A lot of people are confusted with web hosting. There are so many options, control panels, and plans that it is difficult to understand the difference in providers. It really comes down to the server platform and control panel. From there on it is easy to find affordable web hosting.

The first thing you need to consider is if you would like a windows or linux platform. For most hosting customers it really doesn't make a difference unless you require specific Microsoft database software. We recommend using the linux platform as it is usually more stable and offers more options.

You will then need to decide on a control panel. There are quite a few control panels however we recommend using the cpanel control panel. This control panel offers a huges amount of options and is simple and easy to use.

Another thing to consider is how you are going to build your site. If you are not familiar with html code you may consider using a web site builder. Many hosts provide this service however only a few offer this for free. We recommend finding a host that offer more than one free website builder so you will have a choice.

This hub will continue with more information in the near future.