Aside from the mechanics of creating a Website, one should also understand the importance of Web hosting.  Web hosting entails the provision of the technical services that makes it possible for someone to view your Website on the Internet.  Web hosting companies that provide such services are plentiful and all seemingly providing similar pricing and features.  So how does one go about choosing the best Web host? 

Web consultants normally look at various factors when evaluating service providers:

•  Uptime - consultants usually look for guarantees of 99.9% uptime of their Web servers with a solid backbone infrastructure.  Backbone connection refers to the networking equipment that provides the actual connection to the network that comprises the Internet.
  
• Support, Maintenance, Backup - try to ensure that good technical support that is provided promptly.  Emergencies do happen and being able to reach the technical support staff can mean the difference between crisis aversion and crisis meltdown. It is important to verify that their systems are backed up frequently according to routine schedules that will provide a good comfort level to the subscriber.
• Features and Tools - while most Web hosts provide many similar features and tools that will help in supporting and administering a Website, the exact needs will vary depending on the Website being built.  Increasingly, more professional Websites will utilize database 'backends' and server-side scripting to produce dynamic Websites.  Typically, the consultant will evaluate client needs and suggest the best tool for the job.