Top 10 Website Hosts

Posted By   Nathan Russell   on   August-16-2008 10:57:29                                                                Article 4

Trying to find a good website host that meets all your requirements and your pocket book? We've all been there. Finding the one that's right for you can be extremely cumbersome and down right frustrating. We've compiled a list of the top 10 Best Website Hosts to date.

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Tips

Finding a reputable hosting company is difficult and time consuming. Conducting a basic Google Search will land you approximately 468,000,000 results! So how do you weed out the good from the bad? Follow these tips and you'll be set.

• Domain Names
  Never let a hosting company have control of your domain name. If a hosting company tells you that they will register your domain under theirs, don't fall for it. This means that they OWN your domain and not you. If you decide to transfer your domain to another hosting company, good luck cause it's not going to happen. A Domain Name is yours and has nothing to do with Web Hosting! If your Domain Name is in your name or business then your safe.
• Resellers
  Companies that resell server space for a larger company are doing just that, reselling. They don't actually have any control or say over the server you're using. If you have a basic site or a site that doesn't utilize complex features, then it may be acceptable but use them at your own risk. Always check with the hosting company if they resell server space for another company and if so, what control if any they have. Also, you'll want to inquire about what kind of support you can expect from a reselling host.
• Support
  I'm not just talking about Technical Support, but rather over all support. You should check a hosting companies reviews, good and bad before you make a decision. A good hosting company will have decent sales and technical support, while an excellent hosting company will have outstanding customer service, sales support, and technical support. Also, you'll want to search through their on-line knowledge base articles to see what kind of self-support they provide. Most companies will allow you to perform some sort of search before you purchase.
• Take Your Time
  The most important tip or advice you can use, is to take your time. Don't rush into purchasing a website domain or host if your not ready. Take your time, review over all the documentation and always, always, always, read the fine print. Remember, go with YOUR gut feeling, not someone else's.