Simple question about Domain

I just bought a domain and I was wondering whether to get hosting account setup at the moment is better or from when I'll be free that is after two weeks.

I am asking this because I want to know will search engines index the page or something once I'll setup hosting or something.

This just popped in to my mind and DP is always the first place to ask

 

Get a hosting account setup immediately, it is always better

 

Thanks Dnk, Which hosting will you prefer? Window or Linux?

I am planning to offer my services through that domain - Though to get the domain ranked (page rank) nicely, I'll be blogging from it too. How you think I should integrate both my needs? - Wordpress Blog? - I thought to have a static wordpress page for services and blogging on the other page.

 

The option between Windows and Linux would depends on your requirements, ie what language is your script using ? If it is ASP or ASP.NET then a Windows is better. If it is PHP then Linux is the way to go. If you are just doing pure HTML then it really makes no difference and the only option is your personal preference.

If you are not getting a dedicated server then Linux or Windows makes no difference if your scripts supports both platform. More scripts and hosting companies are linux based so you get better prices if you select that platform.

Wordpress works better with Linux.

 

Try a linux hosting plan

You will be able to publish Wordpress or others... on it as well

 

Thanks guys - I am glad to know my perceptions were almost correct.

Now how big the hosting should be? - I mean I've previously bought a basic package which had only 1 database capacity but enough space. What are the key things I should look for?

 

I use linux, lots of free open source software and hosting options available

 

Yes, I'll use that as well - How big should I opt for? in terms of space, bandwidth, databases and other necessary options ....

 

For just starting get from starters plan...
I mean maybe no required more bandwidth or web space for a new site
about cunts of databases, look at what scripts will you use

For example I use a directory script + Wordpress on my directory (in sig)

And there was need for two databases

 

Alright. I just sent my friend an email to arrange BIG hosting

I guess I'll get familiar with hosting thing the more I'll poke my nose in it.... Thanks

 

Go with one of the cheapest hosting plans at this stage, you should be able to get it for about $4/month. If you need more later, you can always upgrade, but it probably wouldn't be a while before you need to upgrade.

 

If you are looking at hosting, look at the ones which offers Cpanel + Fantastico if you do not want to install Wordpress by hand. Fantastico allows close to the one-click installation of Wordpress. It also helps you update too.

When looking for a hosting plan, the smallest plan should work and it be great if the web host allows you to upgrade plans as and when needed.

 

Thanks for all the advices. I have told my friend (runs a hosting company) and she will now set it up. It was great knowing all of you! - Helpful Tips