It is not uncommon to hear business owners and manager complaining about their web hosting server or the hosting company. While there are poor hosting services out there, most of the issues with problems with the server are not the hosting service but rather through the selection of the wrong type of service by the business.
Web hosting companies, at least reputable, established professional services will offer a range of different options for businesses to consider. This can include low cost shared hosting through a dedicated private web hosting server. Understanding the differences and the pros and cons of each option for your specific server needs will be crucial to getting the right match.
Use Requirements
The hosting company will provide information on the various packages and what is offered. This will include bandwidth, domains, cloud based services possible, SSD disk space, emails, FTP or MySQL, webserver specifications as well as if there is a managed service option with the package.
Understanding what you need from your web hosting server is important to be able to select the correct package. Take the time to consider the basic requirements that are required immediately as well as what you anticipate in the future.
Compare Prices
The costs for hosting services on a dedicated virtual server will be more than on a shared hosting service. Depending on your requirements and the demands on the server, both can be good options for small businesses. Typically, businesses with significant demands on the server will find the dedicated servers the best option and well worth the slightly higher price.
Compare prices not only between plans but also between web hosting services. You will find considerable differences in customer support, features included in the package as well as in the price and options offered by top web hosting services.