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Web hosting directories are like marketplaces where various web hosting providers can advertise their hosting plans, prices, and features. Basically to get more exposure and advertising for their services. Then for the people looking for web hosting, web hosting directories provides comprehensive information about various web hosting providers. In addition, directories will contain rankings, reviews, and often articles to help in the selection process of finding a web hosting provider.
Web hosting directories can be classified into two categories. There are paid directories and free directories. Though, these days some directories are doing both. Which way to go is largely determined on what preferences and philosophies are to each person. Though there are differences, remember that they are trying to provide the same service.
Paid directories operate by accepting fees and commissions from web hosting providers wishing to advertise and be listing in the rankings. Usually the fees are for a one time setup that allows a banner or other advertisement to be displayed on the web hosting directories web site. The other method is to offer a commission to the directory for all purchases of hosting plans that originate from the web hosting directorys web site. Some believe that by accepting fees, web hosting directories can be biased toward certain web hosting providers. Or that the rankings for hosting providers can be manipulated unfairly. On the positive side, paying directories could show that hosting providers are willing to spend some money in advertising and show the seriousness of what they have to offer.
In free directories the rankings in their sites is not based on fees and commissions but on a natural ranking system, which is base on the reviews and feedback of customers. One danger of this is that not all reviews are accurate or truthful. People with a grievance with a hosting company could try to discredit them by sending in multiple negative reviews and feedback. It will rarely be the case where a web hosting provider will get a 100% positive review but great providers will be pretty close.
The bottom line is to weigh the both types of directories carefully. Whether it is a free or if it is a paid directory they both serve to provide prospective web hosting seekers a place to get started in finding a host. Web hosting directories help the novice web hosting person gain a little knowledge about web hosting and get a sense of what is available and who is offering it.
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