Cheap Web Hosting Mistakes
A Web Hosting Article Contributed by Frances Rhea
Mistakes of Cheap Web Hosting
Wanting cheap web hosting prices is natural. Getting cheap web hosting that does not cause you headaches takes knowledge, time and research. Learn to trust your instincts in conducting your search and stay clear of any deals that seem to good to be true. Here are a few things to watch out for.
An Inexperienced Reseller of Cheap Web Hosting
Reseller hosting can provide you with some very good support. The problem arises when they are inexperienced in some aspects of hosting. Problems can also occur with bulk hosting when the server administrators provide support to the reseller and not the end customer.
If you do not have any contact options for the main server administrators you may not find the help you need from your reseller.
Clearly Define Your Requirements
You should have a list of what resources your site needs. Add to this list as your needs grow. Know what technology is needed for your specific requirements. If you want to use ASP or PHP, they perform better on different types of servers.
This list will make it easier because you can provide the list to your prospective host. If you use a service that allows bidding on your web site needs, the list is valuable because it can be included in the information sent to multiple web hosting companies who will decide if they can provide what you want.
Forgiving a Cheap Web Hosting Company's Poorly Designed Website
If the cheap web hosting company does not have a good informational site, they probably won't be too concerned about yours. Look for quick loading and lots of information!
Hosting Multiple Sites with One Cheap Web Host
You would think it is a good idea to host all of your web sites with one account. The idea is to simplify billing and get a better price. This is not always true. The problem with this is if one site is down, they all are! Instead, ask your host if they will split your account over 2 or more physical servers.
Believing All Testimonials
Not all testimonials are real. Talk to some customers. If they do not have customer names or website links on their site, ask if you can contact their customers. If the host refuses, watch out.
Not Maintaining Their Contact Information
Email, forum and live support are important aspects. The problem is that if host's Web site is down you may have no way to contact them. Take the time to record the hosts physical address and/or telephone number so you don't loose your own visitors.
Relying on Cheap Web Host Backups
Create backups of your own. Otherwise you might have to start from scratch, which can be difficult.
Trusting Your Host to Have the Latest Software Installed
Determine what versions the host is using and when they update. Internet crime and viruses are rampant. Having the security of new software is mandatory to keep your site safe.
