We have always heard about the imminent demise of URLs that are too difficult to write, save and keep in mind. Much research has not been done in this field. But the recent development in technology and the ever growing business is sure to take URLs to an advanced position. Dirty URLs are generally prone to hackers as the file extensions they use, disclose the fundamental technology and also expose the type of request that is being made. So, it is important to hide the architecture and still make it user friendly.

According to SEO Consultants, Dirty URLs are often inundated with various identifiers and characters that are immaterial to the ordinary users. They are generally lengthy and complex in their structures. The hackers try to modify them as Dirty URLs reveal valuable implementation details via the file extension of a dynamic web site. Security risks are obviously high and they do not support usability. Due to its exposed structure it is often difficult to change the technology.

It may come to your mind as to why you should use dirty URLs?

The have very less positive points. A dirty URL encloses all the information needed to recreate a dynamic query. It can be used to discourage the reuse as it is difficult to remember. The disadvantages of dirty URL often supersede its advantages. It is beneficial on the part of the web developers to use a clean URL for their purpose.

While developing a site, a web developer should always keep the points in mind.

?Short is Sweet: The design of an URL should always contain a short file name or site directories. Avoid descriptions, as it will confuse the users about what the page might contain in future. Use identifiers that best describe the page.

?Technology, not to be exposed: Uses (Read more ...)

A successful business always depends on its website and choosing a reliable host is extremely important. It can be complex to select an efficient host from the look of their home page. There are literally multitudes of web hosting companies to cater to your needs. They offer numerous attractive packages at varied prices. But is it easy for you to identify a real host and a reseller? This little piece of knowledge may help you to make a difference.

Let us first understand the distinction between real host provider and a reseller. A real host provider is the one who sells services from his own servers. They are the ones who maintain the machines, networks and the uplinks and provide you the support directly.
A reseller is a merchant who sells the web space, belonging to somebody else’s server. It acts as an agent and a marketer for the parent company and the service is advertised by the reseller. Any technical problems are relayed to the actual host.

Does it really matter as to who provides you the service?

No. Not as long as you are happy with the service. But, what if the service deteriorates?
If your website generates a huge traffic, it is always beneficial to work with an actual hosting provider as they can help you effectively during the time of crisis. Most resellers do not disclose that they are selling under some company. Here are few tips that might help you to find the truth.

?Verify the ‘who is’ directory.

?Use a tracer. It is a tool that shows the path of all the computers that are used to access a particular machine.

?Check the domain register for the domain names. If they differ it is likely that they are resellers.

?Visit the host’s site. This will give you the necessary information (Read more ...)

Although this is a “top 10” list, most of the following things could easily be listed as the #1 most important consideration, so take them all seriously. It doesn’t matter if you are a large company, a small one, or just a hobbyist who wants to display photos of hand-painted electric trains. Everyone needs to consider the same things, just to different degrees.

Now, remembering that there is really no firm order to these, let us consider the top 10 things to look for in a web host:

1. Reliability (“uptime”) – Your host should be reliable, stable and fast, and should guarantee its uptime, the minimum figure for which should be 99%. A straight 99% is actually considered low these days, as 99.5% or higher is rapidly becoming the new standard. Check to see if the host provides a prorated refund if uptime falls below the stated benchmark. With how much business a company can lose any time their website is down this crucial aspect of web hosting probably does deserve to be in the #1 spot, but read on for other important info.

2. Data transfer (traffic or “bandwidth”)?– Data transfer mean the number of bytes delivered from your site to its visitors as they browse. If a web host advertises “unlimited bandwidth,” find out how much traffic the particular deal you’re considering really allows. Most new sites that are not archives, storage or “drop-send” sites normally use less than 3GB of bandwidth per month. If you expect your traffic requirements to increase over time, check the host’s policy for “overages.” If there is a charge (usually per additional GB) over the allowed bandwidth, you need to determine if it’s cheaper to pay it once in a while (if it will not be ongoing) or to upgrade your service (Read more ...)

A Hosting service provider will provide you the desired domain name, as well as required web space to host your website on Internet. You need to know a few things for your hosting service provider, like their credibility in providing hosting services, their existing client’s feedback, their promised server uptime, hardware details of web servers as well as the additional services provided by them.

Bundled facilities with Hosting Package – Remember that you need several things while hosting a website like email account, FTP accounts, Domain management tools, websites control panel, databases, and SSL Certificates in case you are providing e-commerce facilities and you want to ensure security on your website. Also check that whether their web server supports the technologies being adopted by you in developing a website or not?

Customization facilities – Even, if everything is ok with a service provider, never decide by just contacting one of them. Do contact multiple service providers, ask for quotation and bargain for best deals for you. Don’t forget to ask for further customization of package. May be you suddenly need extra space than discussed at initial stage. Are they able to provide such customization or not? What about their server, do they provide static IP or a shared IP for their customer. Remember that a static IP can be a boon for your website.

Mode of Contact – Customer service is an important aspect of any service provider. Must check whether service provider opted by you is able to answer your queries on a 24*7 basis or not. Do they have customer friendly support staff or not? How prompt are their services and how much time they take in rectifying the problems? You can check their past profile or customer (Read more ...)

Whether you are an individual, a businessperson or a work-from-home professional, owning a website is an important part of your identity. These days, websites act as a hub of information. Your web site is your window to the rest of the world. This explains the proliferation of websites you see on the information highway today.

Once your web site is ready, your next concern is an appropriate hosting service. With different kinds of hosting available, choosing the right hosting plan for your website may become a little confusing. Shared hosting, dedicated hosting, managed hosting – terms such as these can set your head spinning, particularly if you are new to the world of the Internet.

Shared server hosting runs on a UNIX based server, or any other multi-user operating system. Each website on the Web server is given a unique account in the operating system.

Shared servers are highly recommended for those web owners who do not require very high-performance or bandwidth. Generally, you can get an excellent shared Web hosting service for as little as $5-$10 per month. Today, many excellent Web hosting companies even provide unlimited disk space and bandwidth with their shared hosting plans.

Shared hosting comes with its share of convenient features. Many Web hosts offer powerful control panels that make it easy for users to upload their files, check with statistics, add small functionalities and handle other such small tasks. Shared hosting also provides you with a large number of database management tools. For small businesses, there are provisions for lightweight e-commerce solutions. You are also entitled to a number of free scripts that are parked on your server.

Since there are many websites running on a single server, (Read more ...)