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Web site hosting services offer the hardware, software, and telecommunications connections necessary to connect any Web site to the Internet.

Figuring out where to hang your virtual Internet shingle is one of the more challenging aspects of setting up a Web site. While you can certainly do it yourself, the technical know-how required can be more than daunting. Web site hosting offers an easier alternative. But, be warned: Web site hosting options are as plentiful as the technical jargon used to describe them.

Taking the time to choose carefully can mean the difference between a functional or dysfunctional Web site. There are three basic flavors of site hosting to choose from: shared service, co-located service, and dedicated service.