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4 Tips For Deciding On An Ideal Web Hosting Plan

2018-07-30by Boris Dzhingarov

Choosing a web hosting plan is supposed to be extremely simple, yet many entrepreneurs who are new to the world of online business have a hard time with the comparison because they’re not familiar with the terminology and features. Luckily, if you accidentally choose a plan that isn’t completely optimal, it’s usually very easy to upgrade within the span of a day by simply conveying your needs to your web host’s support team. Still, it’s better to do your research and conduct a thorough comparison of all options to avoid the hassle of having to go back to the drawing board later on. With that said, here are a few tips to heed when choosing a web hosting plan.

1.  Select a Suitable Hosting Type

There are three main kinds of hosting – shared, VPS, and dedicated. However, within those variations there are also the options of having a server that runs on a Solid-State Drive (SSD) or Hard Disk Drive (HDD), as well as choosing between a Linux or Windows server environment. The vast majority of web hosting subscriptions sold on a daily basis are shared or VPS plans that run on Linux, with an increasing number being SSD-based as the older HDD servers aren’t quite as responsive. Dedicated plans are usually only recommended to webmasters who plan on running a very large or busy site, or a network of sites that generate a lot of traffic and file storage.

2.  Determine Bandwidth Needs

The amount of bandwidth your web hosting plan includes will determine how quickly pages load and whether there are delays or downtime in response to surges in site traffic. If you anticipate the potential for spikes in visitors and site usage, it may be best to avoid plans that come with small amounts of available bandwidth.

3.  Consider Storage and Security

The amount of disk space allocated to your hosting plan will determine how many files you can store on the server at any given time. Normally these limits are generous enough to work around, even in the less expensive plans, especially if you’re just building a website from scratch. However, if your goal is to have plenty of user-generated content, multi-media, administrative apps/plugins, and other features that lead to big data storage, it would be best to opt for a plan with more disk pace and heightened security features like advanced DDoS protection.

4.  Start Small and Scale Up

With such a massive market of hosting providers and fully scalable plans, there really is no reason to worry about starting out with an excessive amount of server resources at your disposal. In the vast majority of cases, you’ll be able to get by just fine with a minimal plan, and control panel notifications will alert you long before you reach your monthly account limitations.

Endless Options to Accommodate Any Budget

In closing, whether you’re looking to spend $100 or $1 on hosting, believe it or not, there’s a plan out there for both. Hosting resellers have made plans available for very low prices, while also offering streamlined access to data centers that can provide a virtually unlimited number of upgrades if needed.

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