April 25, 2008, Newsletter Issue #129: A Web Hosting Plan for the Medium-Sized Business (Company, Non-Merchant)

Tip of the Week

As a medium sized business, you will likely need more space and security than many other individuals, groups, and small businesses. The top 5 things to keep in mind when looking for a hosting plan for your medium-sized business are:

- First, you should make a firm decision between shared or dedicated hosting after laying all the pros and cons out on the table. It will cost more on a monthly basis, but should be considered if you are exchanging information with your clients via your Website.
- If you do decide to go for a dedicated hosting plan, there are different sizes you can choose from. You may be okay with one of the smallest plans, as long as your space and bandwidth requirements are small enough.
- If you do decide to go for a shared hosting plan, it would probably be wise not to settle for a cheap hosting plan. Hosting plans that are less than $20 per month are usually better suited for individuals, small groups, or very small businesses.
- If you do not know how to build your own Website, you may want to consider hiring a team to create one for you. A website builder will not be sufficient, as you will want a Website that looks professional.
- You may need an SSL certificate, especially if sensitive information will be transmitted through your Website. You may also find that a good Website analysis tool will be very beneficial when it comes to understanding how effective your marketing strategy is.

The most important thing for you to remember is that, the more well-known your company is, the more likely you will become a target for those who want to get their hands on your clients' sensitive information. This is especially true if your clients have made a name for themselves as well. For this reason, Internet security should be your top priority. A dedicated server hosting plan will be most beneficial in this area, especially if your Website and bandwidth requirements are large enough to warrant it.

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