A Look at different types of web hosting services

Web hosting is a process that allows a website to become visible before the traffic in the internet. There are different types of hosting services. Have a look:   

Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

This is perfectly apt for the first timers. Yes, if you have been new to the websites and internet sort of situations, using ISPs will be relatively easy and cheaper option to consider. Although ISPs are bundled with limited set of features and functionalities, they are perfect for those who are handling small sites with low targeted traffic.  

Free Web Hosting

This is perfectly apt for personal websites and also for those who are just starting with the process. There are numerous free Internet webhosting service providers with even CGI access and lot more.  

Paid Hosting

In this type of hosting, you need to pay a certain amount for the space and services being availed. The fees can be monthly, bi-weekly, quarterly, or even annually. Services may include database support, SSL, extra bandwidth, CGI access, additional server space, ecommerce, ASP, and lot more.  

Domain Hosting

This is another paid hosting option for those who are into small businesses Domain hosting will let your site get hosted on anywhere, be it on your own server, a free hosting service site, or on an ISP. You simply need to purchase a domain name and the provider will forward all the requests for that domain to the actual said web location. This is also a cheaper alternative.  

Collocation

Collocation is that type of hosting option that allows a site to run their own web servers without the need for direct maintenance worries. Collocation assures the best of security and protection to the server while ensuring complete control by you on the equipment being used.  

Direct Internet Access

This is relatively the most expensive option and usually availed by large business and companies with huge data centers.