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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Cheap Web Hosting Tips

By Tem Balanco

Who would want to pay a premium for things many people get at throwaway prices? Surely not you, isn't it so? If you agree, I hope every sane person would, you will certainly choose a cheap web hosting plan over a more expensive web hosting plan. However, you need to put on your thinking caps to ensure that your selection adds value to your web site rather than limping it. Don't worry because after reading this article you will be much better positioned to make a wise decision.

Don't be fooled by scams which try to sell you cheap web hosting plans. You have to look very closely at what is provided by the plan and that means looking at more than just the subscription costs. Purely looking at cost means you will miss understanding more important elements provided by the web hosting plan.

It all starts with creating a preliminary list of service providers offering cheap web hosting plans. Simply conduct an online search and list the providers down. Next, check which service providers sound trustworthy at first glance. At this stage, all you are doing is relying on your gut feeling to select a pool of candidates. These candidates would need detailed scrutiny that involves metrics and established facts rather than your instincts.

If you are conducting research to find a suitable web hosting plan for your business, you should evaluate the service providers based on the number of years they have been in the hosting business. This would help you assess the vendor's reliability. In addition, you should evaluate the dependability of the hosting server and the scale of data center operations.

When you are evaluating potential cheap web hosting plans, you need to look at the level of customer support offered by the company who provides the hosting services. There are many different levels of customer support, so you need to evaluate all of the web hosting plans against all available levels.

It would be best if you could get the hosting service provider to offer a free trial of the cheap web hosting plan it provides. If you are unable to obtain a free trial despite negotiating with the hosting service provider, try settling down for a money back guarantee. Please read the terms and conditions of the money back guarantee carefully before sending a paycheck or making an online payment.


Here is how to select a provider for cheap web hosting. First, list all possible providers. Then, narrow your list to those that seem trustworthy using instinct. Now, research the plans. Consider the following: longevity (how long the company has provided these services); dependability (are they reliable and can they be reached when needed?); scope of data center operation (what are the services they provide); level of customer support. Try to get a free trial. If not, settle for a money back guarantee. Remember to read the terms and conditions before agreeing to any service.

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