subject: Factors To Consider When Looking For The Best Priced Web Host [print this page] People hear the word cheap and are attracted to the idea of saving money. Cheap means a good deal, in most people's minds. They think this also when they hear cheap web hosting.
Sometimes, though, that can be a problem. Remember that some web hosting is cheap because it is poor quality. They don't give service that is as high quality as more expensive hosts.
Cheap web hosts in fact vary widely in the quality of their product. You can find very high quality web hosting that is incredibly inexpensive. It's out there. You have to do some looking about and checking to be able to gauge whether a service is a good value and not just cheap. It'll help if you consider the following factors.
Reputation is the first, and maybe most important, thing to consider. If a company has a good reputation, you can be certain that they provide a quality service. It doesn't take long for poor service to damage reputation. Plus a company with a reputation to maintain is going to be very interested in keeping its clients satisfied. Don't check only on the company site for the testimonials they post - check online to see customer reviews of the company and its services.
Features are also important to consider. Many inexpensive hosting services offer similar services to the more expensive hosts.
If you look more closely you'll see that expensive hosts have extra services that are convenient and make the experience nicer. You may not care, though, if both services can suit your purposes. Decide what you must have and go with the best value that fits your needs.
Cheap web hosting is only a value when it works. Make sure that the company you go with has good customer service. Their customer service should respond quickly and get right on fixing a problem. You also want to see when customer service is available. Some hosts offer 24 hour customer service and technical help - this is best if you can find it in your price range.
The final consideration is key to your getting what you pay for. Check to see if the company you are considering offers a guarantee. You want to know that your money is secure and that the company is not conning you.
If a company says they will return your money if their services are unreliable or somehow unacceptable, you can be sure that they want you to be satisfied with what they provide. Stay away from those that don't have a guarantee.
