Many companies want to build their own websites and publish corporate information to the outside world, but how can companies build their own websites? In the traditional way, when a company owns a domain name, it can use a computer and a set of software to store information online. Internet users around the world can access this information through the company's domain name. However, the disadvantage of this method is that each company needs to purchase a server and software, and requires specialized personnel to maintain it. At the same time, it requires special lines to connect to the Internet. The operating cost is very high after one year.
The latest Internet technology uses virtual hosting to build websites. The so-called virtual host uses special software and hardware technology to divide a computer host into "virtual" hosts. Each virtual host has an independent domain name and IP address (or a shared IP address) , with complete Internet server functions, corresponding to a corporate website. On the same hardware and the same operating system, different server programs opened for multiple users are running without interfering with each other; and each user has his own part of the system resources (IP address, file storage space, memory, CPU time, etc. ). Virtual hosts are completely independent from each other. From the outside world, each virtual host behaves exactly the same as an independent host.
To put it bluntly, many corporate websites only use one server, and the effect when users access it is almost the same as the traditional method. This method greatly reduces the cost of enterprise Internet access and facilitates the development of enterprise online applications. This method usually costs only a few thousand yuan a year, so it is favored by many companies. Enterprises that adopt this method only need to determine the required hard disk space and related value-added services based on business needs.
The emergence of virtual host technology is a major contribution to Internet technology and is good news to the majority of Internet users. Since multiple virtual hosts share the resources of one real host, the hardware costs, network maintenance costs, and communication line costs borne by each user are greatly reduced. The Internet has truly become a network that everyone can afford. ! Now, almost all American companies, including some families, have set up their own websites on the Internet, and a large number of them use virtual hosts! Especially in recent months, some service providers that provide free website space have emerged, causing an unprecedented boom in corporate Internet access.
If an enterprise decides to use virtual hosting to build its own website, what issues should it pay attention to when choosing related service providers? Mainly should be considered from three aspects, system resources, service and price.
A very important success factor for a website is the speed at which it is accessed. No matter how good a website is, not many people will visit it if it is slow. Therefore, if an enterprise uses virtual hosting to build its own website, then the system resources of the service provider that provides this service will determine the speed of the enterprise website. Usually, you should understand the host performance, Internet export bandwidth and other technical indicators provided by the service provider. . Secondly, we need to understand what services the service providers provide and what problems these services can solve, because the enterprise Internet access is by no means a simple matter of applying for a domain name and building a website and everything will be fine. Further value-added application services are the ultimate goal of the enterprise Internet access. Choose the appropriate service based on your actual needs. Finally, we need to consider the price. Usually, the current price of virtual hosting services ranges from a few hundred to several thousand yuan. The difference is mainly due to the different resources and services of the service providers. Recently, some manufacturers have appeared on the Internet that provide free website services. As long as the enterprise allows to place corresponding advertising banners on its website, it can get free space to build a website. Since this service further lowers the threshold for enterprises to access the Internet, it has gained Favored by many enterprises.
Find a suitable virtual hosting service provider:
Companies that can help companies build websites are mainly divided into two categories. The most important category is virtual hosting service providers (IPP). Their main business is to help companies build websites. They have rich experience and provide relatively comprehensive and thoughtful services. The other type is ISPs whose main business is network access and BTOB-oriented content providers (ICPs). These companies that were not specialized in this business in the past have recently discovered that the market of helping enterprises build networks has considerable potential, so The more powerful companies among them began to incorporate this business into their main business scope, such as Netscape, Century Internet, etc.
Procedures and costs for building a website:
In fact, the process of building a website is very simple. After choosing a virtual host provider, they will help him complete the major steps of building a corporate network. Part of the work: from domain name registration, web design for web hosting rental, website promotion to e-commerce.
Generally speaking, it costs 150 yuan per year to register an international domain name and 300 yuan per year for a domestic domain name; renting a 30 MB virtual host space is sufficient for companies that have just established a website, and the price is about per It costs about 35 yuan per month; designing and producing an ordinary web page costs about 150 yuan per page. An ordinary enterprise only needs to create four or five pages at the beginning, and the homepage costs about 300 yuan; if a service provider is needed to help link the website on search engines, it is necessary to Cost about 300 yuan. In total, the annual cost of building a simple corporate website is only about a thousand yuan.
How to choose a virtual hosting service provider?
When an enterprise chooses a virtual hosting service provider, the first thing to consider is speed, the second is service, and the last thing to consider is price.
Determine a suitable domain name:
The website composed of the domain name will be widely circulated on the Internet like a trademark. A good domain name will help you shape your online image in the future. international image. At the same time, domain names are unique in the world, and domain name resources are relatively limited. Whoever registers first has the right to use it, so you should consider now whether to protect your intangible assets on the Internet.
The common .COM is an international domain name, while .COM.CN is a domestic domain name. In addition to considering the nature of the company and the characteristics of the information content when defining a domain name, the name should also be made concise, easy to remember, and impactful.
Rent virtual server space:
After you have your own domain name and house number, you need a space to build a house and establish your own company, and this space is the server on the Internet.
If the virtual host is placed in China, the access speed of domestic users will be fast, but the access speed of foreign users will be slow; if the server is placed abroad, the access speed of foreign users will be fast, but the access speed of domestic users will be slow. If you want both domestic and foreign users to have fast access speeds, you need to do dual mirroring, that is, rent virtual hosts at home and abroad at the same time.
General virtual host providers can provide users with virtual host space of 10 MB, 30 MB, 50 MB, 100 MB or even one server. Users can choose based on the content settings of the website and its development prospects. A web page occupies about 20 to 50 kilobytes of disk space, and 10 MB can hold about 200 to 500 pages. However, if you have special requirements for the website, such as more pictures, more animations, need to download files, or have Databases, etc., will require more space. Generally, 30 MB of virtual host space is enough for an average user.
Design web pages:
You can design and produce web pages yourself or use a web hosting provider or a professional web design manufacturer. The most important thing when choosing a web designer is the design level and price. Generally, the design quotations of virtual hosting service providers will be lower because they will be bundled with services such as space rental.
Website promotion:
First of all, the company itself must have the awareness to promote the website: add the company's website address wherever company information appears, such as business cards, office supplies, promotional materials, Media advertising, etc.
Currently, Bafang Resource Network provides corporate membership-based website building that satisfies customers.