Internetblog.org.uk Web hosting, Domain names, Dedicated servers
When friends ask me about signing up with a dedicated or shared web host, one question I am invariably asked is: “What’s the cheapest provider?”
Frugality is an important virtue to master, but when it comes to web hosting, you get what you pay for. You may be tempted to sign up with the cheapest option available, but down the road you will find yourself very unhappy.
Ultra-low cost providers are able to offer the prices they do by skimping on services and support. Technical issues and general questions may take days to be resolved, and handled through a support ticket system or email only. You may find that regardless of how much bandwidth and storage you are using, only one domain per hosting account is allowed. Even worse, hidden charges could drive up your monthly payments.
The best way to go is to choose a host that charges a higher price, but doesn’t skimp on quality. Good service can be had for under £10 a month. It’s a small price to pay for keeping your sites running 24/7.
