There are a number of questions that you are supposed to ask the web host before you make a final decision of joining the host. This will give you a clear picture of how the host operates in the full satisfaction of the customers. Some web hosts only display their good services on internet for the customers to read and become absorbed but later you find that they do not satisfy what they usually display there. Set of questions should be directed to the web host so that he clarifies everything about the operation and this will really give the customer confidence in joining that particular web host. The set of questions are given below together with little elaboration for each.
"How long has the web host been in business?" This question will exactly prove the reliability of the host together with the ability for that we host to serve customers. Those web hosts that have been in operation for a long period of time should be recommended to join. "Does the web host provide a 24/7/365 toll free phone and a valid email address?" Again it is good to know the legitimacy of the web host and thus know the time it can be reached for enquiries. "Does the web host automatically backup customer websites in case of data loss?" Back up is the process of copying files and databases in order to preserve them. The web host should be in a position to backup data regularly so that the customers' websites remain valid all the time.
"Does the web host monitor its customers' websites regularly?" This is the work of the web host to provide detailed information to customers on when and how the websites are monitored. This will give the customer more confidence in working with the web host since the site will be regularly monitored. "How much disk space am I guaranteed as part of my hosting deal?" The web host should be in a position to guarantee the customer a disk space of at least 25MB which is quite enough for 500 WebPages.