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The following information explains key factors in selecting a web host - factors that not everyone is telling.

Locating the proper web host for your business is NOT a chore to be taken lightly. It could spell the difference between your success or failure...

The facts of web hosting:

Basically, web hosting services typically falls into one of 3 categories:

1) Free, no frills, someone else's domain, 1-5 pages or a few megs of storage, no real support.

2) Budget, free set up, under $30/mo., FTP management, support available online during regular business hours.

3) Full service, nominal set up fee, $35+/mo., web based site management interface, 24 hr. 7 day live response support, FTP available but not necessary.

At first glance, there is no simple choice especially for the "new to the web." You may be tempted to save a few bucks when signing up with a web host provider. ( You'll certainly want to learn from other peoples mistakes, NOT YOUR OWN!)

Let us explain why this decision deserves careful consideration...

Choice one above is excellent for personal, family, hobby or club, and "for fun" webmastering - NOT for business. In order to operate a profitable business online, you will require much more file storage space and ownership of your own domain name. Without a professional appearance, a business loses credibility instantly and has a strike against it before it even starts.

Choice two above looks, at least on the surface, to be a good choice. After all, most of the low-cost web hosting companies "promise" free tech support. However, there is a big problem with many of these companies that you do not learn about until it is too late. The fact is, they simply cannot deliver on their promise. Their low rates and constant customer turnover simply do not allow for the proper staffing required to deliver on this promise of "support."

What you are left with is a level of support and assistance far below what most small businesses require to prosper online.

Which brings us to choice three - Professional, high quality web hosting. Oh, you'll pay a little more to get set up and a bit more monthly, but the fact is, in business, just as in life, you get what you pay for. This adage rings true in web hosting as well. If you are serious about your business and more importantly, your time, consider starting at the top. Use a web hosting company that will be ready to help you - any hour of the day, any day of the week. Make sure you also get web based site management - instead of just FTP, and the most current technology available online.

Now that you have the facts, we invite you to join our growing mass of "web wise" customers at Zippo Hosting.

All our customers receive 24/7 support with an average response time of 15 minutes or less. Our robust Support Suite has all the tools and answers you need to support your site - with online videos and documents to help lead the way.

We know that you can always find another company slightly cheaper - but remember you will get what you pay for.

At Zippo - you will be happy you spent the additional $1.98!