The very first question you should ask yourself is this:
 
 "What do I need Web space for?"

   If you are looking for Web space to host your website, SpreeMedia.com can help you.

Selecting a FREE webspace provider is NOT the way to go, because the content on your website will belong to them... not you. plus, you are limited in regards to the the anount of space and/or bandwith (if your site receives a lot of traffic (visitors).

Free webspace providers have been around for some time and there are many people who use their services, so they must provide a viable option for individuals who are only interested in setting up personal and basic brochure pages.

If your interest is in joining the thousands of Web site owners who are conducting business online then...

  Let’s Get Real... A free Web space provider just will not do!

You are better off renting space for your site from a good web hosting provider.
 Choosing the right provider is very important in order to ensure that you do get
 good value as well as the right host that will provde all the services you will need.

Not all hosting companies provide the same services, so shop around if you must,
but, by all means, read through the FREE information we are proving you here on this site.

  For the serious entrepreneur, [see our gallery of web sites we have created and are presently
hosting], who is thinking of conducting real business online, [e-commerce], a free web space
just will not do. There are usually restrictions to the amount of space that can be used as well
 as the use of scripts [cgi, perl, etc.] for dynamic and interactive features that are the norm on
 many web sites.

  If your plan is to sell your products or services online, then you may need much more than your
own, self-taught, Web design skills. Having just a personal home homepage will not do for an
e-commerce site. [See our Bikini story].

  OK! You say, now, you are ready to go beyond the basics. Having a domain name that represents
 your business, should be your number one priority. Having your own domain name puts you and your
 business in the same category as any of the major players on the Web.

 You may also want to run a CGI script for a Visitor Counter or an online Discussion or Bulletin
Board. Your needs may be fulfilled with 50 to 100 MB of disk space and 1 to 10 gigabyte of data
transfer per month. Please note that movie and sound files will eat up a lot of disk space and
 bandwidth.

  If your web site is text-based, [just written information - no photos or graphics], you shouldn't
 worry about this stuff.

  Select a hosting provider that supports CGI and other advanced features that you think you
might require in the future as you develop your site and are attracting more visitors..

For those people who are more interested in developing a more commercial web site for a small
 business, they will require more web space and more features, such as e-commerce solutions.
 E-commerce, refers to the ability to acept online payments from your customers..

If you are developing a Web site for a small business or organization, you should carefully evaluate
the possibilities for future expansion. It is going to be a problem if you discover later, that you need
 a database for your web site, but your provider doesn’t offer support for your database.

  If you are planning to sell products online, look for a provider who can provide you with professional
commercial web solutions -  such as Shopping Cart software or a Secured Online Payment system.
Your online customers will be appreciative of this since, it makes doing business with you more
 safe and trouble-free.

  Choosing a large web space and high bandwidth [or unlimited bandwidth] allowance is a very good
idea. This will enable you to keep adding content to your site with no problems.

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