Z3 Internet - Advantages

The Clear Z3 Internet Advantage

In today's competitive web marketplace, there are plenty of providers offering web hosting services. But remember, not all web hosting services are created equal. Some may offer affordable prices, only to zing you with hidden 'gotchas'. We feel our service is based on a solid technological foundation, dedicated to providing you first class performance, at rates that are quite easy to swallow. Service you can depend on today...and well into the years ahead!

	Bandwidth to spare...
	Z3 Internet does not believe in overselling bandwidth like most of our competitors do. We have direct connections to several internet backbones. Utilizing BGP4 teamed up with our diverse backbone interconnects, we can assure you the utmost in routing redundancy and reliability. BGP4 is a protocol which lets our lines reroute your important web traffic to clearer lines as necessary. Our lines aren't overclogged T1 lines like most of our competitors utilize. Several of our backbone interconnects are DS-3 (T3) class lines. And to top it off, our lines basically idle along at average bandwidth utilizations of less than 20%. And we intend to keep things this way. As our traffic goes up we will continue to expand our network infrastructure as necessary to keep things flowing as smoothly as they do today. Ask most of our competitors and they will be too embarrassed to admit just how clogged their lines really are. Our philosophy is to maintain a quality operation for our customers and maximize our business that way. Skimping and cutting corners is not our style.
	A complete e-commerce solution...
	Many people and businesses are eager to launch a web presence these days. It can be confusing to figure out how to sell via the web. Most web hosting providers will lease you some web space, but then what? An incomplete or ineffectual retail presence on the web will only turn customers away, never to get them back. Z3 Internet understands the importance of offering a complete e-commerce solution and we deliver. Every Z3 Internet account is packed with everything you need to launch a web store today. In addition to providing your basic web presence and domain, we include at no additional charge, a fully functioning and very versatile shopping cart system. A user-friendly shopping cart system is the key to any successful web store. Fully customizable, its easy enough for the beginner to master, yet powerful enough to meet the creative needs of the expert. We've all no doubt heard stories of how dangerous it can be to shop on the web. Credit card numbers being stolen, and a whole host of security related issues. Z3 Internet is very much aware of the reality of today's e-commerce webscape and takes a very proactive approach to web security, as opposed to the reactive stance of most hosting providers. With the complete secure server (SSL) access provided with each and every Z3 Internet web hosting account, your customers can shop in confidence knowing that their data is securely being transmitted across the web to your site. Going out and getting your own secure server and its associated security certification could cost you several hundred dollars, if you even qualify. Z3 Internet uses its power to bring you complete secure server access at no additional charge. Z3 Internet's security focus goes beyond the safe transfer of data over the web. We realize that your data also needs to be safe once it makes its way to the server. Z3 Internet's server side security model makes every effort to keep your sensitive data as safe as possible. That's a real plus that most hosting providers just gloss over. A real plus that can help you sleep soundly and securely at night. More info...
	Fast, lightly loaded servers...
	Our newest servers are state-of-the-art Pentium III and Pentium 4 class boxes running the popular Linux flavor of UNIX and the Apache web server. An industry proven powerhouse combo for web serving. But the fast server advantage isn't just as good as the phenomenal hardware it runs on. We are committed to maintaining a low level of server loading unparalleled in the industry. Our research shows that its all too common for web space providers to lump far too many sites on one server. They'll literally place as many as several hundred sites on the same server. Can you imagine sharing your home computer with several hundred people at once? I think you get the picture. Z3 Internet believes in placing just a small fraction as many accounts per server. Also, we regularly add additional servers as necessary to help ensure none of our servers ever becomes overcrowded. Each server is operated with a very comfortable margin for site growth in mind. As your site grows in popularity, so will your traffic. We take all of that growth potential into consideration when allocating an account on one of our servers. When you pay for quality web hosting, Z3 Internet delivers!
	Unparalleled customer support...
	Z3 Internet believes that customer service doesn't stop with the sale. The personal touch has proven time and time again to be the best way to serve customer's needs. As a Z3 Internet customer you'll be assigned not just one support member dedicated to personally addressing your needs, but a team focused on serving you. This approach ensures consistency in service, and coverage to ensure your inquiries or calls for assistance are answered promptly and completely, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some of our big competitors take days to reply, if they ever do. We are here to help you along the way as your web project grows, and will never abandon you. Just as we have a reputation of quality service to maintain, we understand that your website has an image to maintain too. Your Z3 Internet support team will work side by side with you to ensure your site is running smoothly, and available for your visitors.
	24x7 system monitoring...
	Our business relies on customer satisfaction through the quality and reliability of service we deliver to you. Our top priority is maintenance of our servers and network infrastructure. Manned 24 hours a day, and supplemented by elaborate self-monitoring mechanisms, Z3 Internet can respond quickly to correct any problems that happen to surface. As it stands, out uptime is well in excess of 99%. A good sign we are doing something right. We don't rest on such laurels though. Z3 Internet is forever upgrading its systems to ensure you have the best possible service.
	Discount domain registration...
	Why pay the outrageously high fees other domain registries charge? With Z3 Internet you get access to our discount domain registry services. Register a new domain in combination with a new Z3 Internet web hosting account and pay $0. That's right. FREE domain name registration when you open any of our standard accounts.
	Full CGI-BIN access...
	Some other providers simply don't permit clients to install their own CGI scripts in their accounts. Or if they do, they require installation and review by the system administrator. Z3 Internet offers you the freedom and flexibility to develop and explore the new and exciting interactive worlds that CGI can open up for your site. Our only restrictions on these powerful pieces of your site are common sense security and server loading issues as outlined in our terms of service agreement. Combined with the mere ability to run CGI scripts is the fact that we pre-load every account with a collection of popular and useful scripts. You are ready to go right out of the box with none of the configuration hassles normally associated with CGI set-up.
	Telnet access and full development environment available...
	Telnet access essentially equates to a remote login to a UNIX shell account on our web server. A UNIX programming environment perfect for developing advanced web content and features. Most low cost web space providers simply don't provide you this flexible option. They limit you to FTP access and nothing else. We believe you should have all the tools at hand that will help you build a successful web presence.
	You get what you pay for...
	If the advantages of hosting with Z3 Internet still aren't clear, remember one thing as you shop around for a web hosting provider: "You get what you pay for!" So before you spend countless hours looking for a way to save a few pennies, remember that when it comes to web hosting, a penny saved is not necessarily a penny earned. The first time your site goes down on some other providers overloaded servers, you'll be kicking yourself for having let absolute cost rule over potential reliability and quality of service. We know you want an affordable solution to your web hosting needs, and we believe that is what we deliver. But we don't deliver it at the expense of quality. Don't judge a book by its cover... Don't be fooled by Z3 Internet's modestly designed web site. If you are going to make a decision about choosing our services based solely on how pretty our site is laid out, you will truly miss out on the real power and performance we offer. A lot of hosts focus more on ultimate graphical glitz in wooing you into buying their wares. Z3 Internet focuses most on the backend, where it matters. Our staff is a top notch technical team with years upon years of experience in the field. So when you choose Z3 Internet for your web hosting project, you can rest assured that you have some of the best tech heads in the business making sure your site never skips a beat. We don't sell you a freshly polished car with an underpowered engine. We sell you a high performance car that is built to last!. Z3 Internet has a proud reputation of serving clients reliably since 1997. We have a reputation to maintain and will never cut corners at your expense. If you are still unsure about Z3 Internet, remember, we offer a 30 day money back guarantee. So if you sign up with us and just aren't pleased, cancel without a hassle, and get your money back. We are confidant you will stick with us once you try us.

As if it isn't already clear, Z3 Internet remains committed to bringing you professional class web hosting at affordable prices. If you still have any questions, drop our sales department a line at sales@z3.com. [Home] [Hosting Plans and Prices] [FAQ] [Order Now!]