E-commerce website – hosting requirements?
Hi
I’m planning to create an e-commerce site using x-cart and I’m wondering if there are any requirements for how it is hosted…
Will I need a dedicated server? Or will a shared server be just as good? I know I’ll need an SSL certificate but again – shared or dedicated? Any info you can give me would be great.
Thanks.
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Don’t waste your monry on dedicated servers. It’s really unnecessary. Shared web hosting services are not only cheaper, but also more easy-to-use. I run 2 business websites through my shared web host (inmotion) for over 3 yrs now, and have never had a single problem with them.
Take a look at: http://threehosts.atspace.com/business There you can reach the three reputable companies that are leaders in the E-commerce web hosting industry. They offer domain, hosting, ssl, shopping carts…
Shared server should be fine, I used Godaddy when was selling things online you should look into their plans because they have a plan that includes an ssl cirtificate and all you will need, go for a linux host though!
Other than that check the requirments for your chosen script
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