How To Choose A Host For Your Blog

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Just a few years back, there were only a handful of web hosting companies that would provide web hosting. However, now, the hosting scene has changed. Today, there are a ton of web hosting providers on the market, and with such a long list, their offers, gifts, and different features, it has really become confusing to choose your web host. Thankfully, this useful list goes over the best hosting providers on the market but even then, it can be hard to pick the best option. So here are some things you should be looking at before you end up buying a web hosting account.

Blog Hosting Price

Well, this is generally the best thing you should probably be concentrating on. I do not mean that you should be choosing the cheapest host. However, you should be wisely thinking about the plans, then looking at your needs, and only then choose a host. For example, if you have a small site with little traffic, there is no reason to go for a high-end, dedicated server plan. Also, while deciding, you must keep in mind that if a hosting plan is really cheap, then there might be reasons for it, either the bandwidth would not be unlimited, or the customer support might be poor.

Customer Support

Customer support is another topic you should be thinking about. When you get in trouble, the customer support people are the only ones in the world who will help you out. So, choose a host which at least has a customer support that will listen to you if they cannot provide 24×7 support. Many good hosting companies have a 24×7 support and can help you get your things in place. Moreover, a company which has a cheap listings are most likely to have the worst customer support around. So, before actually deciding, have a look at some reviews and only then move ahead.

Hosting Features

Now, this is the place where you should be focusing smartly. Never ever go for the top of the line configuration unless you are 100% sure you need the server space and bandwidth. In fact, this is the place you need to think smart. You need to analyze how many visits you receive, and the bandwidth you use. Then, calculate your growth rate and estimate how many resources you will be utilizing. If you really need an unlimited bandwidth account, or unlimited disk space, then go for it. There is no point buying an unlimited resources account and then never being able to utilize even half of it. So, act smart, and choose accordingly.

Company Status

You should also pay attention to whether the host you are choosing has some status or reputation in the market. For example, look into whether your web host is managed or not. If you are using managed hosting, your web provider manages the server themselves while giving you a lease to use it. This is one great way that can assure that they have a good service, so you won't end up wasting your money. So, before choosing and buying, do some research work. I would recommend looking for reviews in forums or reviews published by website experts. By doing some research, you can take advantage of other users good, or bad, experiences.

How Does the Hosting Company Work with your Blogging Software

Are you planning on using a specific blogging software like WordPress or Blogger? If so, you may want to do some quick research to see how well the hosting company can handle the specific hosting you are using. For example, I found out through experience that Godaddy does not do well with WordPress blogs. So, I switched this blog to Bluehost, who offers a great WordPress hosting service.

Making sure you have a reliable, good Windows VPS can give you that extra option especially if you are a business full of Mac users.

These are some of the general points you should looking at and thinking about before you buy any hosting provider. Happy Blogging. 🙂

About the Author: Umpreet is an Android enthusiast who blogs about new technology and trendy tricks.