If you are looking for a web hosting service for your business’s website it is a decision that warrants careful consideration. Your website is what those online will visit research and interact with your business, so if your website is compromised due to inferior hoisting, it is going to have negative consequences.
To avoid those negatives, choosing the right web hosting company is imperative, and that can be achieved if you avoid making one or more of the mistakes we have outlined below.
Choosing The Cheapest Option
Choosing something based purely on price often ends up in disappointment, but when it comes to hosting your website, it can be disastrous. There are many ways in which you can reduce costs for your business but trying to do so with your web hosting is not the way to do it. Remember how important your website is to your business and regard your web hosting as an investment in its success, rather than a cost
Selecting A Hosting Plan That Is Unsuitable For Your Needs
As well as choosing a web hosting company you also need to select a web hosting plan. The right way is to assess the needs of your business and choose accordingly. The mistake occurs when you either choose a plan that does not provide sufficient resources and functionality for your needs or conversely, you choose hosting that is beyond what you need and you do not have the technical knowledge needed to configure and manage it.
Not Researching A Hosting Company’s Track Record
One of the most fundamental mistakes you can make when choosing any service is not properly researching them, and that most certainly applies to choosing a web hosting company. It is easy to check reviews on their website and elsewhere online, such as Trustpilot.
Not Assessing The Limitations Of Your Hosting Plan
Every hosting plan that is available to you will have specifications and limitations. All of these will impact the level of usage, traffic and file sizes relating to your website, so they are important to its functioning well. Ensure that you check out the details relating to any hosting plan you are considering and that they are compatible with the needs of your website.
Not Ensuring Your Web Host Provides Adequate Security Protocols
Online security and the protection of data should be major factors when you are assessing web hosting companies and the hosting services they offer. Security should be a primary focus in your selection process and therefore features like regular malware scanning, SSL, and SSL certificates should be available to you. If not, then pass and consider another web hosting option.
Choosing A Web Host That Does Not Offer Website Backups
Imagine the drama if your website disappeared along with all the files, coding and data that went with it. In reality, this can happen for several reasons including a server malfunction or hacking. Thankfully, the best web hosting companies will back up websites and website data regularly and this should be a ‘must-have’ when choosing yours.
Not Checking Terms And Conditions
Lastly, we come to the old chestnut of checking terms and conditions. If we are honest, everyone will admit to agreeing to something in their life, be it personal or business without checking all the Ts and Cs. Nevertheless, given the importance of your web hosting to your business, we recommend that this is one set of small print that you do read.
