Zimhost to release series of informative articles
Zimhost will be releasing a series of articles dedicated to inform you on the multiple functionalities of items such as websites, web hosting, domains, e-commerc, bulksms and anything along these lines of ICT. The first of these series touches on webhosti
Article 01: What is Webhosting
Web hosting is any service that allows organisations and individuals to upload a website or web page on to the Internet. A web host, or web hosting service provider, is a firm that provides the technologies and services needed for the website or webpage to be viewed on the Internet. Websites are hosted, or stored, on special computers called servers.
When users want to view your website, all they need to do is type your website address into their browser. Their computer will then connect to your server and your WebPages will be delivered to them through the browser. There are various types of web hosting services available. There is Free Hosting, Shared Hosting, Dedicated Hosting and Collocated Hosting.
FREE hosting has limited features which will then incur a cost if one needs to remove such limits. Some companies even place commercial adverts to compensate for the free hosting. In Shared Hosting you and other website owners share the same server making the monthly hosting fee quite affordable. Once certain dynamics of your site start changing eg your site traffic, resource usage or need to access the root of your server etc then you need dedicated hosting. With a dedicated server, you have the entire web server to yourself allowing you run any application you want. You can easily run your own mini hosting company using such- just like some of our hosting resellers we have. With collocated hosting, purchase your own server and have it housed at a web host’s facilities. The benefits of subscribing to dedicated or collocated hosting option are numerous and these include having a unique IP address, flexibility of customizing the server to your own needs as a client, installing your own ssl https secure certificate, massive data size for website content.
Most hosting firms require that you own your domain name in order to host with them. You can always check availability of domain names like .co.zw, .ac.zw, .gov.zw or .org. zw by visting www.oyosweb.co.zw A domain, in simplified terms, is a unique internet address much like your physical address which directs any user to your specific website. For most business owners or people in general, understanding the technicalities of domain name system will not be necessary, as most web hosting firms offer such services.
Ideally you want to host with a hosting company that offers you full DNS (Domain Name System) management so you can fully manage all the necessary records to do with your domain name.
ZimHost, voted the best Webdesign and hosting company at The Zimbabwe Business Awards 2016, will satisfy all your web hosting requirements. Offering cheap packages from as little as $5/m with 50 email accounts, full DNS control, complete cPanel with hundreds of scripts to install, Zimhost has something for everyone.
It also brings a two-paged website, free domain, personalized emails, and social media extensions to keep you connected on Face book or Twitter for only $50 once off payment. For Cooperates looking into massive expansion, Zimhost offers a Corporate Package ($490 once off payment) which comes in with UNLIMITED pages, portfolio page, gallery, search engine optimization, social media extensions, personalized emails and much more.
Zimhost has something for everyone.
Created to bridge the technology gap and having gained an impressive eleven years of technical experience, you’re guaranteed quality websites, web design, web hosting and IT support. ◆ ZIMHOST Webdesigners, 1st flr, Angwa Hse, Cnr ANgwa/ G. Silundika, 0771 111 222, 04 796528, info@site.co.zw, www.zimhost.com