Top Ten Factors to Consider When Choosing a Web Host

[Nile Hadwards]

While deciding on a web host company, it is better to think about its limitations first. A web host company may have certain disadvantages such as data transfer restrictions, lack of personal support, disk space limitation, and banner or pop up advertisements.

1. The exact amount of disk space: It is very important to calculate the accurate amount of required disk space even before opting for a web host company.
2. The number of domain names: A large business organization, which needs a number of different websites, will have to hire a web hosting company that offers numerous separate domains.
3. The total amount of data transfer: Large websites, who have a huge number of visitors, require a web host that provides large amount of bandwidth or data transfer.
4. Access to SSL, MySQL, and shopping cart: It is extremely essential for the business organization to decide beforehand whether their website needs access to any special features such as MySQL, SSL or to any other shopping cart.
5. Windows/ Linux server: Earlier it was considered to be a very important factor when there were several major dissimilarities between Linux and Widow based servers.
6. Dedicated or shared server: It is very important for the organization to decide in advance whether it wants a shared server or a dedicated server.
7. Live support: It is one of the most vital factors while selecting a web hosting company.
8. Custom made email accounts: Personalized email accounts are one of most common features found in more or less every website. However, not all the web hosting companies offer them.
9. The latest versions of Perl, PHP, CGI and JavaScript: The websites that include article directories, blogs and online forums etc, especially requires these scripts.
10. Support for Front Page as well as Dream Weaver: There are certain web hosting companies that offer support either for Dream Weaver or for Front Page.