E-commerce Hosting Checklist
Paul on August 8th, 2008
E-Commerce Hosting refer to the web hosting for integrated Storefront ( ecommerce web site web application) or an Auction web site that run an online business and execute real-time credit card processing in very secure online transactions environment.
E-commerce Hosting Checklist:
While looking for E-commerce web hosting you should make sure that your host providers offer you a complete web hosting solution for online businesses that include the major part of your requirement like the tools to handle online sales. Such as payment gateways, SSL (Secure Socket Layer), database support for secure transactions.
Here are some of the key feature you should consider while choosing a web hosting companies for your E-Commerce website:
* SSL: Your web hosting server should support SSL secure servers (128 bit) encryption since E-Commerce web site require payment transaction.
* Fast Internet Connection: Make sure that the server is hosted on fast data center.
* Make sure your host must have well trained and experienced tech staff to handle any unpredicted problem.
* Data backup: Your hosting plan must provide backup and also make sure SSI and Custom error page should be included in the hosting plan
* Unique IP address: You must ask for at least 2 unique IP for your website, best to go for dedicated hosting if you’re going to operate a large store.
* You will also need POP-3 email addresses, aliases and free forwarding and auto responder.
* Server Uptime: Give priority to the web hosting companies that provide you 99.99% uptime and fast network since your business depends on superb uptime.
* Check your hosting plan should also include Java Servlet support CGI-Perl/PHP Support:
* Database Support: Check the database like MySQL or PostgreSQL should be included with the comprehensive package.
* The availability of 24/7/365, live customer support is critical so make sure your hosting company offers 24/7 support.
