How to choose web hosting
You’ve already purchased the perfect domain to put your brand online. That’s great, but what about hosting?
You may feel confused with all the solutions out there. Don’t worry, we’ve prepared a list of guidelines to help you find your way.
At this point you may not be sure what web hosting is.
Hosting is essentially the physical location of your website content on the hosting company’s servers,
So that visitors around the world can access it.
Below are the steps to follow to choose the right storage plan for you.
1. Determine your needs
Your website hosting package depends on the goals and needs of your website.
Are you a blogger, a small company or a large multinational?
Every website is different and has different needs, whether it’s in terms of size, visitors, experience in managing the website itself, etc.
Determine your needs before you check out different packages.
What type of website hosting?
If you are an inexperienced user when it comes to website management, or you simply don’t want to waste time focusing on content creation, a managed WordPress hosting package is probably the right choice for you.
This will allow you to use the most popular content management system (CMS) without having to worry about updates, security, and data loss.
This way, you can focus on creating the best content while your host keeps your WordPress site updated and running smoothly.
If you consider yourself an experienced user and want to have complete control over your website, self-managed web hosting will allow you to have access to all the functions you need to manage your website.
If you’re not sure whether you should choose managed or self-managed web hosting, check out our WordPress web hosting article to understand the key differences.
2. Compare web hosting package features:
Since most companies offer different hosting plans, you should compare the features included in the respective plans to decide which is best for you. Here is a list of things to look out for:
Disk space:
Disk space is the amount of space available on a server to store your website (pages, images, videos, databases, scripts, etc.). This is usually expressed by hosts in GB. The more large files you have, such as media content, the more disk space you will need.
Bandwidth:
Bandwidth is the amount of data your website can transfer to your visitors within a specific time, this is usually expressed in GB per month by hosts. The more videos you stream or have large images on your site, the more bandwidth you will need. The number of visitors to your site and how many pages they view will of course also affect your bandwidth. So it is important to know what monthly traffic you can expect.
PHP Memory:
It is important to pay attention to the PHP memory limit of each program. Simply put, the higher the PHP memory (expressed in MB), the more powerful and resource-intensive scripts you can use.
One-click installation:
Some hosts offer this feature as part of their managed WordPress plans. It’s ideal for beginners as it simplifies the website creation process, allowing you to create your website with one click, without having to understand complicated technical concepts.
Privacy protection:
ICANN rules require that your contact information be published in the WHOIS database when you register a domain name. The database is accessible to anyone, including spammers, marketers, domain name hijackers, and identity thieves. If privacy is important to you, make sure your web hosting plan includes a privacy protection option for your domain names, so your contact information is hidden.
Domain privacy
SSL Certificate and Email:
If you buy your domain name from the same provider as your hosting plan, check to see if an SSL certificate and email address are included when you buy your domain name. An SSL certificate protects the private information you collect from your customers, such as credit card details, passwords, and logins. It’s an easy and cost-effective way to legalize your website while protecting your site from phishing and boosting your search engine rankings.
3. Check the web hosting company’s terms:
Is it easy to transfer my existing domains to this host?
If you already have a website and want to switch hosts and transfer your domains, check how easy and quick this process will be and if the potential new host offers assistance with this procedure.
Is it easy to upgrade your plan?
If you started your website with a basic hosting plan and it got a lot of visitors,
You may need to upgrade your hosting plan for one with more bandwidth and disk space.
Choose a host that will allow you to easily upgrade your basic plan to a more advanced one in just a few clicks.
Can you easily add a domain to your plan?
Whether you want to purchase new domains to protect your brand and avoid competitors buying a domain similar to yours, or you simply want to expand your website, you want the process to be simple, so be sure to check this out before choosing your solution.
What is the cost of renewal?
Many providers have special offers for new customers, but the price to renew the plan can be significantly higher. Be sure to check the renewal terms.
support
No matter how good your hosting provider is, at some point you will need to contact their support team. Whether it’s because your website is slow that day, or you need to ask for technical information. Good support will be available, reliable, and knowledgeable.
Refund Policy
If things don’t go well and you want to cancel your hosting package for any reason, it’s good to be aware of your host’s cancellation policy.
Good luck to everyone!
The article was translated from English to Hebrew.
The article was written by Amélie :
https://www.eurodns.com/blog/how-to-choose-your-web-hosting-package
