Get a Webhosting Account

Before you sign up for a webhosting account, you need to know here are many types of webhosting. You need to choose wisely coz moving from one hosting to another is very stressful, especially if you have a lot of sites, and deal with databases!

Basically when it comes to web hosting, you need to choose either Linux hosting or Windows hosting. SInce many of you are familiar with Windows, you might end up with a Windows account. But let me tell you something. Don’t let the word Linux frighten you.

Only choose Windows account if you want to use Microsoft’s web technology like ASP.NET on the server. Otherwise, if you plan to use php scripts, which is the programming language for WordPress, just choose a Linux hosting. (This is my personal opinion, okay.)

Now, assuming you are choosing Linux. Choose a webhosting account that comes with cPanel. cPanel is basically a control panel for your hosting account. The current version of cPanel is cPanel 11. It has got video tutorial in it so you don’t have to worry too much.

Inside cPanel, you’ll find Fantastico, which is a tool you can use to install many web application, including WordPress, with a single click.

Web hosting is very cheap. However don’t go for a company just because their hosting fee is very low. You should go ask around for their support as well.

Now, let’s look into hosting plan.

If you only want to have one website, go for shared hosting. but if plan to have more websites later, go for reseller account, where you can add as many domain names as you want without having to pay additional fee.

Previously I had a account with HostDime.com. A reseller account. Then I upgraded to Virtual Private Server (VPS). I was paying $50 per month for my VPS. Due to a reason I won’t mention here, I moved to another company. Now I’m with Kiosk webhosting, a web hosting company that understand Internet marketing. So far I have no problem with them. They are having a $1 trial for the first month, and I suggest you check them out.

http://www.FairuzTalib.com/recommends/Kiosk

Okay, once you have got yourself a hosting account, the next thing you should do is pointing your domain name to your hosting account by changing the nameserver in your domain name registrar with the nameserver provided by your hosting company. For more info, please consult your hosting company.

Now, you’re ready for WordPress installation.

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