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01Dec2009
Top 7 challenges with running a website
When I'm talking to people about what I do, one of the most common misconceptions I face is that there's still a strong belief that running a website is easy to do. Running a successful website is far from easy, it's blooming hard work! So I've put together a list of the top 7 problems and issues you'll soon discover when running a website. My goal is not to put you off, but to highlight that it takes experience, skill and bucket-loads of effort to sustain a great website.
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Getting the best from your Web Hosting Company
If you've got a website that you rely on for your business, having reliable uptime is pretty important. The vast majority of hosting companies are not proactive about ensuring their servers are in tip-top condition. That's understandable as being proactive is expensive. If a hosting company's costs are higher, they need to charge the customer more. Given that many customers choose hosting based on price, you can understand why a hosting company would decide not to invest in being proactive. The hosting company might therefore just react to problems instead. However, just because your hosting company is more reactive than proactive, it doesn't mean you need to go elsewhere.
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