1. Know Your Own Hosting Need
You can never get the right web host without knowing what you need.
- What kind of website are you build?
- you need Windows/other applications?
- Do you need a special version of software (ie. PHP,java,otherscript)
- How big/small can the web traffic volume go?
2. Server Uptime Record
Nothing is more important than having a 24×7 operating web host.
You need a web host is operating on a powerful server and stable network connections. 99.9% and above is the recommended uptime score; anything below 99% is unacceptable.
3. Multiple Addon Domains
Domain names are cheap – so cheap that it is hard to resist not owning more than one. In fact, most webmasters own dozens of domain names these days. To host these domains, you will need extra hosting space. And this is why it is important to have a hosting account that allows adding multiple domains.
Generally, most hosting companies allow at least 25 addon domains in one account now a days but you can never be sure. Some years ago I was careless and signed up on a web host that allows only one domain. And, I was holding more than 10 parked domains at that time! Do not repeat my mistake – always check the domain capacity before you make a purchase.
4. Server Upgrades Options
Shared web hosts are pretty powerful these days. then On a very rough guestimation, a shared hosting account should be sufficient to support a proper-optimized WordPress blog with 30,000 – 40,000 monthly unique visitors.
5. Renewal Prices
Hosting deals And shared hosting especially, are normally selling very cheap on signup prices but charge much higher on renewals.
It is an industry normally. Unless you are willing to switch host every two or three years, there is no way to avoid the high renewal prices.
in generally I think any price tag To see Below $10/month is acceptable but you might have a lower Tolerance.
So, to avoid any unpleasant surprise, you should check the Term&Condition.
6. Refund Policy
Should you choose to cancel your host within the trial period, does the company provide full money return? What is the hosting company’s refund policy after the trial session? Is there any cancellation charges?
7. Cron Jobs, Auto Script Installer, .Htaccess, And Server Side Include
I am always surprise that some web hosts out there still do not offer these basic hosting features these days. You need Cron for day-in-day-out operations, Auto Script Installer (like Fantastico, Simple Scripts, and Quick Installer) for time saver, .htaccess access for security/page redirects/etc purposes, SSI for easier site maintenance (when you are building a static site), and FTP access easy file.
8. E-Commerce Features
- Are you running an e-commerce website?
- Do you need to process business transactions on your website?
- Are you using any specific shopping cart software?
then it is important for you to pick a web host with sufficient e-commerce features support. SSL certification, dedicated IP, and one-click shopping cart software installation are some of the essential features/supports you will need.
9. Email@Yourdomain.Com
If you wish to host email accounts together with your website, then you should look at the email feature before signup. Most hosting companies will come with the ability to host your own email (something like email@yourdomain.com).
10. An Easy-To-Use Hosting Control Panel
A user-friendly and functional hosting control panel is very, very important.
It doesn’t matter if it’s a cPanel or a Plesk or a third party control panels (like what we have at synifex) – we are okay as long as it is user-friendly and come with all the necessary functions. Without an adequate control panel, you will be left at the mercy of the hosting tech support staff – even if all you need is some basic server changes.