When you pick a web host to host your website the information they display can sometimes be misleading as to what you are actually getting.
Here are some key points to look for before you sign your life away.
1. How much do they charge?
2. When do you pay? Monthly, quarterly, annually?
3. What currency are you paying in?
4. What do they give you in the features list?
5. Does the periodic dollar payment they advertise work with the time period you had in mind?
6. Does the company have testimonials? If not- why not?
7. Is the interface they provide simple to navigate for you? Do they have a demo site you can practise with?
8. When comparing web hosting costs transfer all costs in to a uniform currency so you know how much it costs you directly.
9. What is the capacity of the hosting package for data storage?
10. Can you simply upload your site to a content management system easily?
These are the 3 main factors when setting up your web hosting.
Cost, Usability and Functionality. If a system becomes difficult to use, you then ask them for help or ring a 0900 number, which costs you money. So working with an easy system is paramount for saving you money, time and frustration.
Some web hosting platforms we recommend are GoDaddy.com they have feature-laden offers, competitive pricing.
On the down side, they have "many up sells".Think McDonald's on steroids! You literally get asked over and over again from the web based interface.
Some of these offers may confuse a new person, because they talk about security programs, and protecting or locking the domain, most of which are not needed. The best option is to find a friend who has a website, and buy him a coffee and ask some questions rather than pay for something you don't need.
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