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How to find a good Web Host ?

Posted in Hosting News at 2:48 am by Jim Sutton on Jul. 8, 2008

There are literally thousands of Web Hosting providers out there so finding one isn’t a problem but finding a good one takes a little more savvy. This is where Web Hosting gets confusing and frustrating, with so many plans, features, extra’s, unlimited options, techno babble, complex pricing schemes and freebies on offer how do you sort the wheat from the chaff.

Well, ultimately, to find good web hosting takes plenty of groundwork, if you’re just getting started then I suggest you do your research. Be practical about your requirements, if you simply want to setup a hobby or low-key informational site then you won’t be looking for a professional package, just the basics will get you started. On the other hand if you’re running a small business then you’ll want a package with a little more in the way of support and features.

Make a short list of likely candidates, then check out the Hosting Reviews for them, read other customer’s testimonials, check out the company’s history, how long have they been in business, how many websites do they currently cater for, etc. All this information will help you determine which Web Hosting Provider is the one for you.
A good starting point is to read user reviews at various well reputed sites like http://www.webhostingjury.com/ . This site has over 5,000 user reviews on various web hosts.

Two of the biggest issues are Price and Reliability, what can you afford and how important is your web site. All Web Hosts suffer from downtime now and then and your web site will be unavailable; you need to find one with great reliability to avoid this happening too often.

Balance your needs against your budget; don’t go for some all singing, all dancing plan if all you can afford is the basics. Good Luck!