The web server (computer) is where your web site’s html files, graphics, etc. reside and is known as the web host. A Web Hosting Service provides Internet users with online systems for storing information, images, video, or any content accessible via the web.

Web hosting is typically includes email services, databases such as MySQL and statistics packages that track volume, how visitors arrive and what pages they view. Web servers typically use one of two primary operating systems. Apache (Linux) accounts for approximately 60% of the market and Windows (Microsoft) accounts for about 30%. There are a number of other players that make up the remainder. Apache (Linux) is frequently referred to PHP hosting.

Businesses need assurances of uptime and reliability. These frequently are missing on inexpensive hosting providers. Business web hosting should include regular data backups, 24/7 monitoring, and email filtering for virus and Spam. Other important features are FTP access, multiple power backup systems and multiple Internet feeds are present.

Web hosting companies typically offer other services such as domain names and digital certificates. Some will offer other web services such as web design, content changes and web programming.

At Doug Williams and Associates we offer a full range of business web hosting, design and programming services. We offer PHP database and web application programming. In addition we offer Search Engine Optimization and marketing consulting services so business owners can have a single source for their web marketing and maintenance needs.

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