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Author: David Added: April 21, 2008
There are several good reasons you may want to use a dedicated IP address. What exactly is a dedicated IP, and why do you need one?
When you open a shared web hosting account you will receive a shared IP address such as , 125.78.6.30. It’s called a shared IP because your site is actually is actually ’sharing” this IP address with dozens of other domains. Conversely, with an Ipower dedicated IP address your site will be given a unique IP address that will be associated with your domain only.
* A dedicated IP address is a requirement for SSL certification if you are a small business running an eCommerce site. It also lets prospective customer know you are serious and professional
* A dedicated IP will help speed up the downloading up your site for your readers.
* On a shared IP address, the search engines may end up penalizing or blacklisting YOU if someone using your shared address spams them. Not so with your own dedicated IP.
* Many Search Engine Optimization (SEO) experts feel that using a dedicated IP will increase your web site rankings (SERPs).
Overall, I switched over from a shared IP to a dedicated one because for me, the potential benefits far outweighed the cost of a few extra pennies per month.
<i>David Butler, the author of this article, is a Christian businessman, and has a web site, <a href="http://affordable-web-hosting-4u.com/">Affordable Web Hosting 4U</a>, with reliable web hosting tips for small business and <a href="http://affordable-web-hosting-4u.com/church-websites-why-to-use-a-blog-for-your-church-website.htm">churches</a></i>
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