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The
moment of truth...selecting a webhost. This will probably be the
most difficult step of the whole process. A merchant account is
a merchant account. All of the shopping solutions we outlined would
suffice almost any store. Finding a reliable service oriented webhost
is the single most critical component.
What
to look for?
1) Service - We can promise that TRUE Ecommerce web hosting is going
to cost at least double what you are used to paying for traditional
web hosting. Why? Well, for example, Host-A offers a Miva Merchant
Lisence with their Ecommerce Hosting Package. That single lisence
is almost $500. That is not a per server lisence. That is a per
domain lisence. Some hosts offer Your OWN secure certificate for
FREE. That is also a minimum of $50, just spent on you. Best bet
is to find a host with a superior service and support structure.
You can count on iHostcafe.com's Approved Ecommerce Hosts to be
just that, we will only approve the most service oriented hosts.
As a customer, you have the right to demand service, as your customers
do of you.
2)
Features - If you are going to pay the money, you should at least
feel as though you will get your money's worth. Try to find a host
that has features that will be useful for you. Why spend $70/month
on Host-B when he has 10 features that you dont need or use. What
if you have your own Ecommerce Solution? Host-C might have just
what you need for $50..
3)Experience
- iHostcafe.com is all about helping new and upcoming companies,
but when your money is on the line you need a host with experience
in the ecommerce world. Check out the staffing credentials. If they
seem as though they have a grip on what you are trying to accomplish,
they will certainly be more helpful when the going gets tough!
Search
for an Ecommerce Host!
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