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Some things to look for in a web host::

	Fast, reliable connection to the Internet - Your site must load fast. One of the major reasons visitors click away from a website is slow loading time.
	Excellent uptime - -Find a web host with an excellent uptime record (at least 99% uptime or better). Sign up for a trial if you can, and then monitor your site for uptime or downtime. One tool that will do this for you is NetMechanic.
	Site/data backups - It would be pretty devastating to lose all your hard work. A web host that performs regular backups provides an extra measure of protection "just in case."
	Plenty of storage space - How much you need will depend on what you envision your site to be. Make sure you leave room for growth; be sure to have more than enough space for both your current and your future needs.
	Secure server capability - Secure servers allow you to transmit pages in an encrypted format. This is necessary if you plan on selling something directly from your website (you'll need it for accepting credit cards, if you don't use what's known as a third-party processing company.)
	CGI bin - Many web hosts will provide you with some standard CGI scripts for things such as counters, forms, and passwords. Check with your web host to see what types of "standard" free scripts they offer for your use. Also make sure you have the ability to create and upload your own CGI scripts, what web hosts typically refer to as your own "cgi-bin".
	Autoresponders, email aliases, and mailboxes - How many of each you'll need depends on your business. Don't be swayed by offers of "unlimited email accounts" - you probably won't need them. As a home business owner you are most likely going to be the sole employee for quite some time.
	Mailing lists - Many web hosts offer a feature where you can create your own mailing list, a handy feature for when you want to start your own newsletter! Note that there are often restrictions on how many lists you can create, and on how many addresses can be on each list.
	Visitor demographics - Analyzing your traffic is an important part of doing business online. Your web host may offer some demographics - the more, the better! Look for number of page views, number of unique visitors, referrers (where your visitors are coming from), browsers, and other such information. Again, a host that offers good site demographics can save you from purchasing another service.
	Unlimited, free, and responsive customer service - Make sure you can get the help you need, when you need it. It can be very frustrating if you run into a problem and can't find anyone to help you! With a good web host you won't need support services very often, but when you do you want to be.