Aug 18 2008
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How To Build A Web Site For Your Business - Part 3
The average low cost web site is hosted on a Linux server. Whether you personally use - or even know the first thing about - Linux is unimportant. Choosing a Linux plan like BlueHost’s is a good idea. Linux is a very stable server platform and it is free (unlike Unix and Microsoft server software). That’s one of the reasons Linux plans can be so inexpensive.
Linux has another advantage in web hosting. The web master’s (that’s you) connection to the server is usually a simple, graphical interface called CPanel. CPanel has a point and click structure that allows you to configure email accounts, upload files, add domains, and perform similar administrative tasks.
One of CPanel’s hidden gems is Fantastico De Luxe, which can be found under Software/Services.
Fantastico in CPanel Software/Services
Fantastico is a collection of One Click instllation scripts that will give you access to some of the most popular open source applications on the internet. For instance, among its many offerings, Fantastico includes WordPress, Joomla, Simple Machine Forums, and OS Commerce. All can be added to your web site by simply pointing and clicking. If you’ve ever tried to install any of these programs manually, you’ll appreciate what a dream one click installation is!
If your business web site requires anything beyond the most basic HTML pages, be sure you web hosting company offers CPanel with Fantastico. Anything else is just too much work.