| Web Hosting Packages | | | | packages you would at least expect to get added |
| The first consideration for most people when | | | | value features like free templates & shopping |
| looking at a hosting package is cost. However | | | | carts etc. |
| whilst this may be true, many people are also | | | | Just be aware that whilst the above pitfalls are |
| wary of the "cheaper hosting packages" as they | | | | often associated with cheap hosting packages |
| may seem to offer little in the way of added | | | | they can also be present with the more |
| value not to mention the perception of poor | | | | expensive packages - so pricey does not |
| support & reliability. | | | | necessarily mean top quality. |
| So ideally you really need a hosting package that | | | | So What Are the Minimum Requirements That |
| combines low cost with high standards in terms | | | | You Should Expect Form Any Web Hosting |
| of up time, reliability dependability & value. | | | | Package? |
| Therefore the above criteria should be | | | | Well it should be easy to secure at least the |
| non-negotiable when it comes to selecting a | | | | following from any web host worth their salt; |
| hosting package to support a professional web | | | | - 24/7 Support |
| presence - but where can such an animal be | | | | - Free Website Builder |
| found? | | | | - Free Website Templates |
| First of all let's identify the things you do not want | | | | - Free Easy Install Scripts |
| from a web hosting provider | | | | So whilst making sure that your web hosting |
| - Down Time - Not only will your site be down | | | | package includes at least the above value, you still |
| & unavailable to site visitors, but your email | | | | need to ensure that you don't fall prey to an |
| will also not be functioning. The consequences of | | | | unscrupulous web hosting company that falls short |
| this happening are obviously dire & extended | | | | of it's promises. |
| or frequent periods of down time will not happen | | | | Some victims of shabby web hosts have lost |
| with a reputable web host. | | | | year's worth of work, customer databases and |
| - Poor or Non Existent Support - 24/7 Email or | | | | other valuable information - in other words a web |
| telephone support is of vital importance because if | | | | hosting company that turns nasty could cost you |
| its not there when you need it most, for instance | | | | your business. |
| when your site is down, your stress levels will go | | | | Therefore if you come across a hosting package |
| through the roof. | | | | that is both cheap & has all the bells & |
| - No Regular Back Ups - Unfortunately hard disc | | | | whistles, just make sure that you do some |
| failures do happen & without regular back | | | | research in terms of the company's track record |
| ups, you will have to re upload all your files & | | | | & profile before signing up with them - it |
| images - however with no backups of your own | | | | could be the best (or the worst) hosting deal you |
| you will have no website - nothing! | | | | will ever get. |
| - No Added Value - With most web hosting | | | | |