subject: Web Hosting Reviews And Their Importance [print this page] There are hundreds of web hosting companies available to consumers nowadays. With the amount of hosts available how does an individual know who to work with if they have never hosted an online site before. For anyone just starting to do research it is mind boggling and totally perplexing. This is where using web hosting reviews is needed and why they are an important tool. Many of these websites will have user submitted feedback, rates and info on uptime and customer care.
You typically will find a web hosting reviews divided into categories. Many hosting companies will be multi-crossed because they will offer more than one particular service. Normally larger companies will offer shared, reseller, dedicated and vps hosting. It is important to choose which you are interested in.
We are going to show you a normal type of review. It is going to show cost, uptime, customer rating and pricing and generally user comments will follow. This will be a typical Hostgator Review.
* Name: Hostgator
* Type: Shared Hosting
* Price: $4.95
* Rating by staff: 5 out of 5
* Rating by members: 4.5 out of 5
The review will likely then go on to discuss things about the host. You will then see comments and information from actual web hosting clients. Please see this example - "Hostgator Review by John Smith - this host offers several options for the shared hosting consumer. Their uptime has been at 99.9% for the last a few months. Customer support is extremely reactive and it has always sent a reply to tickets within 10 minutes. I have not noticed any speed issues or connectivity issues. Ping times are lightening fast, and ftp speed also fast. I rate this host a 5 out of 5 rating."
Web hosting reviews are extremely useful and are a key resource for anybody looking for a fresh hosting company. By browsing these reviews, you can see what the host has to offer, as well as pricing. You additionally get to discover what their clients think of their service.
The best way to use web hosting reviews to your benefit is to view the top ten hosts within the category you will use. Be sure to go to around three of these types of review websites. Making use of our example above, this was a positive example; however, you could go to another website and see a adverse Hostgator review. Thus giving you more information that can eventually allow you to make the final decision that meets your requirements.
