I. HOSTING SERVICES

Choosing the right web hosting service can be a daunting task given the almost unlimited choice for you. Finding your host can take some time, but if you take this time for some research, you will be rewarded with an almost trouble free and top service.

• Top 25 web hosts and a searchable directory of hundreds others (Large hosting resource site.
• A list of top hosting services; with compare sheet
• Articles and news about the world of hosts
• Test your host (an easy to use online tool!)
• A site devoted to web hosting
• Virtual web hosting provider (extensive list with prices and notes)
• An excellent forum about web hosting
• A Web Hosting 101 - How to pick the right Web host
• A Comparison of Techniques to Find Mirrored Hosts on the WWW)
• Alphabetical Hosts which can be compared. Plans and reviews
• Webhost Magazine & Buyers Guide (Detailed reviews, Editor's Choice etc.)
• and more...

II. INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER - ISP'S

Choosing an ISP or managing one can be difficult. The links below provide significant help.

• Choosing an ISP - What to Ask When Looking for an Internet Service Provider (A 46-points checklist)
• Pick the right net access plan ("..To help you make an informed decision about your ISP.." - Tutorial)
• Story: How to choose an ISP!
• Why dial-up ISPs are heading for extinction (Article)
• The ISP e-mail discussion list community
• You wan't to become an ISP? (Check this site out)
• The new ISP resource page (mostly latest ISP related news)
• 130 organizations which are LINX Members (Registered ISP's in the UK)
• The New Internet Provider FAQ
• Free Internet Access Guide to Providers in the UK (with ISP Comparison Table)
• An index to over 110 free ISP's in the UK with links to them
• and more...

III. DOMAIN NAMES

Before registering a domain name, you might take a look to the tutorials and FAQ below to find out what is important to know.

• Domain Name FAQ
• Various tips & tutorials about domain names
• Domain notes site dedicated to domain names (Resources, articles and discussions)
• Virtual web hosting provider (extensive list with prices and notes)
• Choosing a good domain name (Article)
• Name that Domain - What's it Worth? (Exploring the Value of Domain Names)
• How To Choose A Great Domain Name ("..There are several things to consider in choosing a good domain name. Most experts suggest that it is best if it is short, easy to remember, easy to spell, and as unconfusing as possible...")
• Tutorial for Internet marketing by domain name techniques - in relation to search engines
• Want to buy a used domain name?
• Domain Wizard - Domain Creator (An online program that can help you to select a domain name for your company)
• Free Domain Name Analyzer Software
• So You Want to Buy a Domain? (3-page tutorial)
• Free Expired Domain Names! (Newsletter)
• What's Dot and What's Not: Domain Name Registration Scams (FTC warning)
• Used domain names - Several useful articles and FAQ
• and more...

IV. ONLINE & OFFLINE TOOLS

You can check domain names, site ownership or technical host information easily online with the tools below. Some exist also as tools which can be invoked from your PC.

• Check international domain names
• Check any domain for ownership (organization, address, admin, billing, name and name server)
• Server Lookup: Online tool to find out important information on any web server in the world. IServer lookup can tell you the WebServer software, HTTP protocol version, default location, default site size, and more. It can even give you vital statistical information on your connection to that server.
• Client Lookup: Use this utility to find out what important information is automatically sent when you connect to any web server. IClient lookup will discover many details, such as the web browser and verison, the operating system, the HTTP protocol version and more.
• and more...