Key Requirements For Using WordPress Web Hosting Solutions

WordPress is the most popular of all applications, installed on several hosting accounts along with shared hosting. The creators of WordPress, Automattic have collaborated with other hosts to promote the famous blogging software. The ease of installation makes this popular brand the most sought after. The simplest options and extra features added makes it the next best thing among hosting providers. There are hardly any users who have not used this environment. There are many entities who have used it when compared to those who have not.

There are certain requirements for WordPress.org to get hosted and they include the Mod_rewrite Apache Module, MYSQL 4.1.2 or higher version and PHP 4.3 or higher.

Mod_write is used by all blogs and in WordPress it is used for Permalinks feature. However the said feature is an optional one. It can be a possibility that the web hosting provider does not provide the same in the package.

The blogging platform can be successfully installed on successful availability and installation of the above three requirements.

There are certain features that makes this platform way above other blogs. It will run on windows with a Linux server. For most  of the applications developed in PHP environment, Linux is best to use. Also Apache web server is a better option. Obviously an FTP access will be required from the WordPress hosting provider. A nice control panel will make your life easier. It is important from a management point of view. It also helps to effectively create and manage the databases. Control panels like Plesk and CPanel might help you big time. The size is quite small for it helps in easy installation. But be careful as you write more and more blogs you may require extra space and bandwidth. Except for the FTP access there are no problems with it. However in actuality if your host does not provide you with an FTP access, it’s recommended to shop around.

Above all, it can be said that WordPress is the next best thing to install and achieve great benefits.