Web Hosting: Moving to new webhost

Transferring of website to a new web host will become easy by following the below mentioned steps-

First Off:
User should always act carefully while opting new web host. One should not act manic after seeing any cheap hosting plan, rather should carefully check the plan and be aware of the terms and conditions for finding out the hidden tricks or hidden fees. One should define clearly his/her and must choose the plan which is very close to his/her requirement. Also one must look for 24/7 supports with phone support, as it is a must. Always one should try to find a host that uses the same operating system as his/her existing host. Last but not least one must chose a web host that has a fast Internet connection and has fast servers and good up time etc.

Scripts:
One must confirm that the new web host supports the same script that one is using like if one is using php, CGI, Perl or ASP that he/she must choose that host that supports it. For php one must check that the new hosts supports all the php functions required and also have all the Perl Modules that one need to use or plan on using. There are many scripts that require Mysql, so one must check to see if the new host supports that as well.

Backup:
Backup should be done on a regular basis.One must make sure to take backup of each and everything on his/her site as else at any time that data can be lost. Also one must take care to save all of his/her site's files on a disc or one can choose to signup for a data storage service and they will save it for him/her.

Testing:
One should be very sure that his/her site is functioning before switching to new host. It is always beneficial that the new site should be tested by anyone else. One can also use more than one computer if they are available and can take the help of someone else to have a look on it. It is always advisable to test everything from links to images three or four times to make sure things are working properly.

After getting everything done its time to switch to a new host however one must be very careful for the next 48 hours to check his/her site as quite often any problem can occur in the site. If all the above things are kept in mind the site can go live soon with ease.