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companies. If you do not explicitly order
dedicated or co-located services, chances are you are
signing up for a shared service. Shared hosting means your
site is being stored on the same server as a number of other
Web sites. Unlike many free services, most shared hosting
packages allow you to have your own domain name and up to
10-15 email addresses and aliases. Larger sites, however,
likely won't be able to take advantage of shared hosting's
cost efficiency, as most limit the amount of bandwidth
available to your site, and offer smaller amounts of space.
When evaluating shared hosting packages, try to find a host
that limits the number of sites it assigns to one server.
The more sites that share a server, the longer your site
will likely take to connect to and load on the Web. Click
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2. DEDICATED HOSTING: Choosing a dedicated hosting package
is a must for sites that have a large number of images, plan
to offer any type of e-commerce or intend to attract large
volumes of traffic. Companies offering dedicated hosting
packages will provide your site with its own server; your
site won't share a machine with anyone else, and will have
its own space on the hosting company's racks of servers
(typically known as "rack space"). Although more
expensive than a shared package, dedicating hosting is a
must for larger adult sites, as the packages typically offer
the most space and bandwidth.
3. COLOCATED HOSTING: If you're apprehensive about leaving
your hosting in the hands of another company, but don't have
the funds to physically maintain a server and direct
Internet connection out of your home or office, a co-located
server is the next best thing. With co-located servers, a
hosting company will connect your hardware to the Internet
and provide you with rack space, a secure environment to
store your server in, and technical support. What you are
responsible for providing is the actual server, maintenance
and software. Co-located servers generally give you more
control over your hardware without having to worry about
vandalism, theft or connectivity.
How much space is enough?
The decision is ultimately up to you. However, make 10-20
megabytes (MB) your absolute minimum, even if you are
building the smallest of sites. If you're planning to launch
a site with 100 to 200 pictures, 50-70 MB of space should be
enough. However, you should always try to purchase more room
than you think you will need, thereby leaving room for
expansion.
Remember, hundreds of companies are out there hosting adult
sites. Don't settle for one that "sort of" suits
your needs, and don't pick the first host you see. As a
hosting consumer in a particularly competitive industry, you
have the advantage of being able to pick and choose. Use it
to your advantage, and get the exact hosting package you
want.
Things to look for:
1. Adult approval. Because of the constraints adult sites
place on bandwidth (and sometimes the nature of the
content), some services will not host adult sites. Make sure
the company you choose will host your site before signing
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2. Technical Support. Good technical support will likely be
crucial to the smooth operation of your site. There is a
good chance you will have to contact your hosting company's
technical support division at least once when you first set
up your site, and, as a paying customer, you shouldn't have
to wait long for answers. Most reputable services offer
free, 24-hour email and telephone technical support. Failing
that, try to find a company that offers prompt,
knowledgeable technical support both via email and
telephone. A good way to gather an indication of a hosting
company's level of service is to send an email to their
sales or technical divisions inquiring about something like
hosting packages or the hours of their support division.
3. Tools. A quality hosting company will let you take care
of a fair amount of site administration through a number of
Web-based maintenance tools.
4. Expansion. If your site is successful, it will require
more space and bandwidth. Make sure you choose a company
that is flexible in terms of package changes and space and
bandwidth upgrades.
5. Redundancy. If you intend to operate a pay site, your
clients will expect to be able to visit your site whenever
they please. Good companies have multiple connections to the
Internet as well as on-site backup equipment and procedures
in case of any sort of failure. A power or connection outage
is not an excuse for a site to go down. Most companies have
a 99% uptime guarantee.
6. Extra costs. When signing up for a hosting package, keep
an eye out for any costs, like set-up fees, that may have to
be tacked on to the initial package price.
7. 30-day money back guarantee. The best hosting companies
provide a 30-day money back guarantee to their customers.
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