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Anatomy of a Web Site

It’s the prerequisite for the rest of your Web site education. Learn to identify the different parts that together make a Web site tick.

Do It Yourself

With a little bit of patience and a lot of research, you can build your own Web site. We can help you with the research.

Drive Traffic to Your Site

Learn how to mix marketing prowess with technical savvy to get your Web site in front of your target audience and maximize conversions.


Do I Need a Dedicated Server?

Do It Yourself, Reduce Load Times, Running Your Business

By Hostway

A dedicated server is an Internet-connected computer devoted entirely to one customer. As your Web site grows, you may begin to wonder whether you need a dedicated server. There isn’t a single indicator that your Web site and/or you are ready for a dedicated server. Often several factors drive the decision to move to a dedicated server. continue »

Find a Web Hosting Plan

Anatomy of a Web Site, Getting Started, Web Hosting

Choosing the right Web hosting plan can be a daunting task with an enormous number of products and features available. Deciphering specifications and making sense of the jargon is only the first step. Finding a company you trust is equally important. continue »

Types of Web Hosting

Anatomy of a Web Site, Getting Started, Web Hosting

Take a tour of your Web hosting plan options. You’ll discover the difference between dedicated and shared hosting and find out which type of hosting plan fits your online needs. continue »

Dedicated Servers

Anatomy of a Web Site, Dedicated, Web Hosting

When you outgrow the shared server environment and need power, space and flexibility, transitioning your business to a dedicated server is an obvious choice. Unlike most other hosting companies, Hostway offers two dedicated server hosting options that let you determine your level of involvement. continue »

Choosing an Operating System for a Dedicated Server

Anatomy of a Web Site, Dedicated, Web Hosting

Large companies with complex Web sites or separate mail and database systems need a dedicated server for their critical data. When a company is ready to make the transition from a shared server to a dedicated server, it needs to decide which operating system (OS) is best for its data needs. continue »

The Windows Operating System for Dedicated Servers

Anatomy of a Web Site, Dedicated, Web Hosting

Developed by Microsoft, the Windows operating system (OS) is one of the two most popular operating systems for dedicated servers. Windows Server has been around for many years and is regularly updated to keep pace with changes in technology and the Internet. continue »

The Linux Operating System for Dedicated Servers

Anatomy of a Web Site, Dedicated, Web Hosting

Linux is an open source operating system (OS) that presents you with many choices for your dedicated server. Because it’s open source, many different companies have created their own versions, or “distributions” of the software. continue »

Data Centers

Anatomy of a Web Site, Web Hosting

The data center and the equipment in it is a Web host’s most valuable asset. In fact, when you order Web hosting, you are really renting a space in the data center whether it’s on a shared or dedicated server. Your Web site only functions as it should if the data center equipment functions as it should. continue »