Introduction
Choosing the right web host is one of the biggest decisions
you'll make as a business owner. If you don't choose the right company, it can
potentially set your business up for failure in the future. That's why we're
here with this list of best practices for choosing a web host. These tips
should help you find a hosting provider that's right for your needs and
budget—and will serve as an excellent foundation for any other questions or
concerns that may come up along the way.
Let get started!
Take a look at the features and services you need
When you're selecting a web host, it's important to take
time to consider what features and services would be most useful for your site.
Take the time to read through the descriptions of each provider's features and
services page. Look at the different packages they offer so that you can
compare apples-to-apples.
Once you've decided which provider is right for your needs,
ask them about any features or services that aren't listed in their description
of their product offerings (this often happens because some providers don't
include everything).
Consider your budget
Do you have a specific amount of money that you can spend on
hosting? If so, this will help narrow down the options available to you.
Once you have an idea of what kind of hosting package would
be best for your needs and preferences, it's time to start looking at each
company's offerings. Here are some questions we recommend asking yourself:
● What
features do I need from my web host? Is there any part of my site that requires
special attention from them (like databases or e-commerce)?
● What
features do they offer in terms of support and customer service? How responsive
are they when I submit emails? Will I be able to get answers quickly enough if
something goes wrong with my site during its lifetime or even before?
Take a look at how much you expect to grow in the next year or two
It's important to remember that the more things you need,
the more money you'll have to spend on your web hosting service. The best way
to figure out what kind of package is right for your business is by taking a
look at how much bandwidth and storage space you currently have available on
your site and multiplying it by three or four if it's a big business.
Make sure that the company has an existing support infrastructure
The first step to choosing a web hosting company is
determining how much support you need. If you’re looking for a company with an
existing support infrastructure, this may be the most important factor in your
decision making process.
The best way to find out if there is an existing
infrastructure is by asking around and interviewing some of the other companies
that offer similar services as your own. You should also look at reviews online
or speak with someone who has used both companies before deciding which one
would work best for you.
If there isn't much information available about either
company's customer service team, then ask around; friends or family members
might have some good leads.
Understand which types of websites are best supported by each hosting environment
The first step to choosing the best web host is to understand
which types of websites are best supported by each hosting environment.
● Shared
Hosting - This is for small businesses, who only want to use their site once or
twice a month. Shared hosts will help you set up your website quickly and
easily, but they won't be able to handle anything more than that.
● Dedicated
Server Hosting - For large enterprises looking to build an entire ecommerce store
on their own domain name or just grow their business rapidly, dedicated server
hosting is where it's at!
Conclusion
So there you have it, our best practices for choosing the
right web hosting company. The most important thing to remember is that a good
web host will provide you with the services and features that are right for
your business. If you can’t find the information you need in our guide or want
more recommendations, then leave your comment! We’re always happy to help.
