choose the account type that best suits your current needs and complete the registration process.

Once your account has been created, you will need to point your domain name to your web host account, (see pointing a domain) and then upload your website files from your computer to the web host server.

All web hosts provide tutorials for the entire process of getting your site online. It really is very easy and should not prevent you from creating your own website for your business. Like anything else, the more you do it the easier it gets.

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