Through the years, I have tried
different webhosting companies. Let me tell you that the results have
not always been pretty. Several years ago Hope for Healing.Org was
mentioned in a magazine article. We got a heads up that this was
coming and everyone withing our cheap webhosting company assured us
that all would be fine.
It wasn't. The server crashed and (if I am remembering right) the site was down
for a few days. Having the site mirrored on a stable webhosting
company partially saved the day (this was the early days of the
internet when you could do that). Even with that, there is no way to
know how much traffic was lost.
Things are different today. You can go
online, find a hostmonster coupon code and be up and running with a
webhosting company in minutes. Remember, that choosing a company
isn't all about price. There are a few other considerations to factor
in. Here are a few of them.
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Cost comparison
There isn't any doubt that cost plays a
role. As we found out, cheap hosting can backfire. Many
companies offer similar pricing for similar services.
Even with a promo code beware, if the price seems to good to be true
then it probably is.
Reputation
Search reviews online to find out what
others have to say. Is the downtime high or tech support nonexistent?
Are customers generally satisfied. Look for honest reviews. A company
website with honest reviews will often give the full name or web name
of the customer and often an email link. It may be best to go with
independent review sites.
Coupons or promo codes
The reputation of the site that you get
the codes or coupons matters. Most of the promo sites broker the
deals but don't service the hosting. When buying from a webhosting
site, look for one like hostmonster coupons that prominently display
links to their privacy policy and contact page.
Ask your friends
Bloggers, family and friends who have
their own website can be a great source of information. Don't
hesitate to ask. They will usually gladly tell you what webhosting
company they use and why.
No matter which company you chose, I
hope that you have fun. Having a blog or site can be a great way to
connect with others and can enrich your life in many ways. It has for
me and it probably will for you too.