Getting the best web hosting service out there

This isn't mission impossible but it is a complicated mission because of the many options. Should you choose a web host that claims to be the best or one that is the cheapest? To make the process easier for you, here's what we think are important things to consider:

Assess Your Needs
It's more important to identify the needs of your website than to find the best web host out there. What kind of a website are you building? For personal websites, the criteria are different from those of a big company website. This will help you narrow the needs and find a web host that fits them.

Rate
Money makes all the difference but also look into the services they offer. Dedicated servers are more expensive that limited bandwidth web hosting. Overseas hosting is cheaper. But, don't just take in the rates. Look at the quality of the service offered. This will ensure that your website is run by reliable and competitive Competition from overseas is priced temptingly low for many, but there are many factors to consider. Don't stop at price, and if you plan on using your website in a professional capacity, it is important to move beyond free web hosting. Free hosts are great for small family or fun sites, but are not suited to the needs of internet marketers – even those just starting out. Rate should not be a top determining factor until you have narrowed a list based on other criteria such as:

Reliability and Speed
The web hosting company assures an uptime of more than 99%. This means that the company does its best to make sure its server is running at all times, which allows visitors to access your site easily and quickly.

Data Transfer and Disk Space
With time and data accumulation, the bandwidth required for your website will increase. Web hosts have to pay for bandwidth so their customer will be billed accordingly. It's usually better to pay for the required data transfer than to get a bill for having exceeded the amount allowed. This again means that you need to make sure that you have the maximum required disk space reserved.

Technical Support
Your web hosting company must be very accessible at any time. If you should experience trouble with the website, the web hosting support should be easily available 24/7. Check the company you are looking at with emails at random times to see if they really have help available 24/7.

Scripts and Special Features
Websites have different needs and your web host should meet the needs of your website. You will want standard email addresses with the ability to accommodate different scripts. Also check for shopping carts and secure server features.

Control Panel
The control panel assumes the amount of control that the web hosting company gives webmasters. It will be frustrating if you have to call customer service to change password or email addresses. Check to see that the web host offers a control panel.

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