Selecting a web hosting service

Web Designs From Scratch has a near-realtime comparisons of hosting services' uptime and support.

This could prove quite helpful in selecting a web host.

While checking out web hosting companies recently, I noticed that it pays to carefully compare options by any one company. In one case, a Linux server hosting would get you a free blog or two compared to the Windows server option. But then you lost a feature or two that got offered with Windows hosting.

Also, make sure you check on whether web statistics come with a package or not.  You'll want the stats to help you learn where you are effective, what people are searching for, and more.

Church web site templates

Finding really good web page templates for your church can be frustrating. You want one that is strict XHMTL 4.01, pure CSS -- no use of tables for layout, one that is attractive, yet a look that accurately reflects your congregation.

Depending on your web hosting service, you may not be able to change the menu links area other than to specify the name and URL for the existing "buttons" or links.  Make sure to check out all aspects of any website building software offered by a web host.

Using stock photos may add eye appeal but actually be misleading. Here are a few of the templates I've been checking out when looking for a possible new, reasonably priced web hosting solution.

• http://church-webs.com/new-templates.htm
• http://readychurchwebs.com/rcw/startdesign.htm?catid=religion