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How to Choose a Web Hosting Provider

By Timothy Phelucci


Pretty much anyone can put together a website. If you don't mind including your web host's company name in your domain name, you might even be able to get some web server space without paying any money out of pocket. Think about that. Companyname.theirchosenname.com is a pretty common url these days isn't it? You will want to buy your own hosting if you do not want to be stuck with that kind of url and are serious about the web property that you are developing. Getting hosting for your project is the best way to keep your options open. Every company that provides hosting is unique! It is important to choose carefully when you choose your hosting. Here are a few hints to help you out.

Before you start looking at web hosting, figure out the size and the scope of your project. Take some time to figure out your expected numbers for things like site traffic and server space. Doing this will help you narrow down your choices. For example, if you think that your site will be very popular right away then you will need to find hosting that will allow you to have a lot of bandwidth for an inexpensive price. Space is also an important issue, especially if your site is going to have lots of pages full of images (which eat up a lot of server space)-you'll want to find a provider who can accommodate that. You might not require the extra space or bandwidth because you only want to build a simple little website for your friends and family. Figuring out what you want to do can save you valuable time during your launching and building processes.

Is your mind already planning out your budget? If you cannot afford to spend much, you might be better off with a host that gives you cheap (or free) server space in exchange for putting ads on your site. If you don't mind paying more money, you could choose a more expensive host company that will give you more options to play with. Deals are everywhere, including with independent sellers who are selling server space in their own accounts for low prices. It is easier to choose your hosting provider when you know what kind of budget you need to stick to.

Look at all of your options for customer service. A good company that is worth trusting will have a phone number that you can use to talk to live customer service operators. Call the number provided by the company and see what the customers service agents are like. These agents need to know their stuff and be able to help you with whatever your problems might be. If you are simply transferred from one person to another until you give up, you should choose a company with better customer service. Everybody has rough days so if your first customer service call does not go well, try calling back the next day to see what happens. Many companies are also offering live chatting. If you are someone who does not like to sit on hold or talk on the phone, you will want to choose a company with a live chat option. If the company does not offer a way to contact their customer service department or only offers you a short tutorial guide or FAQ page, move on to the next company that you are considering.

Take some extra time to explore all of your options. Instead of choosing quickly based on something arbitrary, plan your project and then explore the different hosting options that meet your project's needs. Deciding what you need before you start your hosting search will help you narrow your focus and choose the hosting that is best for you.




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