1And1 Hosting - Raising The Bar!

You've probably narrowed down to a few web hosting providers on your list after some research. Now, it's time to ask them questions that will help you make a sound decision on which web hosting company will provide the best shared hosting service for your small business.

Trust issues. How reliable is your preferred business web host? Before you even tick mark a favorite, it is advisable you run a short-list of website hosting providers like Just Host, IPage, Fatcow, Suppergreen or Blue Host and read product reviews about them. Zero-in attention on uptime and the use of shared servers.



Look for a company that has a long lineage on the web. Experience in handling a large client base, dozens of servers and running a collaborative business with clients. A college kid can rent server space and become a hosting reseller. So you think you're working with Bob's Hosting Company, when in fact, you site's on a server in the earthquake zone of the Philippines.

Try to contact the sales department via email, phone call or ticketing system. How much time do they need to reply you? Have they answered your questions accurately? Do not be happy if the sales department answers you within minutes as your main focus will be on the support department. Sales department only deals with you in the short-term, whereas support department will be dealing with you in a longer term. So, are you satisfied with their services?

The web site identifies the hosts "brand" - its corporate culture. Some use funny logos and radical type fonts, targeting a "younger" demographic. Other hosts have a more professional appearance and take the time to explain its corporate values, i.e. commitment to client satisfaction, tech support, fair prices and good value. If you're serious about your web site, go with a host that is serious about hosting.



Some of the domain name providers also have a web hosting option. Some people may purchase a domain name and choose read more to use another web hosting provider. Now when it comes to web hosting you will have to determine what type of web hosting you need. If you are not sure you may choose to seek out a web designer to create your website, in most cases the web designer will not only create your website but also can host your website.

This is the one place YOU don't have to cut corners, so pay the few bucks and get a bag o' benefits for that small change. Success on the web is far from guaranteed, but you increase your chances for success when you pick a quality green web hosting service with which to partner.