Web hosting providers come a dime a dozen but landing a good one isn’t always easy.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 This article will discuss several crucial web hosting traps that you need to look out for.<\/p>\n
Amazingly Low Price <\/strong><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 Unfortunately, some providers have to make substantial sacrifices in order to drop the price of their service.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n Limitations<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether it’s for personal or business matters, your website is almost certain to expand.\u00a0 Over time, you will need to upload more files, possibly add new software and hopefully receive more traffic.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Instead, check out a variety of hosts and focus on those with features that allow your site to grow.\u00a0 Sometimes, a provider’s one-size-fits all hosting package isn’t the solution you need.<\/p>\n Unprofessional Site<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 It doesn’t have to be glamorous, but a respectable web hosting provider must look the part.\u00a0 They should have a professional appearance with a site that is simple to navigate, making all the essentials easy accessible.\u00a0 You should have no trouble locating the FAQ page and especially an email address or phone number.<\/p>\n Incredible Claims <\/strong><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 Sadly, many hosts are just advertising this percentage instead of upholding it.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 This could be hours or days.<\/p>\n Questionable Business Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n You should strongly consider avoiding any provider with complex pricing schemes and other questionable methods.\u00a0\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Although this is a common practice, you need to make yourself aware of situations where promises turn out to be tricks.<\/p>\n Non-existent Support<\/strong><\/p>\n A web hosting provider’s approach towards support can tell you a lot about their approach to the overall service.\u00a0\u00a0 When you call or email with questions, they should be more than happy to help, or at least act like it.\u00a0 Don’t just fall for their 24\/7 support claim.\u00a0 Put them to the test to get an idea of how they will react when you really need help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Web hosting providers come a dime a dozen but landing a good one isn’t always easy.\u00a0 There are many choices out there and some overwhelm you with so much 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