Web Hosting Companies
The following companies offer web hosting. MyHumor.org currently uses CI Host to host our websites, but we're always looking for something better. The list below is comprised of website hosting companies that offer a vast array of different services, from small business website hosting, shared hosting, dedicated servers, etc. If you use one of these companies or sign up with one of the companies, let us know how it works out. We'd love to hear from you.
DISCLAIMER:MyHumor.org may receive financial compensation for visitors who purchase products or services after clicking links from the list. However, the financial relationship between MyHumor.org and the companies listed here was initiated by MyHumor.org. If any of the goods or services listed here do not deliver as promised, please let me know and I will reconsider my relationship with that company. If you use this guide and find it helpful or have suggestions for products or services that I should list, I'd like to know that too!
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Shared Hosting
Shared hosting providers have multiple websites and multiple customers on a single computer. The prices are less expensive because you are sharing resources with other companies. The advantage is the cheaper price. The disadvantage is that someone else's website on the server can take away resources from all of the other sites on the same server.
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Windows Hosting
The operating system of the web server is unimportant, unless you are using a server-side programming language, such as ASP (active server pages), JSP (Java server pages), CFML (Cold Fusion Markup Language), PHP (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), etc. If you are using ASP, you will need a Windows server or another server with an ASP processor.
UNIX Hosting
UNIX is the most common server operating system on the Web. Most of the hosting solutions offered (especially shared hosting) will be UNIX or LINUX-based. They will usually include the ability to use PHP or CGI-BIN scripts for advanced functionality on your website.
Dedicated Servers
Hosting companies allow you to rent an entire server for your hosting needs by offering dedicated servers. There are various types of dedicated servers available, such as managed servers, unmanaged servers, virtual servers, and more. The disadvantage is that dedicated servers are much more expensive. The advantage is that having your own web server eliminates the possiblity of another customer's site slowing your site down.
Multiple Solutions
The web hosting providers listed below offer more than one of any of the services listed on this page. This can include shared hosting or dedicated hosting; linux hosting, unix hosting or microsoft windows hosting; or any of the other solutions listed.
Hosting and Design
Some hosting providers offer site design in addition to hosting. Usually the site design is based on a pre-configured template with a bit of customization and the host uses some sort of content management system (CMS) to allow you to update your site.
Specialized Hosting
There are many other options available for specialized web hosting needs. Some of these include small business network hosting, eCommerce hosting, shopping cart hosting, sharepoint hosting, etc. Again, the disadvantage of these solutions is the increased cost, while the advantage is the customized solution to fit your hosting needs.
Business Hosting
Business hosting solutions offer a more robust feature set than a standard shared web hosting solution. Business hosting solutions usually include options for eCommerce, website statistics, search engine submission, and more.
Shopping Cart Hosting
A shopping cart allows you to sell products and services on the Internet. Some hosting companies offer shopping cart services that allow you to create and maintain a shopping cart through your web browser. Merchant services and secure connections (SSL) are additional features offered by some providers.
Microsoft Exchange Hosting
Microsoft Exchange is an email server that many large companies use to handler their email. These companies offer email hosting using Microsoft Exchange, which not only includes resources for email, but for tasks, contacts and calendars, as well.
SharePoint Hosting
Microsoft SharePoint is a content sharing, content management system that allows business to organize information and make it available to employees, vendors and customers. The following companies offer SharePoint hosting services.
Virtual Private Servers
Virtual Private Servers are an advanced form of shared hosting. You will have greater access to your server and usually more options and features available, along with a higher price.
Reseller Hosting
A hosting reseller program allows you to resell the web hosting services that you are purchasing from the hosting company. You can host your own site, as well as others, in the allotted space and pay for your hosting fees.