While looking to establish an online presence, it is very important that you select the right web hosting company.
Web hosting is the service that your website offers to people when they type in www.yourname.com.
There are thousands of these companies online today, and knowing the right questions will help you select the one that suits your needs. Here are a few to get you started.
1) Is domain registration included or do I have to pay more?
Most of today’s best web servers offer free domain names (.com) when their customers sign up for a long-term package.
Registering your domain with your hosting company reduces the headaches and hassles that can arise when trying to import your domain into your hosting company. However, please understand that this feature is often only available when you pay in advance for a year or more.
2) How many websites can I host with this hosting package?
Many internet marketers have a large number of websites. These websites can be informational sites or websites that are used to target very small niches.
Whatever the reason, having the ability to host additional domain names at no additional charge can save you from purchasing a new hosting package for each domain you register.
3) What is the guaranteed uptime percentage?
When a web host experiences downtime, their websites are inaccessible and your business could lose money. Leading hosts will guarantee the amount of uptime, which should exceed 99.8% for the best companies.
4) What level of service does the company offer?
From uploading files to setting up systems, hosting a website can be a complicated business.
You need a company that provides world-class support when you need it. Before signing up for a hosting package, make sure that the company you are considering provides support through several methods: email, phone, helpdesk, knowledge base, and a customer forum.
The best companies will offer 24-hour phone support in case of emergencies. When there are hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake, you want this level of service.
5) Does the company offer a money back guarantee?
Occasionally, people come across web hosting companies that provide poor service or slow web servers.
To avoid getting stuck in a one-year contract with a company that doesn’t provide the level of service you need, make sure the web server you’re considering offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
This is standard in the hosting industry and almost all big name hosts offer it.
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