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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.


Choosing an Operating System for Your Web Hosting Plan

Anatomy of a Web Site, Shared, Web Hosting

One common misconception about choosing a Web hosting operating system is that if you design your Web site on and generally use a Windows computer, you need a Windows Web hosting plan. While both your personal computer and a Web server have operating systems, they do not need to run the same system to work together. continue »

Linux Web Hosting

Anatomy of a Web Site, Shared, Web Hosting

Linux Web hosting plans reside on a server equipped with the open source Linux operating system. Because Linux is an open source operating system, it is available to your Web host with few restrictions and no attached licensing fees. That’s why Linux hosting plans often cost less than Windows plans. continue »

Should I choose a Windows or Linux Hosting Plan?

Anatomy of a Web Site, Shared, Web Hosting

Many new Web hosting customers are confused about which operating system to choose when it’s time to pick a Web hosting plan. Logic suggests that your Web server’s operating system should match your PC’s — if you use a Windows PC, you should use a Windows Web server. But that is not necessarily the case. 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 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 »