CONCLUSION

All e-commerce operators need a good understanding of connectivity. The size of your “pipe” to the Internet has a profound affect on your customers’ surfing experience. Thus, when searching for a web-hosting service for your website, consider only those that can offer you at least a T-3 line to the Internet.

When considering your own connectivity needs (whether for your internal network or a self-hosted website), neither go too small, nor too large.

It is impossible to over-emphasis the importance of connectivity. Take the time and effort to choose the right Internet connection for your website’s needs. Do your homework. Your pipe to the Internet must be able to provide a continuous data stream so your website can always perform at its peak, while at the same time, giving you the most “bang for the buck.”