Discount web hosting services are offered to attract customers that do not have requisite funds to own and operate independent Internet servers. Discount services are offered by resellers who purchase bulk web space from Internet service providers and pass on the benefits of cheap prices to customers in the form of discounts.
Discount web hosting services include different components that allow users to upload files, data, documents, and other electronic content in the available web space. Web server software is used to process requests over HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and delivers HTML pages and image files. FTP (file transfer protocol) server software is used to transfer files to and from the server.
Mail server software consists of POP (post office protocol), which is used to receive e-mails in the mailbox and SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), which is used to send and receive e-mail between mail servers. Database server software is used to access data from different database servers. It is also used to store visitor orders, feedback, discussions or comments.
Web hosting packages can be classified based on available disk space. Disk space is measured in megabytes (MB), which roughly represent 1,024,000 characters, and gigabytes (GB), which represent 1,024 million characters. The amount of disk space available determines the number of files and other documents that can be stored onto a website. Another classification criterion is network transfer speed, which is also measured in megabytes or gigabytes. It determines the amount of data that can be downloaded by people accessing the website.
Discount web hosting packages offer adequate disk space and transfer speed at discounted prices. Some discount services are available for as low as $ 1.5 per month, which is usually paid on a yearly basis. Low web hosting rates have enabled individuals and small communities to operate personal websites and share their views or information with the rest of the world.
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