Unlock the Secret to Perfect Web Hosting: 10 Game-Changing Factors You Must Know!
What should you even evaluate in a web host? There are several features on their pricing pages, and many of them look similar. Which criteria are important? What can you compromise on? We’ll cover all that (and more) in this article.
What should you know before evaluating web hosts?
You can’t examine the various web hosting providers accurately if you aren’t 100% clear on what you need. Here’s a quick checklist of questions to help you nail down your requirements:
- What kind of website are you building? Get clear on your website’s category — is it a portfolio or a blog? Or are you planning to run an online store? The kind of website you build determines which features are the most valuable to you in a web host.
- How much traffic do you expect your website to receive? Your expected traffic and plans to run ads will help you choose web hosts that can scale as you grow.
- What security features do you need? If you are running a site that will store a customer’s payment details or any other sensitive information, you need a web host with strong security features.
- What is your budget (now and in the future)? Your web host provider should be able to grow with you as your website’s needs evolve, without breaking the bank. Have a rough estimate of what you can spend on a web host now and in the future.
- What is your technical skill level? If you can (and want to) configure everything yourself, your web host needs will look different than someone who isn’t tech savvy and/or doesn’t prefer to handle the hosting technicalities themselves.
Once you’ve answered the above questions, you’ll be much more confident in evaluating the various web hosts in the market. You should answer the above questions even if you’re migrating your site from one host to another — it will help you pinpoint what additional services you’re looking for.
