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Choosing a Web Hosting Provider

Development Help Available?

SUMMARY: Is there someone to turn to for Perl, C++, or Java questions?

One question you should ask when choosing a web hosting provider is if development (programming) help is available. Depending on your needs and your current knowledge base, you may need assistance in setting up shopping carts, using advanced web features, installing CGI scripts, etc. Can your web hosting provider help with installing and configuring scripts, and, if needed, can it also be called upon to develop custom solutions?

Some web hosting providers can provide development assistance in the following popular languages, among others:

* C++
* HTML / CSS
* Java
* JavaScript
* Perl
* PHP