Web Hosting Geeks' Blog » cheap hosting http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog Web Hosting Industry News, Latest Trends, and Analyses. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:48:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 A Look at Dirt Cheap, Quality, Web Hostshttp://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/21/cheap-quality-web-hosts/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/21/cheap-quality-web-hosts/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:17:45 +0000 Art http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=2418 Ah, cheap web hosting, how you please us so! It’s every webmaster’s dream to find a host that’s high on quality, and very low on price. There are a few out there, but sifting through the wave of terrible (but oh-so-cheap) hosts can be quite the mess. We understand your woes, though, and to help you along, we’ve compiled this short list of some of the best and cheapest web hosts around.

Host Papa

Nothing perks up our interest quite like the word “unlimited.” Unlimited bandwidth, unlimited transfer, unlimited storage space, and unlimited potential. Life without boundaries is a blissful existence, and thankfully, Host Papa offers just that.

If you’re looking for cheap web hosting, it doesn’t get much cheaper than Host Papa: The service clocks in at $3.95 a month, making it one of the lower-priced offerings around. For that money, though, you’ll get unlimited everything, plus a ton of ad credits with popular search engines (including Google and Yahoo) and enough MySQL to choke a horse. It’s bargain-priced, effective, and uncapped—sounds like a deal to us!

WebHostingHub

This one’s another site to throw under the cheap, reliable, and with great tech support category. WebHostingHub costs about the same as Host Papa, coming in at just under $4. The site also offers unlimited disc space and bandwidth, which is a nice touch. There’s also an instant set-up feature that comes complete with a free domain name. Not to mention round-the-clock tech support in case your site explodes during the night. It’s yet another cheap and quality offering, making WebHostingHub easily worth a look!

 HostGator

Love it or hate it, HostGator definitely qualifies as a cheap and professional-grade web host. This legendary service claims to host over 5-million domains, and it’s got the lineage to prove it. Plans start at the dirt-cheap $3.71 a month level, offering several different flavors of unlimited. Among these include unlimited bandwidth, unlimited disc space, and unlimited email. There’s also $100 Google Adwords credit, heaps of site-building utilities, and an easy-to-use cPanel interface.

That’s it for our list today. There are plenty of other cheap and quality web hosts out there, though, and our compendium is far from a totality! Just remember to always do your homework, and to not be snookered by a too-good-to-be-true price. Do the research, and you’ll be just fine: Especially if you use one of our recommendations.

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]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/21/cheap-quality-web-hosts/feed/ 1 A Look at the Top 3 Cheap Web Hosting Providershttp://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/13/look-at-top-3-cheap-web-hosting-providers/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/13/look-at-top-3-cheap-web-hosting-providers/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:38:21 +0000 Art http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=2270 Given the importance of web hosting, it is evident that as a website owner you must be on the lookout for one that is sophisticated, yet does not burn a hole in your budget. Read on for a list of 5 web hosts that are definitely going to capture your attention if you require an inexpensive yet impressive web host.

  • If you are looking for unlimited web hosting as well as bandwidth at a rate as reasonable as $3.95 per month, then Host Papa could be your best bet. Free search engine ad credits to sites such as Google and Yahoo plus free advertising on leading social networking sites; Host Papa is surely worth a good hard look. Users also get hands on unlimited MySQL.
  • Another provider that has made a name for itself in providing web hosting services is WebHostingHub. The services are indeed inexpensive, yet them remain reliable. The instant set up comes totally free of cost, and so does the domain name. There is around the clock phone support along with email responses and live support. There is also a 90 days money back clause available as well.
  • HostGator is another powerful option to consider within the cheap web hosting realm. HostGator claims to host over 5,000,000 domains and they offer a plethora of unlimiteds, such as unlimited disk space and bankdwith, all for as little as $3.96 per month. With 24/7 support and $100 Google AdWords credits, you sure to benefit from this trusted hosting provider.
  • FatCow offers green web hosting as well as instant set up, unlimited disk space, plus tech support at all hours of the day. This may be an ideal web host for your blog!

Summing Up

In case you had been searching for the perfect host that was cheap as well as reliable, you can easily take your pick from the above mentioned web host providers. Choose carefully after some research and host comparison. Put your requirements above everything else before going for a particular web host. Check out the money back offers available on each as well.

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]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/13/look-at-top-3-cheap-web-hosting-providers/feed/ 0 How to Get Cheap Web Hosting that Doesn’t Remind you It’s Cheaphttp://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/08/how-to-get-cheap-web-hosting/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/08/how-to-get-cheap-web-hosting/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:07:28 +0000 Art http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=2200 Web hosting in our economy must acknowledge that it is a buyer’s market. Even if you are restricting your options to inexpensive web hosting, say, under $12 per month, you have more potential candidate companies than you can list. Thus, you know that you can get it cheap, but ensure that you also get it good.

With the number of web hosting companies out there, a compromise between cheap and quality can be obtained. The hard part is finding out who they are. Just about every web host has a pretty store front. What you want to know is what’s under the hood. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can find this out before committing any money and effort.

Good tech support – The new best feature

It doesn’t take much to run your own web host: you can actually do it from your own home. Now it’s not the technology that’s hard to obtain, it’s the people who know how to explain it.

It may be surprising given how desperate so many people are for jobs, but the truth is that the entire IT world has a reputation for bad customer service, one which is unfortunately well-earned. To be fair, it’s not a problem which is restricted to the dot-coms, but there are certain truths about a web host’s existence that help feed this problem (for example, almost no support is face-to-face, leading to an “out of touch” psychological dynamic).

If you want to find a web host with good tech support, send ones you are interested in an email with a question that’s a bit difficult and a touch complex, but still reasonable. Here’s an example: “I notice there’s a new version of PostgreSQL, which I use for my site. Do you plan on getting it?” Then, focus not just on the content of the answer they give you, but in how honest it sounds: that may sound difficult, but when you see several answers side-by-side, it’s not as hard as it might seem. Notice, for example, whether or not they address you by your name.

Age before beauty

It may be tempting to go with a flashier web site on the assumption that that must automatically make them experts. Don’t believe the hype. Being pretty is not the same as being functional.

Look instead of how long they’ve been around. If they have at least ten years of consistent operation, then you can reasonably assured that it’s for a reason, and that they’ll be around tomorrow as well. This isn’t to say the newer web hosts are necessarily unreliable, it just means that you’re taking a bigger risk.

Know your features

Some features are worth more than others. Some are meant to sound exciting but really aren’t highly technical. Some hosts may offer you lots of email addresses for your domain name, but in reality this costs almost nothing to do. Better to get a user-friendly control panel or good spam protection.

In truth, really bad web hosting is hard to come by, but you still don’t want to prove it still exists. Use some simple litmus tests, and you should have no problem having it not just good or cheap, but good and cheap.

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]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/09/08/how-to-get-cheap-web-hosting/feed/ 0 Finding Quality Cheap Web Hosting for your Businesshttp://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/08/11/finding-quality-cheap-web-hosting-for-your-business/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/08/11/finding-quality-cheap-web-hosting-for-your-business/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:42:02 +0000 Art http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=1822 Cheap web hosting services exist for those webmasters that need to work on a budget. As a result there are thousands of companies on the Internet with a variety of offers. However, prior to saving money, you must consider some details. Selecting the right plan for your needs at an affordable cost is not an easy task. Saving money should never substitute for the proper functioning of your website.

Extensive Budget Hosting Plans

Budget hosting plans are available for almost every type of website. Even with several domain names you can often acquire add-on domain rights. Modern budget hosting companies have become reliable due to the cutthroat competition that exists in the industry. Despite the reliability of the provider, they must suit your hosting requirements.

Comparison Shopping

A critical step toward finding a high-quality but inexpensive hosting provider is to comparison shop using the Internet. With regards to inexpensive web hosting, there is not a large gap financial and service gap between companies. Therefore, you can easily select several providers within your budget and compare them.

Reliability with Excellence

Since web hosting is the lifeblood of your online operation, do not allow the price to circumvent quality. Look for a host that has an excellent reputation for providing reliable services, even if the cost is slightly most expensive. It is pointless to have a cheap host that does not consistently deliver the services they promised. One method of cost cutting is to have the domain name and registration offering hosting services.

Other Considerations

Other important factors to consider include the company’s uptime percentage and the amount of resources it can offer you. Also, you need to ascertain information about future upgrading. With any startup it is acceptable to begin with the basic plan. However, the hosting provider must offer upgrade options to cater to your business as it grows. Furthermore, know if the company hosts multiple domains on a single server and the number of email accounts given with each plan.

There are so many important aspects to finding a high-quality web hosting provider that it can become a tedious task if you do not know what you are searching for. However, to be successful in eCommerce, your website must always be available and that begins with the provider. Your road to eCommerce success begins with thorough research and will end with you selecting the right provider for your hosting needs.

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]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/08/11/finding-quality-cheap-web-hosting-for-your-business/feed/ 0 Keeping Your Website Free of Malicious Scriptshttp://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/03/30/keeping-your-website-free-of-malicious-scripts/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/03/30/keeping-your-website-free-of-malicious-scripts/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:09:58 +0000 Art http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=1506 Most webmasters understand the importance of protecting their personal computer from viruses, as a compromised operating system is the first security flaw that often leads to stolen hosting credentials and hijacked domains. However, many people aren’t aware of the fact that web servers that are responsible for hosting sites can also be infected with malicious scripts rather easily. Although web hosting providers take all the necessary precautions to ensure that this does not happen on a regular basis, it remains rather common, especially for webmasters that utilize cheap shared hosting services. When a website is infected with a malicious script or virus it can be impossible for visitors to access pages, as their antivirus software, or the integrated protection included within some search engines such as Google, may automatically notify them that the page is high-risk. To prevent loss of traffic due to such an occurrence it is important to follow the tips below to keep your website free of malicious scripts.

Create Routine Backups

The first step in protecting your website’s data from being affected by malicious scripts is to create routine backups. By doing this you can effectively eliminate the possible negative repercussions associated with having your site infected, as you’ll be able to instantly restore it to the state it was in before the security lapse. Some malicious scripts are specifically designed to erase data on the server, while others give the hacker access to the server and allow them to “deface” the site by placing their own content on the home page and other pages. Fortunately, within your control panel you’ll be able to use the backup utility to backup your entire portion of the web server or a specific website individually. In addition to storing these backups on your local hard drive, it is recommended to have redundant copies stored on external media like a USB flash drive, external hard drive, or even an online file hosting service.

Utilize Reputable and Powerful Hosting Plans

It is well known that the most reputable hosting providers are the most secure, and have the most qualified staff to deal with security issues 24 hours a day. If you choose to utilize a cheap form of web hosting, such as plan that operates within the shared hosting environment, you’re placing your website at a much higher risk. This is because with shared hosting you are sharing a web server with dozens or even hundreds of other webmasters, and if one of their sites becomes infected with a malicious script and proper safeguards are not in place, it is possible for the script to become “contagious” and begin spreading to other sites on the server. In fact, this is the most common cause of websites being infected with malicious scripts.

What Do Malicious Scripts Do and Why Is It Important to Avoid Them?

Malicious scripts can perform a variety of functions for the hacker, including gaining administrative access to a server or site by installing a fraudulent login page that collects the credentials of the website owner, defacing the site with embarrassing or inappropriate content, installing spyware, adware, or viruses on the computers of individuals that visit the site, and simply causing site downtime and loss of sales for competition. If you do not take the proper precautions and deal with a web hosting company that is known for providing top-notch security, you could experience a significant loss in sales and reputation.

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]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/03/30/keeping-your-website-free-of-malicious-scripts/feed/ 0 The Continuing Price War among Web Hosting Providershttp://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/03/25/the-continuing-price-war-among-web-hosting-providers/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/03/25/the-continuing-price-war-among-web-hosting-providers/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:06:36 +0000 Art http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=1497 The latest release of budget web hosting providers shows Netspaceindia offering monthly hosting for the low, low price of $1 on the Linux operating system. This monthly package is equipped with 500 MB of disk space. For most businesses this is not nearly enough, however, for any startup company or personal website, this is one of the best deals available besides free hosting.

Based out of Nasik, India, Netspaceindia is widely regarded as India’s fastest growing web hosting provider and domain Registration Company. Established in 2004, Netspaceindia has been providing users in India and other countries across the world with a variety of web hosting types including:

  • Windows hosting
  • Linux hosting
  • Reseller hosting
  • VPS server hosting
  • Dedicated hosting
  • Tomcat hosting

In 2011, Netspaceindia has found a way to offer the most basic services at $1 per month. With this package, webmasters can host a single domain, have 10 email accounts, are granted 500 MB’s of disk space, can utilize 2 MySQL databases, are able to utilize cPanel control panel software and can access around the clock customer support with instant activation. There is a small fee for the customer service.

The executives at Netspaceindia boast that their main priority is to deliver a reliable web hosting product and offer support to their customers to ensure they will succeed in the internet game. The Linux web hosting deal for $1 provides enough disk space to initially create and run a website. However, this will not last long and users must upgrade. Luckily, Netspaceindia has a plethora of upgrade packages that are affordable and provide a variety of features.

Every month you read about a web hosting provider that is lowering their price to beat the competition. Well, Netspaceindia is doing exactly that. At $1 per month with basic features, the price almost cannot get lower than that. Of course this is a marketing ploy to draw customers in and have them upgraded as their website grows. However this is simple capitalism and a great way to increase the number of clients.

Although their $1 Linux hosting plan does not offer much, do not judge the company solely on this. That plan is their most basic and the company provides a variety of other service and monthly plans chalk full of features. If you are looking for a web hosting company to start a site, try Netspaceindia and work through their many hosting plans.

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]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/03/25/the-continuing-price-war-among-web-hosting-providers/feed/ 0 Why is Web Hosting Cheap Today?http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/16/web-hosting-cheap-today/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/16/web-hosting-cheap-today/#comments Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:10:58 +0000 Dmitry http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=3718 When we date back to 1991, and the advent of the internet as well as web hosting and viewing web pages, it was only the rich people who could afford to use such services. Or so it was thought. Most of the time, it was related only to large business organizations and those few people who could shell out a lot of money for such services.

How did it change? It was all about evolution, and the internet and the World Wide Web grew every day. This industry is the only industry that was able to connect the world in an instant. It is the industry that allowed the hosting of free email services, instant messaging and also company web sites for business purposes.

Each day, the field was explored to make things less complex. Right from server space to data base management, there has been evolution. As the potential grew each day, more companies sprouted that offered web hosting services. Now it was all about who offered the best as well as cheap rates. And thus, the competition started.

When the world found out that this was the best way to access fast and cheap communication, everyone flocked to the internet. And for the internet the World Wide Web was needed, and for this web hosting was needed. Each company saw the potential of making so much money, they began offering their services at very competitive rates.

While earlier only large companies used server spaces, small companies and individuals too began operating, because by then they all began to understand the technology behind it. The competition was such that some companies even offered web hosting services for free, and they were backed by advertising.

With this concept, web hosting became a top industry and also offered cheap services to customers. For those who think the internet and web hosting is easy very naturally, then they are a gold mine even when they offer cheap web hosting services. As this is the single way of communication the world uses at large today.

There are many clever people who even rent the server space and host their own web pages. It has become a big challenging as well as exciting environment, with all the competition around. There are web hosting services for as less as a dollar each month. This has also made it easy for the common man to use the internet, and has made life simple for the world.

Because of cheap web hosting services, several industries have flourished. We can include online gaming, and web site designing and several other common industries too. As with every field, the web hosting industry also became cheap because of its evolution, and also with determination people developed more ways to make it accessible for less to the common man.

With cheap web hosting, the world has become a smaller place, as just about anyone can connect anywhere in the world. They may do so for personal as well as business reasons.

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]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/16/web-hosting-cheap-today/feed/ 0 Which Web Hosting is Best For You?http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/which-web-hosting-is-best-for-you/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/which-web-hosting-is-best-for-you/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:44:28 +0000 Dmitry http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=3534 With thousands of beginners trying their hand at websites, it is certain that the market is becoming quite crowded. From music blogs to gossip communities and technological havens – these online avenues can be a wonderful hobby for people who just want an audience. After all, who wouldn’t want to be heard among thousands of visitors every day? For this reason alone, websites are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. While making a website is essential, the majority of beginners do not realize that web hosting is even more important.

In simpler terms, web hosting provides you with the space to create your masterpiece. When you design your layout, post thousands of pictures, and even set up a chat room, you absolutely need a place to do so. For instance, if you were to do something like this outside of the virtual world, and build a theatre, wouldn’t you need your own space? Luckily, web hosting is extremely affordable and can be easy for even the beginners to use.

After you purchase a domain name, the next step is to find a company that will host your website. There are many different paths you can take to do this, but it depends on your main goals. Therefore, the first thing you need to do is ask yourself why you want to create a website. Is it for personal use – simply to post your pictures from college? Or perhaps your dream is to create the most popular music website on the internet. Regardless of your priorities, companies have built specific web hosting packages based around your needs.

If you are looking to just post pictures or create something for fun, a free web hosting company is the way to go. There are many of these around the web, including Geocities and AngelFire. These two companies are dedicated to helping beginners. As a result, new webmasters do not need to know extensive HTML or CSS. In this day and age, it is quite easy to build a masterpiece. While these hosts give you a large amount of space and freedom, there are downsides. The majority of companies will stick pop up advertisements on your space, in order for them to market their company. Unfortunately, this is an annoyance for most, and can cause visitors to leave immediately. Luckily, Geocities lets you close the box when you enter the website. Nevertheless, if you are looking for an easy website and do not care about visitors, you simply should try it out.

On the other hand, if you are looking for something a bit more professional, you should be emptying your wallet. Providentially, 3ix.org and GoDaddy are two companies that offer extremely cheap website hosting. This means that you can easily pay $12/year just for an abundance of space. Still looking for more features? These companies will let you add on everything from FrontPage Maker to extra bandwidth. If you are serious about your venture, these are places to check out.

Web hosting may sound like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. With so many beginners flooding the internet, companies have put it upon themselves to make these programs much easier to use. As long as you can type in your name, have overflowing creativity and an e-mail address, the opportunities are endless.

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]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2011/01/13/which-web-hosting-is-best-for-you/feed/ 0 4 Critical Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Cheap Hosthttp://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/07/08/4-critical-factors-to-consider-before-choosing-a-cheap-host/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/07/08/4-critical-factors-to-consider-before-choosing-a-cheap-host/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:52:07 +0000 Art http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=410 Even though cheap hosting has become more prevalent in recent times, there are many factors you need to consider before signing up for service.  Because you never know what is behind that unbelievably low price, here are four critical factors you should keep in mind:

Downtime

A web host could provide you with all the tools needed to create a professional, feature-rich website that garners the attention of your audience.  However, if your site is constantly unavailable, its beauty will not mean a thing to the users who cannot access it.  Realizing that excessive downtime is one of the easiest ways to kills your online popularity, it is critical to find a cheap host that is more committed to reliability than a low price.

Limited Bandwidth

Before entering any type of hosting arrangement, it is vital that you consider the monthly bandwidth allocated to your account.  It is a known fact that bandwidth is a key component needed to support website traffic and plays a huge role in its success.  If your site has a large number of visitors, it will obviously require more bandwidth.  The challenging part of it all is that you may experience traffic spikes when least expected and be left with a sudden shortage of resources.  This is definitely a situation you don’t want to find yourself in as it could once again lead to dreaded periods of downtime.  If traffic is of any importance, make sure your cheap hosting plan comes included with enough bandwidth to support your current and future traffic requirements.

Technical Expertise

The technical expertise of the hosting provider is one area that doesn’t get enough attention.  This doesn’t necessarily refer to the company’s infrastructure or hardware, but the people behind all the technology.  Web hosting providers must be technically inclined for the simple fact that many of their customers are not.  This expertise will be needed to provide you with support and encounter all the technical issues that might arise.  You may not know a thing about servers but there is no excuse for your web host, cheap service or not.

Level of Support

One of the biggest drawbacks of cheap hosting services has been the lack of support.  It seems as if some companies are cutting cost in various areas to provide affordable service and the critical department of support is often the one to suffer.  Support is very important and should come at no additional cost.  Even if you are only paying a couple of dollars per month, ensure that your plan comes with world-class support that makes you feel like a million dollar customer.

At the end of the day, it is not impossible to find a company that provides a cheap service yet works hard to keep up the reliability.  However, it may take you a little extra time so exercise a bit of patience and make your selection wisely.  After doing your research, it should be much easier to find a premium service that comes at a bargain price.

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]]> http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/07/08/4-critical-factors-to-consider-before-choosing-a-cheap-host/feed/ 2 Avoiding Common Web Hosting Trapshttp://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/03/25/avoiding-common-web-hosting-traps/ http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/2009/03/25/avoiding-common-web-hosting-traps/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:02:08 +0000 Art http://webhostinggeeks.com/blog/?p=258 Web hosting providers come a dime a dozen but landing a good one isn’t always easy.  There are many choices out there and some overwhelm you with so much glamor that it becomes pretty easy to get dazzled by their marketing techniques.  This article will discuss several crucial web hosting traps that you need to look out for.

Amazingly Low Price

It’s true – web hosting is very affordable, so much that “cheap hosting” has become one of the most highly sought after offerings on the market.  Unfortunately, some providers have to make substantial sacrifices in order to drop the price of their service.  Whether it’s overloading the server with customers or cutting back on support, it all affects the overall quality of service and could leave you with major issues.  Not all cheap web hosting packages are of poor quality but because several are, you need to be very weary of an amazingly low price.

Limitations

Whether it’s for personal or business matters, your website is almost certain to expand.  Over time, you will need to upload more files, possibly add new software and hopefully receive more traffic.  Don’t go after the first web hosting deal you run across or one that only offers enough to support you for the first couple of months.  Instead, check out a variety of hosts and focus on those with features that allow your site to grow.  Sometimes, a provider’s one-size-fits all hosting package isn’t the solution you need.

Unprofessional Site

A web host that comes with all the bells and whistles may warrant the red flag but so should a company with an underdeveloped website.  It doesn’t have to be glamorous, but a respectable web hosting provider must look the part.  They should have a professional appearance with a site that is simple to navigate, making all the essentials easy accessible.  You should have no trouble locating the FAQ page and especially an email address or phone number.

Incredible Claims

Most web hosting companies advertise a 99.9% up time guarantee, which is to ensure that your website is up at least 99.9% of the time over a given month.  Sadly, many hosts are just advertising this percentage instead of upholding it.  A host that really lives up to its up time guarantee will offer money back, credit or similar items if they are not able to deliver as promised.  This is actually a rarity and if you don’t know you’re supposed to be compensated, your site will just be down until the issues are worked out behind the scenes.  This could be hours or days.

Questionable Business Practices

You should strongly consider avoiding any provider with complex pricing schemes and other questionable methods.   For example, the price might be advertised as $3.95 per month but you may have to lock into a three-year contract in order to get that price.  Although this is a common practice, you need to make yourself aware of situations where promises turn out to be tricks.

Non-existent Support

A web hosting provider’s approach towards support can tell you a lot about their approach to the overall service.   When you call or email with questions, they should be more than happy to help, or at least act like it.  Don’t just fall for their 24/7 support claim.  Put them to the test to get an idea of how they will react when you really need help.

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