TOOL: Learn the hosting provider for any website
WhoIsHostingThis.com is a tool that will indicate the hosting provider for any website. They claim to provide more accurate results than similar sites such as DomainTools. It’s one of the more straight-forward tools available. Simply type the desired domain name in the text box on the home page, then click ‘Find Host’. The data provided is a very simple display of the name of the hosting provider (as opposed to vague nameservers or IP Addresses).
Why is this important
1. Learn where popular websites are hosted. Although the tool doesn’t provide the hosting plan (shared vs. dedicated) used by the site owner, it does provide some insight on the hosting provider and their capability for hosting large/popular sites.
2. Report malicious activity such as Denial of Service attackers and website thieves.
3. Learn additional data on your competitors.
4. Perform research on popular hosting providers before transferring your hosting service.
About author:
Kishau Rogers is the founder of Websmith Group, a website development company. Her mission is to connect small to mid-sized businesses with the information and technologies necessary to meet their goals EFFECTIVELY. Kishau Rogers has over fourteen years of experience, which includes web, application and database development. Kishau also speaks, blogs, and writes articles to educate organizations and entrepreneurs on tools and best practices for maintaining an effective web presence. Kishau maintains an ongoing partnership with her clients in defining strategies to ensure effective, dynamic and innovation web solutions.
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