Usually an annual fee is charged for each domain pointed to your Web site, in addition to the fee charged to register the domain name. The IP address is a unique number that the Internet's computers use to send information to and from your Web site. However, new Web server technology allows a host to associate several domain names with a single IP address. For the vast majority of Web sites, this capability won't impact Web site performance in any way. But those companies that write server software for their sites might want to ensure that they have a unique IP address.
Some Web servers provide services on a contract basis.
If you have a need for streaming video or audio on your Web site, be sure your host offers Windows Streaming Media or Real's RealAudio or RealVideo . Chat Server Some Web sites need to enable their visitors to communicate with each other while on the site. If you need this kind of feature, be sure to select a host that offers chat server capabilities. Many Web hosts offer discounts to charitable or nonprofit organizations. If you operate a charitable or nonprofit organization, be sure to ask the Web hosts you are considering what level of discount they offer.