Qualities of the Best Windows Hosting Providers

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Hostek_Guru

When you begin to look for a Windows web hosting provider for your business, it is only natural to want to choose among the best Windows hosting providers available. After all, when you purchase a Windows shared hosting, Windows virtual private server hosting (Windows VPS hosting), or Windows dedicated server hosting plan, you are effectively putting your trust in the ability of this company to keep your content online.

Finding one of the best Windows hosting providers involves carefully balancing the quality of the Windows hosting features that you plan to use, such as MS SQL and Microsoft ASP.NET hosting, against the more general web hosting features, including network stability and customer support, offered by various providers.

If you need help finding a Windows host, read Hostek.com’s latest article, How to Find the Best Windows Hosting Providers for Your Business. In the article, Hostek.com summarizes the most important things to look for when exploring the world of Windows web hosting, giving you a convenient check-list of qualities shared by the best Windows hosting providers.

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Three Service Features of the Best Windows Hosting Providers

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Hostek_Guru

If you are planning to order a Windows hosting solution, it is important to consider service alongside technical features. In addition to considering the hardware that competing Windows hosting providers offer, are you comparing the ways that different providers handle customer service and technical support?

To help you make the right choice and find the best Windows hosting provider for your web presence, we have put together this useful list of the three key customer service features that you should always check for in a host.

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Getting Familiar with Your Hostek.com Windows Hosting Control Panel

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Hostek_Guru

If you already use any Windows hosting service or are looking for a new Windows hosting plan, choosing an efficient, flexible Windows hosting control panel should be a major part of your decision-making process. Windows hosting offers a range of exclusive features that cannot be found on Linux hosting services, including the Microsoft ASP.NET and ASP development platforms, as well as the MS SQL relational database system. However, if you do not have easy access to these features through a streamlined, browser-based control panel, it can be impossible to use your Windows hosting service to its full potential.

Hostek.com provides every Windows hosting plan user with a custom control panel, developed specifically for the features Hostek.com offers. The custom Windows Control Panel, or WCP, is a secure tool for working with mailboxes and domains, uploading files, installing scripts, and accessing vital Windows hosting settings.

In a recently published article, Getting the Most out of your Hostek.com Windows Hosting Control Panel, Hostek.com explains the five core features of the WCP to help you get started with your Windows hosting immediately. The article also discusses how easy it is to get advice on any of the Windows hosting control panel features using a built-in, context-sensitive help system. By reading the article, you will learn how to navigate the control panel effectively and you will learn about the capabilities of this unique and highly tailored system.

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Have You Tried the Hostek.com iPhone Windows Hosting Control Panel?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Hostek_Guru

It seems strange now to consider that there was once a time when work was something largely confined to an office environment. Even after the explosion of the Internet as a vital tool for business, limited connectivity at home and on-the-go meant that administering and configuring your Windows hosting plan was something you had to factor into your daily office routine. Now, with the advent of smartphones and tablet browsers, your work can finally go wherever you do. The best Windows hosting providers make it easy to manage your web presence whenever, and wherever, is most convenient for you.

At Hostek.com, we know how important it is to be able to access your Windows hosting control panel from wherever you happen to be. The Hostek.com custom Windows hosting control panel can be accessed through even the most basic smartphone browsers, and for even faster access to essential Windows hosting functions, Hostek.com offers an iPhone application to put control of your Windows hosting plan in the palm of your hand.

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Understanding the World of Virtual Dedicated Server Hosting Services

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Hostek_Guru

Out of all the Internet jargon used within the web hosting industry, the term “virtualization” can be especially difficult to understand. Even after you manage to grasp the essential concepts surrounding virtual dedicated servers or virtual dedicated hosting, the details often become muddled or confused. Understanding virtualization is made even more difficult by the existence of two different virtual server hosting types: virtual private servers hosting (VPS hosting) and virtual dedicated servers hosting (VDS hosting).

But virtual server hosting is not something that should be overlooked. Virtual dedicated servers in particular give you the opportunity to grow your web presence confidently, with features similar to those of a dedicated server solution. You can depend on consistent performance as the result of allocated system resources such as RAM, CPU, and bandwidth, and take full control of your server to configure it as you please. Best of all, VDS hosting is available at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated server hosting plan!

In a recently published article, How Virtual Dedicated Server Hosting Can Unlock Your Online Potential, expert VDS hosting provider Hostek.com demystifies the world of virtual dedicated hosting, simplifying the essential technology that makes virtual servers possible. In the article, you will also learn how VDS hosting services work, along with how a virtual server can help you to make the most of your online opportunities.

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Scalable Virtual Dedicated Server Hosting with the Power of a Dedicated Server

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Hostek_Guru

For anybody who is beginning to understand the world of web hosting, a dedicated server solution may seem like the best type of hosting service available, and unsurprisingly, businesses and individuals sometimes assume that virtual dedicated servers are not for them. Dedicated servers make it possible to confidently depend on hardware power because every system resource is dedicated to your web application only. What’s more, a dedicated server can be effectively controlled remotely, and since no other users share your hardware, you can remotely reboot, reconfigure, or alter your server settings at your discretion.

But with the impressive features of a dedicated server and the lack of other customers to share the costs of operation, dedicated server hosting can sometimes prove expensive and unrealistic. In the early days of hosting a web presence, a dedicated server will often go largely unused, with its processing power essentially wasted on a website that is still in its infancy. In addition, as time passes and your demands increase, migrating your dedicated server can be a slow process – not to mention, one that puts your data at risk. If you want the features of a dedicated server solution without the downsides, a virtual dedicated server hosting service (VDS hosting service) is the solution.

Hostek.com offers a range of virtual dedicated hosting services that provide you with a service to rival dedicated servers, at a dramatically lower price point. Moreover, there are some additional advantages that make virtual server hosting a fantastic choice for launching and growing your online presence.

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Control Your Windows Hosting Service with Your Choice of PHP Version

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Hostek_Guru

As one of the most fundamental tools used by almost every web developer or webmaster in some capacity, PHP is an incredibly popular server-side scripting language that depends on server software to parse scripts and perform correctly. PHP is an essential component of the WAMP stack, where a Windows hosting service runs the Microsoft Windows operating system and Apache web server software, uses MySQL or MS SQL databases, and handles user interaction and the display of content using PHP. While other methods are available, PHP’s relative ease of use makes it the leading choice for dynamic web applications.

As a result of its continued popularity with the web development community, PHP continues to be updated and improved, with new versions introduced on a regular basis. However, not every Windows web hosting, ASP.NET web hosting, or ColdFusion hosting plan user requires the latest incarnation of PHP in order for their content to work. In fact, some applications that worked successfully in PHP 5.2 hosting fail to perform under PHP 5.3 hosting, while newer applications require PHP 5.3 as a minimum.

Hostek.com prides itself on offering customers unrivalled flexibility when it comes to Windows hosting solutions. To give customers the ability to control their own version of PHP, all Windows hosting plans can be quickly switched between PHP 5.2 web hosting and PHP 5.3 web hosting from within customers’ existing Hostek.com Windows Control Panel (WCP).

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How Linux Web Hosting Services Can Increase Your Online Revenue

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Hostek_Guru

When it comes to web hosting services and your choice of web hosting plan, many different factors can directly impact your revenue, profitability, and return on investment. Most significantly, the type of web hosting service you choose, e.g., shared web hosting, dedicated server hosting, etc., not only determines the cost to host your web presence, but it can also affect your ability to scale your online presence and grow your business effectively over time. Nonetheless, while choosing the right hosting type can significantly impact the success of your business, so can software specifications and the fine details of your chosen platform.

Oftentimes, getting the right operating system is left mostly to chance. However, the type of operating system you choose is easily as important as your choice of hardware, and understanding the differences between available operating systems is a significant step in any website launch or relocation. So what difference does the operating system you select make in terms of your revenue? Can your choice of operating system really have a long-term influence on the success of your web presence?

In a recently published article, Why You Should Choose a Shared Linux Hosting Service for Your Website, experienced Linux website hosting provider Hostek.com turns its attention to shared hosting and the unique benefits of deploying Linux shared hosting services as the foundation for your content. By reading the article, you will also learn more about Linux itself, including the major kernel-level features that make shared Linux web hosting the fastest and most reliable solution on the market.

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Affordable Reliability with Hostek.com Shared Linux Web Hosting Plans

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Hostek_Guru

When it comes to choosing a web hosting plan to maintain a successful online presence, webmasters look for many individual qualities. Will you have access to the hardware resources you need to run exciting web applications? Is your hosting plan equipped with a control panel that can make routine administration quick and easy? Each feature is important – but these details quickly fade into the background when considering reliability and uptime.

Whether you are looking for a shared hosting plan, a virtual private server (VPS) hosting service, or a dedicated server solution, the availability of your web presence should be your number one priority. After all, what good is a rich, dynamic website that is routinely unavailable to your potential customers? Having an unreliable web hosting service is like closing your store at random intervals, without warning your customers. It becomes impossible for them to place orders at their convenience, and they will soon find another company that can meet their demands.

Built around the most popular web hosting operating system in the world, Hostek.com’s Linux web hosting services guarantee at least 99.99% uptime. Relying on the unique traits of Linux to maintain consistent performance and responsiveness, you can be completely confident that your Linux hosting service is ready to handle your visitors and turn them into long-term and lucrative customers.

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What Should You Be Looking for in a Shared Web Hosting Plan?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Hostek_Guru

Because of its low cost of operation and easy-to-use features, shared hosting remains the number one way to enter the world of running your own website. With the right shared web hosting service, it is perfectly possible to keep your website operational for years to come, with no need to upgrade to more expensive services. Many shared hosting solutions include powerful features for developing dynamic web applications and the kind of content that attracts visitors and keeps them coming back.

However, until your web presence is up and running, it can be difficult to estimate the type of content you will offer, long-term, and the number of visitors that you will attract. Although your content and amount of traffic are the most important criteria determining whether shared hosting is right for you in the long-haul, you cannot always accurately predict either of these factors until after you have started using your plan. But for now, what are the features that make for a good shared hosting service? And which criteria can you check for in a shared hosting provider to be confident of good long-term performance?

In a recently published article, The Features You Need to Make Shared Hosting a Success, shared web hosting service provider Hostek.com explores the world of shared hosting and the unique benefits this hosting type offers in terms of affordability and ease of use. The article also addresses the limitations of shared hosting and the features you should look for to minimize the impact that these limitations will have on your success.

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