First things First. Why would you like to have Windows Based Hosting when there are Linux packages for cheaper rates ? The answer is – it depends on what application you are looking to use for your hosting. Consider the tools and scripting languages you plan to use – if you use PHP, Perl or MySQL, Linux is the way forward. If apps are Microsoft-specific, then Windows is what you need.

There are different types of hosting nowadays – shared hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated hosting are most known one. This article is aimed to help you choose most appropriate hosting type for your business. Shared hosting is good for users which don't have particularly needs, who usually use standard technologies and don't have many hits on its server daily (less than 3000 is definitely OK). But if you use some especial technology which usually isn't supported by shared hosting providers, than you have to choose VPS or dedicated server.

Nowadays, there are many free webhosting services available on the Internet. Sometimes it can be difficult to choose which one is best for you. First of all, you need to bear in mind free wehosting usually have some limitations such as not allowed email accounts, no mysql databases, no perl etc. It varies from each web host.