Web Hosting and Domain Names - Is it worth it?

Many novice search promoters ask me. Is it really necessary to have your own website to promote search engines? There is no simple answer to this question and it depends on the seriousness of your promoting efforts. If you are a member of only one or two engines and you promote on occasions, then the best option would be to stick with the hosted portal usually offered by the engine you are a member of.

However more and more search engines are making it a rule that you have your own "non-incentive" website. I personaly think that all affiliates should have their own website as the cost of setting one up is quite low. In this post I will go through a few helpful tips when selecting the right web hosting company and the right domian registrar.

Now web hosting is important because the last thing you want is to run out of bandwidth when promoting your search engines. So when you choose a web host be sure that you get a plan that will cater for your bandwidth need. Good web hosting with sufficient resources should set you back no more than $15 a month. It all depends on the individual. Some may get a great web hosting deal that is sufficient for themsleves for under $3 a month, while others may take a web hosting package that will cater for larger deal of traffic.

When choosing a domain name, think of something unqiue. Many .com domain names are already taken and so you might have to settle for a .net name. If you do choose a .com or .net domain, do not pay more than $9 to register it. There are other options when choosing a domain name. If you want a less expensive extension, why not get a .info domain name. These are offered to clients for no cost. This is a great option for smaller promoters.

Remember that you will have to make enough money to cover these costs when promoting your engines. Look to purchase plans for 2 years or more as the prices become cheaper in this range. As with anything you buy, always shop around for the right deal. Talk to friends who have websites and get suggestions of web hosting and domain registrars with good customer support and service.

One company which I highly recommend is Hosting2nv which is owned by one of the most respected webmasters in the search engine industry. You can register both domains and purchase web hosting from the same account. The customer service is second to none and the webmaster is always available to answer your questions in a quick and friendly manner. The webmaster has years of experience in the industry and runs one of the longest running and most succesful search engines, SearchDrifter.
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Well that's the essentials you need to know. If you have questions, as always post a comment or email me. Look out for engine reviews of two new engines with some great benefits and ones that will actually pay! No updates on the VejaSeek saga yet.