What exactly do web hosts do?

I am looking to set up my own website and am aware that I will more than likely need a web host due to the size of the roject I wish to undertake. I was wondering what they do and how much work they do. For example, will your web host ensure that your site does not get infected with viruses?

Also, how much do web hosts cost?

The more information you can provide the better, as you can see I have a complete lack of knowledge about web hosts!

What exactly do web hosts do?

Web hosts typically just host the website and maintain the server it is on and that is about it. They will make sure the server is up and running properly performance wise and that it is secure.

What exactly do web hosts do?

Here is a good one, and they explain all details:

http://www.ipower.com

Other Replys:Hi!!..ok, web hosts help maintain websites, and if the site is a blog, then, they usually monitor the messages sent back and forth, and start new topics. hope that helped you!

Other Replys:If you have public IP, you can host at your house. Hosting at your home has following issues

i) Power may go down and your UPS will not last more than 1 hour

ii) Internet Link may be issue and your site is not reachable

iii) Your server has issues as hard disk failed

iv) You may not know how to configure firewall and your system

is vulnerable

v) You may not know system admin activities to install some software for hosting

A good hosting provider will take care of the above problems.

Other Replys:This one does:

http://www.bravehost.com/

Other Replys:I would like to suggest following webhosting which I use, they are excellent.

Hostmonster http://www.hostmonster.com/track/ryukend...

They offer hosting of %26quot;unlimited domains%26quot; and you will get massive webspace of 300000 MB (300 GB ). They only charge $5.95/month and they offer %26quot;a free Domain Name%26quot; and installing service called %26quot;Fantastico%26quot;. By using Fantastico, you could create own forum, photo gallery, shopping cart (e-commerce),your own auction site and your own blogs within few seconds. They also offer %26quot;Free Website Builder%26quot; as well.

Visit the site to check details.

Hostmonster http://www.hostmonster.com/track/ryukend...

Domains

Following site is quite good to register domains as price is reasonable with free privacy. Some charge about $5/ year just for free privacy.

IPOWER http://www.anurl.com/?TXIBE

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The kind of answer and information you are looking for can not be adequately covered here so I will only provide you with links that will shed more light to your question.

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Other Replys:Hi,

I personally use http://www.smiths-internet-services.com.... basically what they do is when you have yourself a website ready to be hosted and a domain name purchased you sign up with them.

They offer a free trial as well if you want to test the services.

They will set up an account for you with username and password protection as well as allocate space and transfers. This all gets stored on one of their computers (Server) which have firewalls and stuff so you do not get infected.

Also they do daily back ups incase the computer crashes and this way you do not lose any information on your website.

Hope this info has helped you.