Tuesday 7 January 2014

The Real Benefits of Offshore Web Hosting Services

It's a well known fact that when we refer to business and offshore operations in the same context, we mean tax saving business policy, and reduction of dependency on in-house operations. 

Off-shore operations also imply reduced costs, especially if you're outsourcing the job contract to a cheaper economy, or setting up an off-shore business development center in a growing economy.

Offshore Web Hosting has graduated to become an integral part of our ever-growing business world. North America happens to be one of the best places for offshore hosting as the privacy and security standards are high compared to other places outside America.

Additionally, when it comes down to offshore hosting operations, you're looking at reduced infrastructure and set-up costs, and expanding your business operations to another nation.

On the other hand, you can also become a hosting reseller, and simply resell web space provided by a big hosting vendor, or run into some sort of collaboration with a hosting giant.

Some of the important aspects, which can be essential for offshore web hosting, are – 

• motivating taxation policies, 
• confidentiality laws for protecting offshore entities,
• increased profit chances, 
• lower government constraint, 
• Instruction and interference in business activities. 

These kinds of benefits have helped web-hosting companies flourish in Caribbean, Central America and some parts of Asia like Philippines.

As it is known for being inexpensive, offshore web hosting services are gaining widespread popularity; but you should go for it, only if it is necessary for your business activities, otherwise there is no point in putting your money on it.

The Cost Factor

Offshore web-hosting is mainly popular as it saves a lot of money. If we talk about overall pricing part including design and development, then it is normally 3-5 lesser than the cost of regular hosting operations. 

An intensive research of the hourly rate, conducted across US, UK and Ukraine resulted in something, which clearly supports this fact.

In America, the hourly rate varies from $35-$75 depending on the rapport of the company and services provided by them. 

In UK, the price range is $25-$50, while the cheapest option is Ukraine with an hourly price ranging from $5-$20.

Why You Need Hosting Services Outside Your Country?

1. The local companies with good reputation can hamper your site by blocking it with the aid money, power and big lawyers due to some kind of irrelevant or controversial content published on your site.

2. You get an advantage of multiple mirror locations and thus you can avoid being affected by blackouts, natural disasters or some other region centric issues.

3. You are protected from restrictive censorship. 
4. Audiences away from the main hosting source can also read your content.
5. Most importantly, you get to enjoy greater security against the hackers.

Biggest Advantage of Offshore Hosting

In simple words, offshore hosting keeps your data confidential, secret and safe. Along with these benefits, it offers you an international identity and coverage, which are normally liked by the clients. After all, who doesn't love the tag of being a Multinational Corporate, isn't it?

Importance of Anonymity

I must mention that offshore hosting providers prefer to have the knowledge about you being nosy in your own privacy. It also forces you to make use of your credit cards. 

Anonymous offshore hosting on the other hand is completely free from these kinds of issues. Hence, you must take care of anonymity, when you’re considering any kind of off-shore hosting operations.

Last but definitely not the least, you must be well-versed with the local laws to be cent percent sure that you're not violating any rules even accidentally to stay clear of troubles!

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