In today's digital media world every
other business, even if it is consisting of one or two employees needs a
website of its own. Not only that, there are people who don't run any business,
but still want a website of their own. Every website on the internet is hosted
on a server, and thanks to a wealth of hosting options, setting up a website
has become quite easy and affordable these days. Hosting your site on a server
means that you will be making arrangements with another company or person to
rent you space on a server where you will store your data so that it can be
accessed online. There are thousands of companies providing this service and
choosing the best hosting company that suits one's website needs can be a
challenging task. By following some simple steps, you can select a suitable
solution for your website that guarantees success.
Before you sign up with any
company first ask yourself what your hosting needs are. The requirements of a
company are always different when compared with an individual marketer. Forget
about the top ten hosting providers and just ask yourself what you actually
need, as without knowing your needs, you can never get the right web host for
you. The questions which you should ask are:
• Do I need a short-term or a long-term
hosting plan?
• Do I need Windows applications?
• Do I need any special software?
• Will the traffic volume go up in the near future?
• Do I need Windows applications?
• Do I need any special software?
• Will the traffic volume go up in the near future?
Try to find honest answers to all
these questions, as these answers will dictate which hosting company and plan you
should go for.
Nothing is more important than
checking the uptime record. Before you go for any web hosting provider, do a
little research about the uptime record of that company. This will give you a
fair idea if their servers are operational, 24/7 or not. Usually the companies
that provide 99.5% uptime or more, are considered reliable but any provider
below the 99% uptime guarantee is just unacceptable.
It is indeed a very important
feature of any web hosting company, so never compromise on it. Don't go with a
company that does not have staff working on weekends or on other public
holidays. Question them or do your own research on whether the provider you are
going to sign up with is providing 24/7 functional technical support or not.
You can also personally test them by emailing at midnight or on weekend nights,
etc. Also, check the competence level of the sales staff by asking them
different technical questions; this will give you a good idea about how
competent they are in fixing problems.
Though pricing should not be your
primary concern, you still need to ask yourself what you are getting in return
for your money. It is not necessarily true that the hosts which provide
expensive services are more reliable compared to the cheaper ones, even though
you often get what you pay for. Good research in this regard will help you bond
with a company that offers some really awesome deals at a relatively low
monthly price.
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