Choosing the Right Host

Before you create or build a website, you should have determined the type of website you want to create. This way you are sure to choose the right kind of website host for your needs.

While the domain name registration process is the same at almost every registrar, the website hosting options can be different. That's why you need to understand what each host offers before signing your website with any of them.

First, let’s define what a web host actually does. Web hosting refers to the process of renting computer space and bandwidth (data transfer capacity) from a company so that you can make your website visible to the outside world.

Put simply, you buy an allocated space on a computer from a hosting company, then transfer the files of your website to this computer. Your website then becomes available to users around the world, and this enables them to browse your website, as well as download files and buy products and services from you.

If you are new to building websites, then you might want to consider going with one of the many website hosting companies that offer soup-to-nuts or Template Builder Hosting service.

Template Builder Hosting

There are a plethora of hosting companies that can handle literally all of your needs. From registering a domain name to offering a free site builder to offering unlimited hosting space.

This type of website hosting is the easiest to use because in order to build your website, no software or programming is needed. Pre-created website templates are provided for you and you build your website pages simply by pointing and clicking your mouse.

However along with the ease of use they create for you to build your website in this manner, you may find some space and technical limitations. Again, make sure you've defined the purpose of your website first. Template builder hosting is best for simple, personal sites.

Below are some of the features you may want to look for when shopping for this type of hosting service provider.

UNLIMITED Hosting Space

UNLIMITED Site Bandwidth

UNLIMITED Domains

Unlimited Email Accounts

Free Domain Forever

Free Site Builder

Excellent Support

Here is a short list of the website host providers we feel offer the best all-inclusive Template builder hosting service.

#1. HostGator - Among the best hosts, HostGator offers large website hosting plans suitable for both personal and business hosting. Payable month to month, this host is low cost with high reliability.

#2. IX Web Hosting - A well-rounded host, IX Web Hosting provides unlimited feature hosting plans with quick setup and cheap prices. You also get a free domain name with each hosting account.

HostMonster offers great hosting for small businesses and individuals needing to setup or transfer their hosting accounts. Lots of features and inexpensive pricing.

#4. HostPapa - If you want earth-friendly web hosting, then choose the huge web space planned offered by HostPapa. Powered by green energy, HostPapa can be bought in US or Canadian dollars.

#5. BlueHost - Allowing multiple domains on a single account, BlueHost offers a low cost web hosting package that is great for small businesses. They include a free domain name forever for customers.

#6. ANHosting - Recommended by webmaster resources, ANHosting delivers affordable web hosting with complimentary online marketing credits.

#7. StartLogic - Full featured web hosting at half the price. New customers can buy an unlimited webspace and bandwidth plan for as low as $3.95 per month.

#8. Lunarpages - Lunarpages is a technically-competent web host that offers a 1500GB website hosting plan for only $4.95 per month with no setup costs. Also a top provider of VPS hosting solutions.

#9. iNetU - A long-standing reputable web host, INetU is a managed hosting provider with a focus on complex solutions for corporate hosting clients that require strong network redundancy.

#10. iPower - One of the ten largest hosting companies in the United States, iPower offers a low cost means of web hosting with excellent online marketing tools.