Choosing a web host for your blog is an important decision. You need to choose a host that is there when you need them. Your business needs a reliable, and easy to use, host.
Here’s how to find one!
Step One: Research the possibilities. Look for reliable hosts based on factors such as ease of use, reliability, longevity and customer service. You want a website host to be in this business for the long haul so you don’t have to switch hosts.
You also want them to be reliable and that means good security, respect for their customer’s needs with good customer service. Much of this information you’ll find online by doing searches for the company name.
Step Two: Eliminate potential web hosts if they do not offer hosting for your chosen blog platform. You’re not likely to find many who don’t host blogs so this is an easy step.
If you can take a trial or explore their administrative panel do so now. Make sure it’s easy for you to use and understand. If not, eliminate them. There are too many other user friendly hosts out there to bother with one that has a steep learning curve.
Step Three: Assuming you now have a short lists of possibilities, compare costs. Which one is the most budget friendly? Some people also recommend testing the customer service at this point. Ask a question and see how they respond. Are they prompt? Courteous? Was the customer service process easy to use and understand?
Finally, read the terms of service before you give them your credit card information and buy their hosting package. Once you’ve made your decision, you’re ready to direct your domain and get started blogging!
One more thing. You might want to sign up for Monthly service and test the host out before paying for an entire year even if you will save money. There are some unscrupulous hosts out there. Trust me, their clients often end up transferring their hosting to Premium Web Design and Hosting.
To learn more about web hosting, please visit our Web Hosting pages and/or contact Premium Web Design and Hosting today.
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This post is part of the 30 Day Blogger Challenge and the Ultimate Blog Challenge.
