Domain Names and Linux Web Hosting explained

When it comes to websites most people do not have enough information to make an informed purchase. When dealing with your company's website its important to realize that there are two parts to work with.

The Domain Name

The first step in setting up a website is to register a domain name. That's the name potential clients are going to be typing into their web browsers to see your site
(example: www.fifthgearhosting.com, www.cnn.com, etc)

To search for available domain names please see our domain registration page.

There is a popular misconception that domain names and linux web hosting are the same service, they are not, they are both separate services. When describing domain names and linux web hosting I like to use a car analogy:

When you want to purchase a new car you have a multitude of choices as to which dealership to choose from. The same is true when it comes to choosing the company you wish to purchase a domain name from or more precisely register through. There are literally thousands to choose from so it's important to shop around.

Once you have purchased your new car, from the dealership of your liking, you now are faced with the question "Where am I going to park my new car?"

The Linux Web Host

Linux is an open source operating system within the Unix family. Because of its robustness and availability, Linux has won popularity in the open source community and among web hosting companys that use it to operate their web servers. When you hear or read the term linux web hosting you will know immediatly what operating system the company is using.

Continuing with our car analogy;

If you work downtown you are most likely going to have to purchase a parking space for a monthly fee for your new car, the same is true when it comes to web hosting. Basically a linux web hosting company is a giant parking lot for domain names again with thousands to choose from it's important to shop around.

It is advisable not to select a linux web hosting company based solely on price. The old adage "If it sounds too good to be true…" comes into play.

Look for a good balance between features and price. Also when shopping for a linux web hosting company know what your website needs are going to be ahead of time, nothing is more frustrating and costly than designing a website that will not work properly with your hosting provider.


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Domain Names and Linux Web Hosting explained When it comes to websites most people do not have enough information to make an informed purchase. When dealing with your company's website its important to realize that there are two parts to work with. The Domain Name The first step in setting up a website is to register a domain name. That's the name potential clients are going to be typing into their web browsers to see your site (example: www.fifthgearhosting.com, www.cnn.com, etc) To search for available domain names please see our domain registration page. There is a popular misconception that domain names and linux web hosting are the same service, they are not, they are both separate services. When describing domain names and linux web hosting I like to use a car analogy: When you want to purchase a new car you have a multitude of choices as to which dealership to choose from. The same is true when it comes to choosing the company you wish to purchase a domain name from or more precisely register through. There are literally thousands to choose from so it's important to shop around. Once you have purchased your new car, from the dealership of your liking, you now are faced with the question "Where am I going to park my new car?" The Linux Web Host Linux is an open source operating system within the Unix family. Because of its robustness and availability, Linux has won popularity in the open source community and among web hosting companys that use it to operate their web servers. When you hear or read the term linux web hosting you will know immediatly what operating system the company is using. Continuing with our car analogy; If you work downtown you are most likely going to have to purchase a parking space for a monthly fee for your new car, the same is true when it comes to web hosting. Basically a linux web hosting company is a giant parking lot for domain names again with thousands to choose from it's important to shop around. It is advisable not to select a linux web hosting company based solely on price. The old adage "If it sounds too good to be true…" comes into play. Look for a good balance between features and price. Also when shopping for a linux web hosting company know what your website needs are going to be ahead of time, nothing is more frustrating and costly than designing a website that will not work properly with your hosting provider.	We are Moving! July 02 - 2006 July 2nd, 2006 our office is moving to a new home. But rest assured there will be no downtime for any services. However as with all moves nothing goes as smoothly as planned. Our main phone line will be out of service until approximatly July 10th This is the earliest the phone company is able to move it. If you need to contact us please use the support email addresses to direct your query. We apologize for the inconvience this may cause. Billing System Software Upgrade October 24 - 2005 Did you know you can login and pay your invoice online? We have just upgraded our billing software to make it easier for you to login and manage your account from changing services to viewing current and past invoices If you need technical support you can also use our Trouble Ticket System to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible! Plesk Control Panel Upgrade October 24 - 2005 In keeping with our policy of providing the best possible service to you, we have just completed an upgrade to the control panel software used by Fifth Gear Hosting. There are many new features including; Anti-Virus Protection Upgraded SPAM Filtering System Upgraded WebMail system And many more! Please login to your control panel to access all the great new features! More news...