So, how do you know that your chosen web hosting service is the best one for you? For starters, check for the following features:
Know the Speed and Reliability of Servers and Hardware
Your host server's speed and reliability depends on various factors which includes the internet connection quality, bandwidth, and the availability of a back-up system in case of errors. For this, you should consider the T3 connection or higher. It is 30 times as fast as the T1 connection and is close to a primary internet backbone. Why not choose T1? Well, T1 is cheap but has no back-up at all so it's better to make sure your money is spent wisely.
If you're sure that the company offers good, fast internet connection, your next step is to ensure that your host knows proper bandwidth management. Normally, your web hosting provider shouldn't use more than 50% of its bandwidth at any one time to make sure everything will go as smoothly as possible. If your chosen provider keeps track of this, you're most probably in good hands after all!
Make sure your chosen host has a good back-up system. It should provide a daily back-up for your data as well as stand by power supplies or UPS in case of emergencies such as systems, network or power interruption. It will also be better if the company has more than one connection to the internet, in case one of their connections goes down. You can never tell when such eventualities will happen and, for sure, you don't want to lose any of your data or to have your web site unavailable for a long time, do you?
And most importantly, make sure your web hosting provider has an uptime guarantee of no less than 99.5% or higher. Anything less than this is simply unacceptable!
Make Sure the Features of the Service Meet Your Needs
Comparing host's features is a must before finally settling for one. So, make a list of all your required features. Check if you're better off with a shared or dedicated server. See if your server is compatible with your existing software. And don't forget to check for its flexibility and whether there is room for upgrades. Plan for the future and not just for your current needs!
Support and Service
Most web hosting companies offer 24/7 support systems but how reliable are they? Well, a good idea to find out whether your chosen web hosting company offers a reliable support system is to consider the opinions of existing consumers. After all, they most probably have tried and tested this one, right?
Is the company an established one? The number of years in business is a good indicator of this one. And lastly, put the support staff to the test. Ask them some technical questions and observe if they can respond quickly, confidently and efficiently. If they aced this test, you can most probably consider getting their service!
It's all that simple! Hope you'll find the right Web Host for you!
The author has his own web hosting business and writes articles about cheap web hosting Philippines.
