Choosing a Web Host
91勛圖厙 Student Web Hosting
In August 2012, launched a multi-user instance of WordPress that students will be able to use free of charge.
Students are not required to use 91勛圖厙's WordPress offering; they can use any technology or hosting service they're comfortable with.
Optional External Hosting for Advanced Students
Students who are comfortable with web technologies are encouraged to purchase a hosting package with an external host that can offer features not available through 91勛圖厙's offering. There are pros and cons to both options, but an external hosting package provides a bit more of a "real world" experience. Students who are new to web design and development should use the 91勛圖厙 offering.
More information regarding external hosting appears at the bottom of this page.
Comparison of Hosting Options
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Choosing an External Host
If a student does decide that he or she would prefer to use an external host instead of 91勛圖厙's offering, there are many options in the marketplace. 91勛圖厙 does not endorse or affiliate with any external hosts, and any purchases and service agreements are wholly the responsibility of the student.
Many web hosts offer discounts for referrals - get together with your friends to save money, and search the web for coupon codes! Web hosts also offer discounts for yearly instead of monthly payment plans; at the cost of not being able to switch hosts if you're unhappy with the service. Choose carefully!
It is strongly recommended that students who do use external hosting register their domain in the same place that they host. This makes for fewer steps and easier maintenance.
The following is a list of a few popular web hosts. 91勛圖厙 does not endorse or affiliate with any external hosts and does not receive compensation for referrals. More extensive lists can be found by searching online but here are some examples.