subject: What To Look For In A Web Host: Part 2 [print this page] When shopping around for a web host, reliability and accessibility are two of the first things that should be considered. The amount of uptime that can be guaranteed comes a close second. Space should be the next consideration. In this instance, the space referred to is bandwidth (also known as traffic or date transfer) and disk space.
Bandwidth is discussed in the context of the amount of bytes transferred to visitors from a website; while disk space refers to the amount of space that a website requires. Many web hosts will try to attract new customers by promising unlimited space either for bandwidth or disk space or both, and its impossible to blame anyone for being lured by such a generous-sounding offer.
However, be warned of any web host that offers anything unlimited. The chances are that most websites wont need the unlimited disk space that may be up for grabs, while unlimited bandwidth is rarely unlimited at all. No web host is going to foot the bill for a site whose traffic is costing them money, despite the promises made in the advertising or during initial stages of coming to an agreement.
As a rule of thumb, most sites need approximately 10MB of disk space or less and 3GB of bandwidth a month in the first stages of setting up a site. Once the site grows in popularity and receives more visitors and more links, the bandwidth may need to be increased but certainly 3GB will do in the beginning. For most people, setting up a website means venturing into new territory and its important that they find a web host who provides a complete and reliable service. Website hosting by EUKHost provides you with several different packages to choose from, depending on your needs.
Should you choose website hosting by EUKHosting, you have access to their knowledge gained through years of experience. Above all, website hosting by EUKHosting gives your new site the best start in life.
