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Web site hosting service can be found anywhere on the Internet. When choosing a host, make sure that you are able to get access to your statistics.
Your Web page statistics are very important to marketing online.
In addition, think about what you'll get for the money that you pay.
Most web site hosting services will give you information on their packages.
Here are a few things that you should be looking into.
How many pop accounts will you get for your monthly payment?
This is the account you use to direct email to your existing email account.
How many alias accounts can be used?
For instance
help@gooogle.com
sales@gooogle.com
support@gooogle.com
and so on.
Does it include autoresponders?
Autoresponders are a way of sending information immediately after a customer request something. Whether it be a welcome message from your subscribe form, a report, or an order confirmation message.
Will you have access to your CGI bins?
These bins are secured on your host's server. They are used for forms on your site. A good example would be a subscribe form.
Will you have access to your stats pages?
Can you access your logs files to find?
Number of hits
Number of visitors
Number of page views
Time visitors spend on your site
Most and Least Requested Pages on your site
Most and Least Requested files
Places of origin Cities, States, Provinces, Countries
Referring URL's: Where is the traffic coming from?
Top Search Keywords and Phrases: What terms are people using to find you?
Has the host had any outages?
Do they have a back-up generator in case of power loss?
Are they able to be contacted 24 hours a day 7 days a week?
Do they have a support system in place?
Can you contact their other clients for a reference?
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