List of Top Web Hosting Service Providers | Best Web Hosting Companies
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Hetzner Online is a professional web hosting provider and experienced data center operator. Since 1997 the company has provided private and business clients with high-performance hosting products as well as the necessary infrastructure for the efficient operation of websites. A combination of stable technology, attract ... read more about Hetzner Online GmbH
"Hetzner officially supports russia invasion of Ukraine and have blood on their hands"Vadim Rozov, Chief Executive Officer at SpaceBus< $25/hr10 - 491997Frankfurt, Germany -
HostNowNow is Nigeria's fastest growing web hosting company that delivers unequal customer care experience. Her award-winning support team comprises of LINUX and VMWARE v6 CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS making her the only Nigerian web hosting company with a team of qualified Linux server experts.
"Untrust worthy and poor customer support"Umar Siyaki Yakub$25 - $49/hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria -
Softxaa is a managed cloud hosting platform. We’ve taken our 6 years of experience in complex hosting environments and made it our mission to simplify cloud server management and empower your business potential.
"Softxaa is a Leading Cloud Hosting Company They are Truly Asia's Safest & Fastest Hosting Provider."Souvick Nandi, Co-Founder at Technical Souvick$50 - $99/hr2 - 92019Kolkata, India -
Altınsoft Information Technology as our valued customers, we are continuously developing ourselves to always offer the latest and best services. Our expert team members we are constantly developing our systems. We are developing a control panel we use ourselves a lot of services and applications running in the backgro ... read more about Altınsoft
"Altinsoft sold out of stock item. I request to get a refund. They don't respond."Reza Shahbazi, Vice President Of Engineering at Verishop< $25/hr10 - 49Istanbul, Turkey -
We are passionate about making our products and services tools for innovation, generation of values and opportunities for our customers. We have a team totally dedicated to offer the best service of Web Hosting and other resources related to the presence of companies and people on the internet.
"Lost my domain despite payment to renew"Daniel Mota< $25/hr250 - 9992007Florianopolis, Brazil -
Whether you are a small business nearby in Charleston, SC or a publicly-traded corporation with an international presence, Cantey Tech Consulting will tailor information technology solutions that are right for you. We take the time to understand our client’s business goals and objectives, then develop a technolog ... read more about Cantey Tech Consulting
"Unprofessional, and inexperienced"King Minceraft$25 - $49/hr10 - 492007Charleston, South Carolina -
Future Hosting was founded in 2014 with the vision of becoming a leading provider of business and personal web hosting solutions. By focusing on quality equipment, stability, and hand-holding customer support, we set ourselves apart from our competitors. We offer unique, user-friendly solutions for personal and busines ... read more about Future Hosting
"Do not Use if you care about your Business"Matt, Infotainment Passenger & Rear Seat Entertainment at Jaguar Land Rover< $25/hr2 - 92014Dublin, Ireland -
Established in the year 2000, Go4hosting is a leading hosting service provider in the industry. The company offers an impeccable range of product and services to its diversified clientele across the globe. Over the years we have established ourselves as a well-connected and customer centric organization in the industry ... read more about Go4hosting
"One of the Standout Service Provider"Akash Jaiswal, Experienced Content Writer | Web Content Creator at Cloud HostingNA250 - 9992000Noida, India -
DomainMarket.com is the world's best online store for the purchase of super-premium .Com domain names. DomainMarket.com was established over a decade ago to provide a platform for great marketers and business owners to purchase the highest quality undeveloped Internet real estate brands (premium .Com domains.)
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92017Boca Raton, Florida -
Eicra Soft Ltd is one of the leading web development service providers of Bangladesh. We also do domain registration and web hosting services. We also provide Bangladeshi .BD domain registration. We designed some very powerful readymade web applications with that you can run your online business precisely and successfu ... read more about Eicra Software limited
NA10 - 492007Dhaka, Bangladesh -
J-INFO - Jalaram Infotech is a company with ample amount of flexibility. We never let you pay more than you need, or give less attention than you deserve. Our philosophy being "complete customer satisfaction" which makes us a people oriented company, wherein we work person-to-person and not business-to-Busine ... read more about Jinfo Technologies
< $25/hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India -
Hostingblue.in has been Providing Affordable, Reliable Solutions to Individuals and Small to Medium Sized Companies and Business. We Place a Lot of Emphasis on Emphasis On Customer Satisfaction By Providing the Safest Environment For Your Website and the Highest Server Uptime Possible Which Translates to a Higher Uptim ... read more about HostingBlue
< $25/hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India -
WhiteCollarHost is one of the leading providers of a wide spectrum of domain services. We have vast experience to our aid, which we leverage to provide world-class services to help enterprises scale new heights. Our core competencies include domain name registration, website hosting, email hosting, VPS hosting and more ... read more about White Collar Host
< $25/hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India -
HostSoch is a pioneer in hosting and domain name registration services, since 2012. HostSoch is an India based web hosting company that provides economical yet reliable services that elevate the online success.
< $25/hr10 - 492012Bengaluru, India -
"RShosting was established in the year 2003, with a primary intention of offering exceptionally high quality, managed web hosting services, backed up by unbeatable customer support. All these years, RSHosting is evolving its web hosting technology and customer support with every passing day, trying to make it bett ... read more about RSHosting
< $25/hr2 - 92003London, United Kingdom -
WebHostUK Limited is one of the best UK web hosting company offering cheap yet reliable and secure web hosting solutions on both Linux and Windows servers and having a client base from all over the globe including Europe, United States, Asia, Australia, Middle East, etc. We are a stable, debt free company having a very ... read more about WebHostUK
< $25/hr10 - 492003London, United Kingdom -
Proudly Australian-owned and operated, Hosting Australia is the leading supplier of domains and website hosting across the country, boasting on-shore servers to keep you and your customers’ information 100% secure. We help businesses of all shapes & sizes from your local bookkeeper in St Kilda to a fortune 50 ... read more about Hosting Australia
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492016Melbourne, Australia -
VentraIP Australia is the largest privately owned web host and domain name registrar in Australia. We offer quality cPanel hosting services, domain names, SSL certificates and other online services. VentraIP Australia is auDA ISS and ICANN accredited, as well as being a premium partner for cPanel, Trustwave, CloudLinux ... read more about VentraIP Australia
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492008Melbourne, Australia -
Pickaweb was created by founders Tony Messer & Pilar Torres Wahlberg back in 1999. As one of the UK’s first web hosting providers we have grown to host tens of thousands of websites. Our aim is simple; to offer the service we would want ourselves - power, reliability & security but backed up by a personal ... read more about Pickaweb
< $25/hr10 - 492000London, United Kingdom -
Bangalorewebhosting.co.in is leading web hosting provider in Bangalore serving more than 35,000 domains. We don't just offer cheap web hosting in Bangalore but also deliver Bangalore Reseller Hosting in enterprise-grade servers, VPS Hosting Bangalore in Dual Xeon Hexacore Servers with 64GB DDR3 RAM on RAID10 Space. ... read more about Bangalore Web Hosting
< $25/hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India -
InMotion Hosting is an industry-leading provider of Business Hosting, WordPress Hosting, VPS Hosting and Dedicated Servers. Our reliable systems and network are state-of-the-art, but one of our secrets to our success is the incredible technical support and customer service provided by our team.
< $25/hr250 - 9992001Lakewood, Colorado -
Hosted In Canada is a 100% Canadian run business. With a strong commitment to Service and Quality Products, your personal and business hosting needs will be managed by a creative, independent and profitable company. All of our services are hosted in our Canadian Data Center. We offer complete and affordable hosting ... read more about HostedinCanada
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491995Calgary, Canada -
HostPapa is a privately-owned company headquartered in Burlington, Ontario. Hostpapa also has locations in 11 other countries around the world. At HostPapa, we consider every one of our customers to be a part of our family. That's why our motto is "Let Papa take care of you!" We understand that our ... read more about HostPapa
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492006Oakville, Canada -
Privately owned and managed, HostUpon Web Hosting is based out of Toronto, Ontario Canada. HostUpon has been dedicated to providing Web Hosting solutions for small, medium and large scale businesses as well as personal websites for customers around the world. Our affordable pricing and valued customer support are a few ... read more about HostUpon
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492017Toronto, Canada -
We’re an Australian based hosting team who strongly believe in exceptional customer service and great value web & email hosting. With decades of combined experience, you can trust us and our infrastructure to keep your business going further.
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492015Melbourne, Australia -
EthicalHost is a Toronto web hosting provider, dedicated to providing professional, low cost, ethical, and green web hosting services that make a difference to the environment and in people's lives and communities. Started in Toronto, Canada, we donate 10% of our pre-tax profits to social and environmental organiza ... read more about EthicalHosting
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92006Toronto, Canada -
Here at Panthur, we have over 8 years experience in the web hosting industry, and as one of Australia's pioneer web hosting companies during that time, we have hosted thousands of websites, which have given us invaluable knowledge on how to effectively provide a quality service to our customers. Each staff member w ... read more about Panthur
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492009Sydney, Australia -
At Digital Pacific, we pride ourselves on being one of Australia's pioneer web hosting companies, with over 14 years of experience. Proudly Australian, we operate as one of Australia’s first green hosting providers. We are focused on providing a fleet of trustworthy, reliable services, and aim to pave the way ... read more about Digital Pacific
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492000Sydney, Australia -
Crucial is one of Australia’s most established and premier web hosting and domain companies. With a proven track record and over 14 years of experience, Crucial has helped Australian small businesses succeed online through innovative hosting products and exceptional customer support. Crucial led by an ambitious m ... read more about Crucial
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492003Sydney, Australia -
HostUtopia Web Hosting CANADA serves a comprehensive service structure designed to meet our client's most demanding needs and hosting requirements. Our proven experience, stability and uptime together create a powerful platform, HostUtopia is the leader when it comes to web hosting and cloud hosting specializing ... read more about HostUtopia
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491996Vancouver, Canada -
We give you enterprise-grade Microsoft Exchange hosting with BlackBerry wireless E-Mail, Windows, and Linux hosting solutions, Microsoft SharePoint hosting, and a full range of E-Mail archiving and compliance tools to fit any need. All of your data is secure and safe on Canadian soil! Hosting.ca has the people, the ... read more about Hosting.ca
$50 - $99/hr50 - 249Vancouver, Canada -
Since 2012, Zuver has been known for providing high quality, low-cost web hosting and domain names in Australia. But now the game has changed and we are aiming higher with a suite of new services and more domain name extensions than ever before. Our all-new Smarter WordPress hosting is a star of the show, featuring ... read more about Zuver
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492012Melbourne, Australia -
VPSBlocks are specialists in virtualisation. Advanced infrastructure and the first to bring 100% SSD SAN Storage to the unmanaged VPS (virtual private server) market at a price competitive to traditional storage methods. VPSBlocks also provides corporate virtualisation services with self-healing redundancy to ensure ma ... read more about VPSBlocks
< $25/hr10 - 492012Melbourne, Australia -
Bluebird Hosting is a leading Canadian Web Hosting company providing customers with Powerful, Reliable and Secure Web Hosting. One of the key factors to reliable shared hosting is to never overload your servers. Bluebird has on average 60% less sites per server than most web hosts. Bluebird Hosting is Canada’s ch ... read more about Bluebird Hosting
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92009Montreal, Canada -
From our offices in Victoria, British Columbia, we’ve been in the business of helping Canadians with their web hosting needs since 2004. While we are rooted on the west coast of Canada, our reach is wherever you need us to be. With 24/7/365 technical support, we are never closed and no matter when you need us, we ... read more about FullHost
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492004Victoria, Canada -
Positive Internet is Europe's leading Linux-focused technology company. Our clients include household names who rely on our team and world-class infrastructure for their complete Internet presence. Critical to this, we own and operate our flagship datacentre, Positive Park, so that we always provide joined-up servi ... read more about The Positive Internet Company
< $25/hr10 - 491998London, United Kingdom -
GigaTux is a hosting company with a primary focus on offering our users an excellent service. Each one of these locations is hand picked to provide very impressive connectivity, with a very low latency, high bandwidth connection. This website is hosted on a GigaTux server in London, UK using our Virtual Private Server ... read more about GigaTux
< $25/hr2 - 92007London, United Kingdom -
We provide cheap & best web hosting india to our customers in India. We understand that, Small companies needs low cost plan, thats why we have come up with affordable hosting price for our customers. We are one of the best service provider in India. Choose any one of plans as below.
< $25/hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India -
RX Host is a highly motivated team of web design and mobile application (app) specialists located in the multicultural hub that is London, UK. We believe in clean, effecient websites and apps, that help you get your message across. Founded in 2006 as a hosting company, with a web design background, we’re still ... read more about RX Host
< $25/hr2 - 92006London, United Kingdom -
It’s been a long time for us, having walked on this lonely, challenging, and yet extremely gratifying journey of entrepreneurship. We’ve been around for as long as the Internet has been and it’s been a journey with so many stories to tell that we’d need a separate “internal” blog jus ... read more about HostCats.com
< $25/hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India -
UK's Best Website Hosting Provider In 2002, frustrated by poor service and bad business practices, I created Krystal to provide an “Honest, Reliable & Personal” alternative to the large faceless hosting corporations. We’re named Krystal because the company embodies values often associated wi ... read more about Krystal Hosting
< $25/hr10 - 492002London, United Kingdom -
IIW Hosting was founded in 2007. The hosting market was different then with lots of expensive larger web hosting companies with high pricing and low levels of customer service. The lack of good competition allowed the larger hosting companies to continue the way they were.
< $25/hr10 - 492007Bengaluru, India -
Nettigritty is a web hosting provider based in Bangalore and is among the leading hosting providers in India. We provide quality shared and reseller web hosting services, virtual private servers, dedicated servers, email and hosted exchange services.
< $25/hr2 - 92003Bengaluru, India -
Serverbasket is a Hyderabad based company, established in 2014 with a goal to provide reliable web hosting services and leading brand servers to the businesses across the globe. Serverbasket is gaining prime importance in the marketplace for providing the widest range of cutting edge servers from top brands. i.e., HP, ... read more about Server Basket
< $25/hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India -
We use leading WordPress optimised servers in Google Cloud. This enables us to guarantee you a stable and fast website. Our years of WordPress experience means that we know the platform inside-out. We can handle any support request with confidence. We know what works and certainly what doesn’t. Our knowledg ... read more about WP Perk
< $25/hr2 - 92018Sydney, Australia -
Web presence is becoming ever so important with Australian businesses, whether you are an accountant, blogger or an e-commerce website. We decided to not only understand the user experience when it comes to web hosting, but go further in depth of what you need when it comes to having a successful online presence for yo ... read more about iNode Cloud
< $25/hr10 - 492012Sydney, Australia -
Founded in 2001, Webhosting UK has grown to become one of the largest web hosting providers in the UK, serving over 35,000 customers and hosting in excess of 1,000,000 websites across our network. Unlike many competitors that have been brought and sold over the years, we have remained privately owned which has allow ... read more about Web Hosting UK
< $25/hr10 - 492001Leeds, United Kingdom -
eUKhost Ltd. is operated from our registered office based in Leeds and data centres in Wakefield, Maidenhead and Nottingham. We employ a number of staff at our office locations as well as in the data centre in order to provide uninterrupted sales and support service to our customers. We believe in offering the most ... read more about eUKhost
< $25/hr50 - 2492001Leeds, United Kingdom -
Nexus One has product range with fixed monthly costs designed to address these needs. Managed Application Hosting We can move your business applications online allowing your staff instant access to critical applications anywhere in the world they have an internet connection from any computer they may have and fro ... read more about Nexus One
< $25/hr10 - 492010Sydney, Australia -
Web hosting done differently We've been providing web hosting solutions and domain name services since 2004, so we'd say we're pretty good at it! We strive to offer simple and affordable products with brilliant customer service to back it up. Web hosting excites us, and there's nothing better than kee ... read more about Hartserver
< $25/hr2 - 9Leeds, United Kingdom -
Brightbox has its roots back in 2005, hosting Ruby on Rails apps on dedicated hardware. In 2007 we switched to providing virtualized services using Xen technology. Firmly focused on Rails deployment, we grew rapidly in popularity, hosting fully managed apps for large companies such as Amnesty International, Channel4 ... read more about Brightbox
< $25/hr10 - 492005Leeds, United Kingdom
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Get a Personalized ShortlistWhat is Web Hosting?
Web hosting is a service that deals with publishing a website or web application on the Internet, enabling viewers to visit your site. These services are offered by professional web hosting companies. The businesses rent space on a server to host the website, where all the files and necessary data is stored for the site to work efficiently. Most web hosting providers necessitate that the organization owns its individual domain to host the website.
Websites are hosted, stored, and distributed over the servers. To view a website, Internet users simply need to enter the website address or domain into their browser. The computer subsequently connects to the server and displays the requested web pages through the browser.
What Are the Different Types of Web Hosting Services?
Before hosting a site, businesses need to decide upon the amount of space they need allotting on a server. This is primarily determined based on the type of hosting.
The different types of hosting are:
- Shared Hosting
- VPS Hosting
- Cloud Hosting
- Dedicated Server Hosting
- WordPress Hosting
1. Shared Hosting:
Shared hosting is one of the most prevalent types of web hosting solutions. Shared hosting enables sharing the server amongst the other clients of the web hosting agency. With shared hosting, a single server maintains all the files for multiple sites at once and is accountable for hosting the information about them. This system further shares all the resources amongst the various customers, such as memory space, disk space, computing power, etc. It is a low-cost, beginner-friendly option. Moreover, the maintenance and the administration of the server is the service provider's responsibility. However, the clients have negligible control over the configuration of the server. Another con is that traffic surges on sites of other users can slow down your website.
2. VPS Hosting:
VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting allows clients to share a server with other users. However, the web hosting companies allocate a separate segment on the server. This implies that the customer gets a dedicated server space along with a fixed amount of computing capability and memory. VPS hosting, thus, facilitates easy scalability and customizability. It is an ideal system for medium-sized businesses with quickly expanding websites. However, to get the best of these systems, basic to advanced technical and server knowledge is essential. Besides, it is more expensive than shared hosting.
3. Cloud Hosting:
Cloud hosting is one of the most reliable hosting solutions. This service employs multiple servers to balance the load between the different users to effectively reduce system downtime. Cloud hosting hosts provide their customers with a "cluster" of servers. The files and resources are duplicated on each of these servers. Whenever one of the cloud servers is occupied or encounters any problems, the sites' traffic is automatically routed to a different server in the cluster. One of the chief benefits of cloud hosting solutions is that it offers a "pay as you use" pricing module.
4. Dedicated Server Hosting:
Dedicated hosting signifies that clients have a private physical server that's dedicated solely to their site. Dedicated hosting grants complete control over the server, enabling incredible optimization and flexibility. The customers can configure the server as required and opt for the operating system and software needed, and establish the whole hosting environment. Dedicated hosting is highly reliable and secure, as well as allows rooting access to the server. However, the number of resources used, such as storage space, bandwidth, RAM, etc. impacts the overall pricing model of the system.
5. WordPress Hosting:
WordPress hosting is a form of shared hosting, designed for WordPress site owners. The server is configured explicitly for WordPress and offers pre-installed plugins for essential things, such as caching and security. WordPress hosting solutions generally incorporate additional WordPress-related features like pre-designed WordPress themes, specific developer tools, drag-and-drop page builders, etc. It is incredibly cost-efficient and enables one-click WordPress installation. However, WordPress hosting is highly recommended exclusively for WordPress sites.
What Are the Benefits of Hiring Web Hosting Companies?
Investing in web hosting agencies has several advantages for businesses hosting their site, such as:
1. Cost-Effective:
The best web hosting companies have a team of experts who comprehend the services that the business requires and deliver the precise solution. Moreover, they are dedicated to provide the quality expected and ensure that the services are cost-effective and above par. This enables the clients to concentrate on the core operations of the business.
2. Reliability:
Having web hosting companies manage all your hosting requirements enable clients to attain the best solutions available. A trustworthy hosting solution can help the site to work efficiently and reach the targeted audience. They also offer the company a domain name that resonates with the brand name along with the ability to choose their email accounts.
3. Technical Support:
One of the most significant advantages of hiring an expert web hosting provider is receiving professional technical support. They focus on providing customized hosting services to their clients. Any technical glitch can hinder the operations of the site, and a lack of appropriate customer support can result in a monetary and reputational loss for the company. Moreover, businesses can receive 24/7 service to maximize the uptime of the site.
4. Data & Space Management:
Investing in professional web hosting services offers businesses complete control over content management. The staff can publish articles as per business requirements while deciding the look and feel of the post. Moreover, there are no limitations concerning the number of ads. Web hosting solutions also offer access to a vast amount of bandwidth as well as data. This further facilitates the addition of multiple numbers of pages to the website.
5. Additional Security:
The best web hosting companies offer added security to the site by frequently scanning for viruses, performing security audits, and updating OS. These solutions help fix any security issues while preventing external attacks. Moreover, in the case of a data breach, the professional service providers offer robust data recovery solutions. The data is regularly updated and backed-up online, thereby avoiding loss of data.
What Are the Factors Affecting the Cost of Hosting?
Various parameters affect the aggregate cost of web hosting, such as:
How Much Does Web Hosting Cost?
Apart from the features employed, the cost of hosting a site also varies depending on the type of hosting solution.
- Shared hosting - It is one of the most cost-efficient web hosting options available. Shared hosting is ideal for sites that have limited use of bandwidth and storage facilities. However, you may encounter occasional outages and slow speed. The price of incorporating shared hosting ranges between $5 to $10 per month.
- Cloud hosting - Cloud hosting provides services across a cluster of shared servers, ensuring that even during the failure of a single segment, the other divisions run flawlessly. It also offers clients more flexibility and scalability. Cloud hosting prices vary vastly on the needs, ranging between $5 to $50 per month.
- VPS hosting - VPS Hosting is the best solution for companies hosting multi-page sites with an extensive amount of traffic. Even though the website is hosted on shared server space, VPS is costlier than Shared and Cloud hosting as it offers an independent section. The services cost between $20 to $90 per month.
- WordPress Hosting - This is specifically tuned to deliver assistance for WordPress sites. It offers automated backups, 24/7 customer support, among other services. Managed WordPress hosting agencies charge approximately $50 to $150 per month.
Dedicated hosting - It is the costliest web hosting solution since it provides a private server reserved for their clients' requirements. It offers a vast amount of storage space and delivers exceptional speed, scalability, security, etc. The cost of hosting a site on a dedicated server generally falls between $120 to $190 per month.
How To Shortlist the Best Web Hosting Companies?
It is significant to thoroughly research each and every web hosting firm to find out the perfect partner. Therefore, in order to shortlist and hire the best web hosting companies, consider the below-mentioned points.
1. Portfolio:
The portfolio of a website hosting provider offers you insight within the working pattern and their past project experiences. It is an ideal opportunity to distinguish their expertise as well as pinpoint their vulnerabilities. A portfolio also highlights the capabilities of the web hosting agency in accomplishing clients' requirements. It is advisable to assess their specialties, area of focus, and other tidbits to better weigh their candidature.
2. Client Reviews:
In this era, most businesses share their feedback and experiences of working with a specific company online. This allows prospective service seekers to examine the relevancy and ability for their projects. Go through the testimonials and reviews awarded to the hosting companies to scrutinize their notoriety amongst clients, along with the firm's work ethics and service quality. You must explore third-party review and rating platforms, such as GoodFirms, and gain genuine customer evaluation.
3. Budget:
Focus on the budget assigned for web hosting services and opt for a service provider capable of delivering solutions within your price range. The expense of web hosting projects borders on the features and functionality required for the site's performance. However, factors such as OS, file space, security services, and customer and technical support play a vital role in determining the final cost of the project. It is advisable to request quotations from multiple vendors before signing the deal.
4. Scalability:
Whether you currently have plans for business expansion or not, you must always opt for a provider who offers services with room to expand. The best web hosting companies have access to high-end tools and technologies for handling the entire system hosting procedure in a better manner. This encourages their clients to accommodate to changing market trends and consumer preferences more efficiently. Before hiring, inquire how easily the service provider can upgrade your account.
5. Security:
While outsourcing to the best web hosting provider, inquire about the security strategies that they have established. Moreover, review the protocols concerning network monitoring, malware scanning, etc. Solutions like SSL/TLS certificates, DDoS attack prevention, firewalls, etc. are extremely vital for any hosting type. It is advisable to warrant that web hosting companies offer secure shell and monitors access privileges.
What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring Web Hosting Companies?
Before hiring web hosting providers, businesses must ask specific questions to comprehend whether they are the best match for your enterprise.
1. What Is Your Uptime Score?
To find the best web hosting companies, assess their average uptime score. The best web hosting uptime score is above 99.5%, whereas a score below 99% is unacceptable. It is advisable to ask your prospective partner questions concerning the reliability of the server and uptime scores. Request to know about the tools used and the process employed to monitor uptime. Finally, confirm whether or not they are willing to sign Service Level Agreement (SLA), guaranteeing the ideal network and power uptime.
2. How Many Customers Share A Single Server?
This question is significant while selecting hosting solutions shared amongst multiple users. Sharing a server between several websites can ultimately influence the performance and speed of your site. Ask about the bandwidth, memory, computing power, etc. assigned to you.
3. Do You Offer Multiple Add-on Domains?
Businesses often require two or more domain names. Most believe that separate hosting accounts are requisite in order to manage individual domains. However, some professional web hosting companies provide access to as many as 25 add-on domains. However, before finalizing, check out the number of domains offered by the web hosting agencies.
4. Are Your Services Easily Scalable?
Your current hosting requirements may vastly differ from the provisions in the future. This makes it imperative to partner with a web hosting firm capable of meeting your changing needs. Make sure to question the shortlisted web hosting agencies on any policies in the event you wish to scale up or scale down the services. Moreover, keep a tab of any added investment requisite while implementing any modifications.
5. What Are Your Security Policies?
Figure out the security measures installed by the web hosting agencies to secure data. Irrespective of the hosting solution, it is vital to analyze their security measures, as well as procedures to manage site updates. Moreover, inquire about the frequency at which they conduct malware and virus scans. The selected web hosting provider must have proper certifications such as SSL certificates, etc. in order to protect any sensitive information.
6. How Responsive Is Your Customer Support?
An efficient customer service solution is considered as a testament to an excellent service provider. Opt for the best web hosting companies, offering technical support 24×7, including holidays. Inquire about the methods to connect with appropriate customer service associates. Also, request for their average response and resolution time.
7. Does the Web Hosting Provider Offer Any Additional Services?
In addition to providing server space for your site, opt for a web hosting company that also offer supplementary services associated with website management, such as:
- Email hosting
- Page builders
- Web Designing and Development tools
- Customer support service
- One-click software installations, etc.
GoodFirms Research Process:
GoodFirms estimated the best web hosting companies based on three principal evaluation standards, viz. Quality, Reliability, and Ability. This list allows service seekers to inspect and ascertain the ideal partner for their organization. The expert researchers at GoodFirms have examined the solutions provided by the web hosting agencies and curated the top companies mentioned-above. The list is compiled only after a thorough investigation of each participating firm's portfolios, market penetration, domain expertise, as well as scalability of the services delivered. The solutions offered are additionally evaluated based on the reviews provided by their prior clients.
GoodFirms always welcome well-established as well as upcoming web hosting companies to expand our list. Hence, we would like to invite the best web hosting services provider to participate and get listed in our Research division by providing documentation of their proficiency.