Common Mistakes in Web Hosting
When the competition is high, the need to stay on top is higher. Therefore it is very common to see some web host providers try to get customers by using any means necessary. Sometime the marketing tactics used can be illegal. This however is true for some of the provider but there are many good providers out there who always play by the rules.
One of the most famous tactics used is lower down the service charge. This is to get the attention of general public. People tend to look for cheaper service. This may seem brilliant at first but over time as their number of subscribers increase they might not cope with the load. As a result, their service quality will surely drop. So always be cautious of cheap service though it is good.
Think ahead and plan for the future. You website is likely to grow in nearest future. Therefore find a service which can support your website for all its lifetime. In future as the number of visitor keep increasing you will have to upload more files and better software. You have to consider all these factors before deciding on a web hosting plan. Imagine using the specific provider for a few months or years, will the service provided by them is sufficient for your needs? A limited web space or bandwidth plan would not be able to sustain your business.
There are no prior rules what to look for when you are searching for web hosting services. Do not judge the service provided by the web host based on the website. A website with state of the flash and graphic design might not necessarily provide the best service. Do not be surprised if a normal website with no special effect be the company that you are looking for. What you must have your eye on is their professionalism. You should be able to get the basic information regarding their service easily through their website. They should have user friendly web design that could help you find the information you seek easily. Besides that, the company should be transparent enough and have a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section and their contact info.
Be extremely careful with what the website promises to offer especially the promises which seems too good to be true. This is because it is very easy to promise but very hard to deliver what you promise. Most of the website will promise a ninety-nine percent uptime but this might not be true at all time. A reliable web host will go as far as to give money back guarantee if they cannot deliver what they promised. At least you will have some ideas on what to do if your site is down for days without any response from the web host.
There are many cheap hosting in market today but not without any hidden trap. Most of this host will offer you the cheap rate only if you sign up on a long term contract with them. All you know you might be paying $3.99 per month which is considered very cheap but then you will be stuck with them for 3 long years. So be aware of extremely cheap deals out there.
Last but not least the customer support provided by the provider is also very important criteria when you are selecting a prospective company for no company is complete without superior customer support. For this reason a good provider should provider twenty four hours a day and seven days a week of technical support.
