ZoomActive.com

Zoom Active was founded in 2008 by Dallas Alexander and has since hosted thousands of customer websites from aross the world. ZoomActive was awarded top start up of 2010 by Startup Nation for our commitment to excellence.........See: More

Pipe Ten Hosting

Pipe Ten provide award winning web hosting and dedicated server solutions on Windows and Linux supporting all major web technologies including ASP.NET, SQL Server, ASP, PHP, MySql and more.........See: More

QuickHostUK

Feature rich hosting with fast UK support

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Othello Technology Systems Ltd

Othello Technology Systems Ltd est 1996, is a UK based Web Host primarily handling UK/EU SME's and Blue-Chips.

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HostWinds

Here at HostWinds we strive to live up to our three core values:
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We have a strict policy of not letting our servers get overloaded. We do not let our servers get over a load of 1. If for any reaso........See: More

WebTech Central

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123-Hosts

123-Hosts pride themselves on providing innovative and affordable web hosting solutions.
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MyLabuan Hosting

MyLabuan Hosting Specializing in Web Hosting, Asp Hosting, Cpanel Hosting, MSSQL Hosting, VPS Hosting, Domain Registration, Domain renewal, Domain Parking, Database Hosting, E-Commerce Hosting, 99.9% Uptime Guarantee and Daily OffSite Backup. We also........See: More

Designwasp

Designwasp is a web hosting provider with packages starting from zero cost when bought with a domain name. We offer unlimited web space, bandwidth, databases and email addresses including a free .co.uk or .com type domain name, for a very competitive........See: More

hostwebdata

hostwebdata is an industry-leading web hosting company specialize in providing thousands of clients with reliable and affordable webhosting. We provide high quality web hosting services for companies of all sizes that are located across the world int........See: More

Web Integrations Ltd

Web Integrations will get you on the web quickly and cost-effectively. We supply high spec Linux and Windows managed hosting, with individual support and attention to detail.........See: More

MartensenNet Webhosting

MartensenNet provides affordable and quality webhosting. We have created 4 webhosting plans that offers quality webspace for a low cost!. At MartensenNet, quality and customer support is a number one priority at MartensenNet.

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IP2 Internet

Your steppingstone for hosting in The Netherlands. Easy hosting for your email or website or advanced hosting with VMware enterprise plus. IP2 Internet can provide manager services to assist with your hosting solutions. Solutions like loadbalancing a........See: More

InoxHost

Inoxhost is a committed hosting provider, providing an excellent service at a fair price while maintaining high standards of integrity. And the reason is the values that we behold with us while experiencing the success in such a competitive environme........See: More

1st Choice International

1st Choice International provides fast, reliable small business web hosting at a very affordable price. We serve the online personal and small business hosting needs of web site developers and small businesses around the world.

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Host Department

Best web hosting provider offering quality reseller hosting for end users.With the unlimited hosting services of HD, you get all your needs in one place. Check our web hosting features including unconditional money back guarantee,host unlimited websi........See: More

Stratogen Managed Hosting

StratoGen is a managed hosting company providing enterprise VMware hosting, managed server hosting, colocation and connectivity products all backed by a 100% uptime SLA.

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inoxhost.co.uk

Inoxhost is a committed hosting provider, providing an excellent service at a fair price while maintaining high standards of integrity. And the reason is the values that we behold with us while experiencing the success in such a competitive environme........See: More

Wannafind

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Wannafind's goal are to give companies of all sizes access to the most effective it-tools, without them having to tie up a huge amount of money in expensive hardware.

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Windows Hosting

Advantages of Windows hosting over Linux

Hosting needs are so important for companies if they want to sell their services profitably. But, whether business should really opt for windows based hosting plan considering that its costs are high as compared to an open source platform Linux.   But, the cost of running an operating system doesn't have much impact on the cost of its hosting. Most of the people also suffer from this misconception that having windows on the server is necessary since it's also used on the PC. But, a Windows operating system will have the same systems for user control through an FTP like a Linux operating system. A windows based website can't be hosted on a UNIX server, but the same does not hold true for a UNIX website. Since a windows server is also compatible with Microsoft applications, it not so tough to have interactive websites through it.

This is the need of businesses that want to get some great sales through website. They have to make continuous modifications in the website.Windows hosting is in fact more cost efficient as compared to Linux. It's because in this kind of an operating system, a hosting provider does not require multiple control panels for a large number of customers. It can be done through a single control panel only. So, it proves to be quite cost saving for a shared hosting service provider and he thus transfers this cost reduction. Windows is a popular choice as an operating system these days. It's because of its rich user interface. It can ensure that the users can easily make of technologies like .Net to make regular changes in the website. So, it's the key to having a vibrant website.

The language of the site also determines the use of the operating system on the server. If the website has to be made using languages like FrontPage, ASP and MSSQL, then a windows hosting service is necessary. The reason why one can't use Linux is because it does not offer much scope for such languages. Although such languages can be supported by Linux, the hosting plans would be quite expensive and don't have the necessary features. Well, one can also opt for generic technologies that can be operated on any kind of server. This ensures that not much problem is caused when the hosting plan is changed.
Webmasters are also quite concerned about security of the windows operating system. They think that since windows is so commonly used, it can be hacked easily. But, Linux can also be hacked pretty effortlessly. The vulnerability of any operating system depends on the capability of the system manager of the site. Make sure before signing up the services of any hosting provider, that it is reputed enough to provide a high hosting quality to your website. This will ensure the safety of your website from all kinds of hacking attempts.

Also, windows and Linux don't have much difference in performance. Linux performs better than windows in all aspects. So, if you are not using platforms that have unique attributes and require a specific operating system to be used, its better that you research more for a high quality provider than a better operating system.

Net hosting is essential for every website owner. Every website needs two things. First, it needs a domain name. This will be your website's address. Meanwhile, it also needs a host. This is where the website will be uploaded and stored. This system can be likened to a house. Your net hosting is your lot where you build your house and your domain name is your address. You need these things if you want to set up your website. It cannot exist without these things.

However, finding the right web hosting for your website can be a chore. For one, there are simply too many web hosting companies on the Internet. Each company is claiming that they are the best in what they do. While there is nothing wrong with this, it can leave people confused. After all, how can they trust a website that tells them that every web hosting company is great? It is evident that these people merely want to sell the services because of the affiliate income that they will get out of it.

Fortunately, there is a way for you to make the task easier. You can do the judging yourself. The first thing you need to do is look for web hosting lists where you get to know the different web hosting companies that are available. From here, you can visit each website and see their features. This will help you determine if that is the host that you are looking for. Hosts can vary. Some will provide you with Fantastico - a nice tool that will let you install popular scripts like PHPBB and Wordpress. Others will provide you with unique IPs. You can do this especially if you want your website on different IPs. So as you can see, the host that you should choose will depend on your needs.

Just be careful in choosing your host. Like a house, it is not easy to setup a new website on a new lot. This means that once you choose your host, it will be your home for quite a while. Changing hosts will cause you a lot of hassle. Just imagine transferring all of your website files. They can also get mixed up. Trust me. You do not want to do this. So be sure to choose a good net hosting company.

It will help you if you will read some reviews about the different net hosting companies on the Internet. Just do not believe them outright. Use them so you can familiarize yourself with the cost and features of each company. You can decide from there. If you are unsure if the company can meet your need, you can contact them. I remember contacting people just to know if I can set up my Wordpress blog on their host. You will be amazed on how willing they are to help.

While there are a lot of net hosting services on the Internet, it is very important to choose with care. Each company has different features. They have different versions of PHP and MySQL and they can provide you with a different price and extras. Do not fall for bonuses and only go with a host that can take care of your website.