Nov 13 2009
Tips On Getting A Reliable Webhosting Provider
There are various factors to consider when choosing a webhost. I will share only what i have experienced so far and hopefully it will be of help to You the reader. The following are some of the factors in no specific order or priority.
1. Support.Your webhost has got to have good customer service/support e.g 24/7 live support through chat/phone/email or all. This is very important as you get your issue fixed no matter your time zone-which in essence means saving you a lot of damage control measures.
2.It definately has to be affordable-this is especially so if you are just starting out and on a budget. You dont have to drain you pockets to get the best service. On the contrary, there are many reliable webhosts at very affordable rates from as low as $5 per month with very large disk space for your data and bandwith for traffic which means you can host as many websites as possible on one account as long as it fits the space and does not exceed the bandwith allocated.
they also come with special packages like free domain included, site builders, free professional templates, reseller tools,promotional tools and many more. You can of course customize all these to fit your needs.
3.Customer reviews are also important to take in point. Research through forums,blogs and websites that have had an experience with the web hosting company that you intend to use. this will give you infor that you may never have learnt anywhere else and might save you a great deal.
4. The type of server.if you are using asp programs, you definately want to deal with a windows server but if its otherwise you will employ the more common and robust unix system. Many reliable web hosting providers support unix as the default while some have both unix and windows.
5.Payment plans. Most webhosting companies provide monthly,quarterly and yearly subscription which is usually cheaper than the monthly. However, the monthly option is good to test waters if you do not trust the provider. this option can go for as low as $9.95 with unlimited disk space and bandwith.
these are just a few of the tips on How To Get a Reliable,Affordable Webhosting Company
. Any more ideas are kindly welcome.cheers.
