What is Web Hosting?

Simply stated, Web hosting is a combination of the hardware, software, connectivity and services that "house" or "host" a Web site on secure servers located in a data centre. By hosting its Web site, a business can affordably leverage the power of a high-speed network, around-the-clock expert support and security, and state-of-the-art technology. Now, small and medium size businesses are positioned to enter new markets via the Web and tackle the Goliaths.

At MediaRazor, we see Web hosting as the engine for growing a small and medium size business. In mere minutes and with minimal capital investment, business can harness the power of the Internet and the Web to reach and service new customers across the globe, generate more revenue, increase efficiency, enhance customer service, and improve communications.

But how do small and medium sized businesses realize the benefits of the Internet and turn on their Web engine? It's easy - by outsourcing their Web hosting needs to a hosting service provider, or HSP. By turning to a HSP, small and medium businesses now can quickly, easily, and affordably launch, run and grow an effective Web presence. In fact, more than 60 percent of companies outsourced their Web sites in 2000.

For example, MediaRazor is a HSP offering products and services to help make Web hosting a reality for small and medium businesses. The company offers shared hosting plans, Managed dedicated and dedicated hosting plans, business applications hosting, value-added services and more - coupled with a commitment to customer care.

And because the needs of small and medium business are unique, MediaRazor offers two hosting product "tracks." One track is designed for more traditional small and medium businesses that want to focus on their core business, not running their Web site and administering their servers (MediaRazor-Managed). The second track focuses on technology-savvy businesses that were the early adopters of Web hosting and e-commerce (Customer-Managed). These users want hosting products with maximum control and flexibility.

Web hosting is enabling businesses around the world to turn on their online engine to reach new profits, markets and success via their Web site. The opportunity is growing with each passing day.