There is something to be said about using either shared web hosting solutions or those that are dedicated to a single platform, either Windows based or Linux based. These two represent the most popular solutions on the internet for consumers and businesses to get online and distinct themselves on the information super highway. The former is more popular because of the fact that it is shared, which means within the pipeline, there are a few users, and in some cases, a few hundred and even a few thousand users sharing the server bandwidth.

This is great when you are a simple consumer using the server for more leisure and casual reasons but when you are using the internet as a platform to extend your business, then you need to get a dedicated server. While more expensive, it is a dedicated server with customisable host names and more bandwidth to support your needs. This article will peek a little at the Linux dedicated server and tell you why they are great solutions for your business and in some cases, even personal needs. The reason why shared web hosting is so much more cost effective is because of the reason above – they use one single server in a location that can host tens of thousands of websites all over the world.

Because of volume, the cost goes down; but there are detriments to this, which include things like a shared bandwidth, meaning you will experience slowdowns and technical problems that are universal. With a dedicated Linux server, you will be guaranteed a larger bandwidth and your own personal space online. This is because your website is being handled by one single dedicated server, and because of the resource focus to keeping your website running, there is a higher level of reliability when compared to using shared hosting.

The equipment behind these servers are usually the best in the business, with high end servers being a feature common to Linux dedicated servers, so it is always a good idea to in that direction. You do not want to be caught in a position where you a riding on the back of a technologically inferior server that cannot deliver the power and speed that your website and business demands. With Linux servers, you know you are getting pre-configures and cutting edge equipment. The network connections are usually way above the consumer T3 connections; with gigabyte level bandwidths not uncommon with some Linux servers.

They will also provide you with custom software and a team to support the server, in case of any difficulties and issues with your web site. If you are looking for performance and piece of mind, the general advice is to go for a Windows based or Linux dedicated server. With so many issues already reported with shared servers, you know that this is the direction you need to provide your website with the resources that it needs. So know your tech speak and be aware of emerging technologies in web hosting, and make the right choice.

By James Koh

Vodien Internet Solutions provides all-in-one web hosting packages. Find out more details about their Singapore web hosting packages at their website.

For every business big or small, for it to expand and form its network, it has to have its presence felt. And how does that happen? For any business to prosper, it should have that platform where it can reach out to the world, expand its network and enhance interactivity with the customers and clients. This is how a company makes its presence felt and the internet serves as the platform and this where web solutions play a major role.

Web solutions are required to design and bring up on the internet platform, a professional website. A website should have a number of features and is built integrating several designs and utilities which are called web solutions.

Web solutions basically incorporate web hosting, web design and web developmental features in a website and at the same time project it as a profit making tool in the online market. A website can be imagined as a profitable model which acts as an online medium where clients and customers from any part of the globe can meet and interact, products can be advertised and sold and viewers can be informed about the company in a comprehensive manner. These are offered by the web developing companies which are responsible for designing the site, creating optimized and engaging contents, programming for the application and utilities and helping the company reach out to the world.

But then again, having a mere presence on the web is not all. The web world is highly competitive and the mantra to a successful and profitable website is high return on investment (ROI). Developing a visually appealing web site with all the high end features is not enough until the website has the capability to earn good ROI and strengthen the customer-client relationship.

A good web solutions provider should be able to offer high quality technical as well as creative solutions for the web. The best kind of web solutions should feature cutting edge technology, sound graphics and animation, better e-commerce solutions, search engine optimization and world class content management.

By Rama Krishna

For more info visit : Web Solutions

A website can be a simple one-page affair hosted on a free server. That would certainly keep website development costs down, but don’t expect it to do much for your business. In fact, expect it to actually harm your business. Would you trust a company who presented such a cheap image?

In general, things have changed for the better with website development. Costs charged for the average website are understood to be necessary these days, unlike in the early days of the World Wide Web. Back then it was fairly common for a new business to spend tens of thousands in building their bricks and mortar store, but only pennies on their website.

The facts of the matter are simple: if you want a good website design that will significantly increase your business profile and your business profits, then expect website development costs that are commensurate with the kind of website that can achieve that level of success. Website developers can work magic in creating a highly profitable product for you. With this in mind the pricing is actually a bargain.

Even a simple website is likely to have website development costs for things you have probably not thought of. For example, it will all start with a needs analysis. This is a simple meeting where you can discuss your needs and the website development company can tell you what is possible and even advisable. This could cost you around £200.

Once your needs are understood and agreed on, the design of the website comes next. This is a very important part of the procedure as it determines the look and feel as well as the navigation qualities of the website. Properly designed websites can make it easier for the pages to rank well in the search engines.

Even with simple websites created by professional designers expect the pricing to be around £750, with an additional £500 in fees for a template created from the general design.

Keyword research is necessary to determine which keywords will work best for your website. These are actual keyword phrases that people use to search for what your website offers. You can expect the price for this service to be around £200.

Your website needs copy. This is the words that visitors will read. Properly structured web copy for a simple site will cost around £300. You can expect prices in the region of £200 for search engine optimisation for your simple site.

Websites should never be finalised. They should grow over time, evolving as your business does. This means you will need to learn how to add new pages when you want to. Training for this will will incur costs of around £500.

Adding new pages is not the same as growing your website with a view to making it work towards increasing your overall business profits. For training and coaching to achieve that expect the pricing to be around £200.

With software setup fees around £250 and quality hosting costing about £200 a year, that brings the total for simple website development costs to £3,300. That would be for an excellent high quality, but a simple and basic, website. A more complex website with 100 plus pages would cost much more.

One final thought: next time you see a company advertising a brand new fully functional website for £199.99, ask yourself what you could possibly get of any lasting value when the website development costs equate to virtual peanuts. However, you have a choice!

By David A Robinson

David A Robinson – Red Evolution (Aberdeen) Ltd

Specialist advice on all aspects of Web Design

Web Development | Comments Off