Web Host Speed
by Matt <ncmail(at)triad.rr.com>
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Sat, 06 Sep 2003 22:12:09 -0400 |
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This question isn't exactly about web design but it's pretty closely related.
I am comparing ISPs that specialize in web hosting and want to avoid
getting one that is slow. I have used a free service on a site that will
ping any domain name and tell how many milli-seconds it takes to get a
control packet back.
http://www.hostpulse.com/app/networktools/ping.asp
I am wondering if this is a good test for the site's server speeds or if
the difference in speeds may be due to geographical location alone.
What is the best way to pick a fast host or at least avoid a slow one?
I have done a lot of searching and found two that offer great space and
bandwidth, have extensive features and have great user reviews from
independent sites that rate web hosting providers. When I do the speed
test from the site listed above, one of them comes back extremely faster
and I am wondering if the comparison is meaningful.
One has an average response time of 10ms and the other of 66ms. Is that a
significant difference in practical terms or are they both very
good? Could it just be a geographical difference? Maybe it's of no value
anyway because my site would be on a different server and there is no way
to tell whether it would be overloaded or not.
Is there some question I can ask the host about their standards for maximum
response times?
If you have any comments about particular hosts that are good or bad you
may respond off-list if you prefer.
Thanks,
Matt
ncmail(at)triad.rr.com
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