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Publishing a website requires you to make some key decisions on where it will be hosted and how the content will be managed.
Web hosting
Here are some tips on buying web hosting successfully:
- Select a recognised hosting company that offers good reliability of service, and gives you a control panel for setting up email addresses, checking stats, and updating your site
- Make sure that your hosting package gives you enough space to expand your website. For most small business websites, 100 MB is sufficient for an initial package.
- If you are expecting a high volume of visitors, ensure your package has sufficient bandwidth to avoid it going down under pressure.
- Don’t pay for bells and whistles that you will never use, and look carefully at the small print, such as what costs the hosting provider charges if you transfer a domain name to another provider.
Content management systems
A content management system (CMS) is ideal for organisations who need to update the content of their websites regularly. The text and images can be updated by a non-technical person with no knowledge of web programming or design
However, note that some CMS tools are more search-engine friendly than others. Ensure that you choose a system that gives control over setting unique meta tags on each page and which generates page urls that are keyword rich.
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