08 May Web Hosting: How to Get What You Really Need
A Common Mistake
If you’re in business today, you need a great website. A website should give prospects a clear picture of who you are. And it should facilitate productive interaction between you and your customers. Depending on your business, you may also need an online store.
One of the most important factors in making all that happen is web hosting. And the truth is, a great website is not a great website without the right hosting services behind it. That’s a fact that’s commonly overlooked. Don’t make that mistake.
What is Web Hosting?
Web hosting is a service that provides space for all of the files included in your website, and access online to your site. All the files associated with your site are stored on powerful computers called “servers.” These servers are connected to the internet on a high-speed network.
One way to explain this is to think of your website as an internet version of your company. Your company needs a place to operate, to keep all your inventory, have meetings, etc. So you have an office, a store, or a building. Your web hosting is the internet version of that office, store, or building. It’s where your website actually “lives.”
Why is the Right Web Hosting Important?
All web hosting is not the same. The available space and processing power of the servers along with network speed and bandwidth are important factors. Depending on how large your site is, you may need more or less space. And depending on the function of your site and the amount of traffic, some web hosting services may not provide sufficient processing power, bandwidth or network speed.
In addition, while the smallest and simplest websites may do fine with basic services, larger and more involved sites require expert management. As your business grows and evolves, so does your website. It’s crucial that your hosting services grow and evolve as well. You need expert guidance to keep your site in sync with your business and your goals.
Digital Media Services
At McWilliams Media in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, we are experts in all aspects of digital media. We can help you create your brand and communicate to your customers and prospects. We can produce great videos and design powerful social media marketing strategies. And we can design and build a great website for your business.
But at the end of the day, we know that one of our most important jobs is helping you choose the right hosting package for your website. So we’ve taken time below to explain our primary hosting packages. Remember, you may need a different package now than you will down the road. So we are always here to answer your questions and help you know when to adjust your hosting to fit your needs.
Choosing the Right Hosting Package
1. Silver
If your website includes videos or multiple images, you may need more storage space and more network speed and bandwidth. Especially if your site includes a simple online store or shopping cart, you may need our Silver package. As your business grows, your website will grow as well. You may need the additional speed and power of our Silver package:
- Hosted on DV Server
- Faster Speed and more Bandwidth
- Ideal for sites with images, videos, shopping carts and multiple functions
- Software Updates
- Costs only $40 per month
2. Gold
If your website is an important part of your business, you want to make sure it is managed properly. With additional services like security monitoring and monthly backups, the Gold package gives you peace of mind. In addition, your site will need periodic maintenance and software updating. With the Gold package, you know that as you run your business, we’re taking care of these basic functions for you. What you get with our Gold package:
- Hosted on DV Server
- Faster Speed and more Bandwidth
- Ideal for sites with images, videos, shopping carts and websites with various functions
- Monthly Backups
- Security Monitoring
- Software Updates
- Basic Maintenance
- Costs only $55 per month
3. Platinum
At McWilliams Media, we are passionate about making our entrepreneurs successful. So we designed the Platinum package with that passion for success in mind. In addition to security and maintenance services, but we include some of our most valuable services as well. Graphics, content changes, page modifications, blog posting, and more. With our highest bandwidth and speed and hosting on a DV server, you know you’re getting the best of the best. And for the security of your customers’ data, financial information, etc., we’ve included a FREE SSL certificate. The Platinum package includes:
- 1 Hour of Site Work Every Month including graphics, content changes, page modifications, blog posting, etc.
- Website hosted on DV Server
- Faster Speed and Higher Bandwidth
- Ideal for sites with images, videos, shopping carts and websites with various functions
- Monthly Backups
- Security Monitoring
- Software Updates
- Basic Maintenance
- Free SSL certificate
- Costs only $75 per month
Digital Media in Tulsa and Broken Arrow
In today’s digital commerce climate, your website is often the heartbeat of your business. At McWilliams Media in Broken Arrow, we want to help you get the most out of your digital marketing dollars. From branding and web design to social media and video production, we are here for you. And that includes helping you choose the right hosting package for your needs. Contact us today and let us partner with you on your journey to success!
