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Internet Hosting comprises a broad body of knowledge and not all technology companies have the same level of expertise when it comes to the Internet, just as all real estate licensees do not have the same level of real estate expertise.

Hosting is the allowance of storage space and resources on Internet servers. For most people, it is less expensive to rent space on someone else's Internet server than to own and maintain an Internet server of their own.

There are three types of Internet hosting:
1. Domain Hosting
2. E-mail Hosting
3. Web Hosting

When most people hear the word "hosting" in the context of the Internet, their first thought is web site hosting. Many believe this to be the only type of hosting. In fact, web hosting (storage space for files retrievable through the use of the Internet) is only one aspect of Internet hosting and all three are essential to establishing and maintaining a presence on the Internet. Each type of hosting has its own value and importance. They are not necessarily tied to one another and different vendors can provide each type of hosting, or the same vendor can provide all three types of hosting.

Your domain host does not need to be the company that hosts your web site or your e-mail.

Your e-mail host does not need to be the company that hosts your domain and your web site.

Your web site host does not need to be the company that hosts your domain or your e-mail.

Look at your options before making a decision in any one category. For more on domains and hosting, go to http://Domains.RealTown.com.

Rich Hudson
Director of PR/Marketing
InternetCrusade
(619) 283-7302 Ext. 602
Rich@InternetCrusade.com