How To Select A Reliable Web Hosting Company
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How to Choose a Reliable Web Hosting Company
Summary
For a successful online marketing campaign, your website needs to be hosted by a trustworthy web hosting company. Choosing the wrong provider can prove costly in the long run. This guide, based on my six years of experience, highlights key aspects to consider when selecting a web hosting service.
Research
With thousands of hosting companies out there, you’ll likely encounter numerous reviews and recommendations, some of which may be misleading. Conduct thorough research by searching for terms like "Complaints about [Potential Host's Name]" or "Hosting Reviews" on major search engines. Look for web hosting forums that contain valuable information. If you find frequent complaints about a company, it's a red flag.
Pricing and Features
Be cautious of companies offering too many features at low prices. They may host numerous websites on a single server, leading to congestion and slow performance.
Location of Datacenter
Avoid hosting your website in politically unstable regions or areas prone to natural disasters unless the region has robust infrastructure to handle such events. Ensure your host's datacenter is strategically located relative to your target audience for optimal performance.
Internet Connectivity
Assess your potential host's data infrastructure:
- Do they have multiple internet backbone connections?
- Is the bandwidth sufficient to handle traffic surges?
- What type of equipment do they use in their datacenter?
- Are security measures like firewalls in place?
- Is the datacenter monitored 24/7?
Performance
Test the loading speed of websites hosted by the company. Use tools like PING and TRACEROUTE to evaluate the server’s response times and connection path. Consistently poor results indicate potential issues.
Recommendations
Based on personal experience, I recommend the following companies:
- Ipowerweb: I have hosted TheCertificationHub.com with them since 2000. Their service has improved drastically as they've grown, and I highly recommend them.
- Lunar Pages: Great uptime and customer service. They offer substantial storage and transfer at competitive prices.
- Hostgator: Offers flexibility with monthly payments, unlimited databases, and excellent customer service. Ideal for reselling hosting.
- GoDaddy: Known for competitive domain and hosting prices. Offers flexible packages, though their support may have some limitations.
We briefly hosted AfroArticles.com with GoDaddy but moved to Hostgator due to the need for features like CRON JOBS. Hostgator, along with Ipowerweb and Lunar Pages, remains a top-notch choice for reliability and customer support.
Choose wisely, and ensure your hosting provider aligns with your website's specific needs for optimal performance and reliability.
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