Frequently Asked Questions
We have made a list of the most asked questions regarding our services.
What Is Web Hosting?
Web hosting refers to the process of publishing a web site so that it is available to the world on the Web. Paid web hosting also involves getting a domain name and not having forced ads displayed on your site.
What Is A Domain Name?
A domain name is a sequence of letters and numbers which determine the address of your site. This site's domain name is "StockportHosting.co.uk." You need to register a domain name before your web site becomes accessible at this address.
What Is PHP, SQL, Java, IP, etc.?
Those acronyms refer to various features such as programming languages, databases, etc. that might be available with a hosting plan.
What Is Shared Web Hosting?
Shared (or virtual) web hosting is the most fitting way of hosting for 99% of web sites. It means that a web hosting company will have one or more servers (computers constantly connected to the Internet that run a web server software such as Apache or IIS) that will be running multiple web sites (it will be shared). Unless a web site is exceptionally busy or requires a lot of bandwidth, this is the least expensive way to get a real web site. You can still have your own IP address with virtual hosting and the site won't look any different to users. Other options are dedicated, co-location, or doing it yourself web hosting. In those options you have the whole computer to yourself and you can do things like install your own software.
Can I Keep My domain Name When I Change Hosts?
Yes. We recommend that you register your domain name with us when getting a hosting plan, then, if you need to move to another host, you just need to point your domain's name servers to this new host. If you registered your domain name with another host and now you want to move, you should find your registration records or contact this host and ask them how to control your domain name. If you have a problem, you can usually see the name of the registrar by performing a "Whois" query on your domain name and contact them.
Does It Make A Difference What Type Of Desktop Computer I Use?
No. This will only make a difference if you develop scripts that you want to use without changes on your web site. FrontPage extensions can also be done on Unix (or Linux) servers.
Will I Have Forced Advertising On My Website?
No. None of the web hosts listed in our database force any kinds of ads on your site. In fact you can put your own ads if you'd like.
How Do I Upload My Website?
The main method of uploading files to your site's account is by using FTP. When you sign up with Stockport Hosting, you will get an FTP account that lets you access files in your account (ftp.yoursitename.com, your account name and password).
