1) How can I pay for web hosting

Webhosting is typically paid for by credit card or Paypal through online transaction. In some cases, payment by cheque may be accepted..........See: How can I pay for web hosting

2) Do I have to change my domain if I get a new host

No. When you register your domain name it is registered in your name and you have the right to move from one host to another. Moving from one host to another involves changing the DNS/nameservers at the domain registrar..........See: Do I have to change my domain if I get a new host

3) How do I track how many hits my website gets

Tracking site traffic can be accomplished through utilities such as awstats or by installing a 3rd party tracker into your site code. Well known statistic trackers are statcounter.com and google analytics..........See: How do I track how many hits my website gets

4) How do I access my email

Sites hosted on BRD Webhost access their email by entering their domain name with "/webmail" at the end (eg. www.mydomain.com/webmail). You then enter your email address and password to access the email account. Email can also be configured for use in programs such as Outlook, mail, Thunderbird, and.........See: How do I access my email

5) How long does it take to set up a new account

New hosting accounts are set up almost instantly. Once payment has been received, the hosting account is created and your account information is emailed to you..........See: How long does it take to set up a new account

6) I want to run a blog - do I need web hosting

The answer depends on a few things. You can get free blogs through sites such as wordpress.com, where you will be given a sub domain name for your blog address (eg. myblog.wordpress.com). However, if you want to host a blog with your own domain name (eg. myblog.com) you need to have web hosting for .........See: I want to run a blog - do I need web hosting

7) Why don"t I just go with the cheapest hosting provider

While a good price is important, often the cheapest hosts are engaged in "overselling". This means that they overload their servers, essentially selling more resources than they actually have. This often results in very slow site speed and even timeouts where the site fails to respond.

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