Homework: Website Hosting and Content Management
You will research website hosting options and compare and contrast three possible hosting companies. You will explore the features as well as the cost of each company. This analysis will afford you the opportunity to become familiar with options available beyond the classroom. You will also include a short discussion about content managers and WYSIWYG authoring tools. Finally, you will conduct research to identify trends in website development.
Instructions
A. Identify three website hosting companies you would like to learn more about. Compare the features of the three hosting companies in a table. Include at least five features of each hosting company. Some examples of features include:
a. Price
b. Amount of space given
c. Number of email addresses
d. Number of domains hosted on one account
e. Contract restrictions
f. Advertisements
g. Templates or scripts available
h. Shopping cart or other add-ons
B. Write a summary below your table that identifies which of the three hosting companies you think is the best option and why.
C. Identify a content manager and a website development application. List three advantages and three disadvantages of each approach to website development. Summarize your research, describing which tool you prefer and why.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.