Frequently Asked Questions About Web Hosting – Part II
Choosing the right web hosting company could sometimes equate to finding a needle in a haystack. With an astronomical number of web hosting companies out there, the entire process of finding a good web host can prove to be a daunting task. We have collated a list of frequently asked questions by web masters as these concerns and issues may be faced by many web masters who are on the look out for a quality and professional web hosting company.
Q. What control panel should I look for in a web hosting company?
A. Every hosting package comes outfitted with some type of control panel, which allows the user to configure their hosting packages as well as fine tune various settings of their hosting account. Typically, a control panel should be accessible through a secure web page. The most commonly used control panels include Helm, Cpanel, Hsphere, Plesk, and Ensim. The most common is Cpanel, which only runs on Linux. Most beginners and other users would be more suited to Cpanel, as it runs on the cheaper platform of Linux.
Q. What about a POP3 account?
A. If you require sending and receiving of emails, POP3 accounts naturally become a significant component of your hosting account. You will need enough POP3 accounts for the amount of email addresses that you wish to assign to other people. Many web hosts would readily offer their customers “unlimited POP3 accounts”.
Q. How about spam and virus issues?
A. The level and quality of security offered by web hosts would of course vary. These could include auto responders, spam filters, even anti virus protection. These features are usually included within the hosting package and do not come at any additional costs. Ensure that your host is offering you maple flexibility if you would want to include any additional features and tools within a given package.
Q. What should I look for in a hosting plan if I plan to run my own online store?
A. For running an online store, the web master would first and foremost require an SSL certificate for their website. This is required to process all online credit card transactions. This essentially comprises of a third party that takes care of each and every transaction, for a small percent fee, thereby eliminating the need for added server security features or tools. You also need to ensure that the server as well as the software is capable of running the script you have for your shopping cart.
To conclude, it is best to go for a web host that offers quality services and hosting products, high-end technology, unsurpassed and prompt customer services, technical and customer support, affordability and flexibility. It is best to opt for a company that has been in the industry for a while and has garnered considerable credibility and reliability in the market among both customers and critics alike. With some amount of research and analysis, you would be well on your way to availing the benefits of a quality website hosting service.
Bob Willis
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Why can't CBS do a better mash-up?
Important Notice Regarding Discontinuation of LAUNCHcast Plus Service and Refund Program
Greetings,
Beginning in February 2009, CBS Radio will power LAUNCHcast Radio. LAUNCHcast Radio will still be accessible from the Yahoo! site. However, it will be hosted and operated by CBS Radio rather than by Yahoo!. As part of the transition to CBS Radio, the LAUNCHcast Plus premium service will be closing on February 12, 2009.
As a subscriber to LAUNCHcast Plus, you will continue to have access to your premium subscription features until February 12, 2009. If there is any time left on your subscription account after February 12, you will automatically receive a prorated refund for any remaining subscription time. To ensure proper delivery of any prorated refunds, we strongly encourage you to check your account information and make sure everything is accurate and up-to-date. You can access your LAUNCHcast Plus account information here: http://billing.yahoo.com
Even though the LAUNCHcast Plus subscription service will be discontinued, you will still have access to most of your favorite preprogrammed LAUNCHcast stations through the new CBS Radio-powered experience. The difference is that those radio stations will be supported by advertising and there will no longer be a commercial-free option.1
With LAUNCHcast Radio powered by CBS Radio, you will also get access to some new features, including a new streaming radio player and CBS Radio’s wide variety of local music, news, talk, and sports programming. The new radio player will also be compatible with Macintosh computers and Firefox and Safari browsers. Not all existing LAUNCHcast features will continue, however. Your custom "My Station" and "Moods" stations will no longer be available after February 12, 2009. Additionally, you will no longer be able to add "Influencers" to your personalized "My Station."
There is no need to cancel or do anything with your service to make the transition to CBS Radio. Yahoo! will not transfer any of your account information to CBS Radio. You will not have to pay for the new LAUNCHcast service since it will be supported by advertising.
We hope you will enjoy our new radio experience and the broader range of radio stations that it will bring.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about LAUNCHcast Radio and the changes to the service, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.
1Radio station line up is subject to change and we cannot guarantee that all stations will be available after the transition to CBS Radio.
You ask why cant they, I will answer they can not because they are CBS.
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