Help - Search Tools Users

Price: (in US Dollars)
In this section, select the price level that you're willing to pay each month. Please note that some providers charge customers every 3 months, 6 months, or even annualy.

Disk Space Requirement:
In this section, select the disk space that you need for your web pages. Basically, a small web site will require 10-50 MB, a medium web site requires somewhere around 50-150 MB, and a large web site usually requires more than 150 MB.

Data Transfer Allowance: (Bandwidth)
Every time visitors open your web pages, the data associated with those pages is transferred. For example, if your web page contains a 30KB image and the HTML file itself is 12KB, total data transfer is 42KB for that page.

Bandwidth really depends on what is on your web site. Sites containing graphics require more bandwidth than text-based web sites. Audio and video files require a very large bandwidth transfer allowance.

Programming:
Select the programming languages you will be using with your homepage. Many programming can be compiled on different platform, eg. ASP can be compliedon Window NT/2000 and Unix platform but Perl and CGI scriptcan be complied only on Unix platform. So you need to choosethe right programming language that is compatible with yourserver's platform.

Database:
A database is a collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. Most of the hosting company will provide database along with the more advanced featured plan. It's the same as programming languages that it's platform compatible. Eg. MSQL can be used on Unix plaform while MS SQL Server can be used only on Window NT/2000.

Real Audio/Real Video Support:
Real audio/video is not the only solution for having audio and video on your web site. However, it's popular and seems to be a good solution for a serious multimedia web site.

Shopping Cart Software:
Shopping cart software is offered by some providers. Check this option if you plan to sell products online.