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When signing up for the first web hosting account, new webmasters tends to make the following common mistakes :- - Signup the cheapest offer with largest resources - Signup with the most popular web hosting provider - Signup with large branded company A large percentage of these webmasters were seen moving their website to a different web host after awhile, with the reason of not getting a satisfactory service from the web host. Without a proper approach, these webmasters maybe moving their website several times before they can settle down with a web host. This trial an error practice can be time consuming and not productive at all, the time wasted in changing website hosting provider can actually be used for more productive work such as website development or traffic building, making the right decision initially can save you a lot of time and shorten the route to your online success. Here is a three step approach done by most veteran webmaster when searching for a suitable web hosting provider. 1. List down all your requirements and expectations Before doing anything, the first thing that should be done is to list down all your requirements and expectations, this includes the technical requirements for running your website application, as well as all the services that you expect from your web hosting provider, for example, you are new to website building and hosting, and you expect your web host to guide you through a lot of things and perhaps some expert advice later when you need to expand. List down as much as possible so that you are crystal clear of what you really need, it is important for you to understand your own needs otherwise you might get lost or attracted to marketing materials resulting in a wrong decision. 2. Shortlist a few web host After you have your list done up, you can ask around for web host recommendations, follow advice of those experience webmasters and shortlist yourself about five web host. While shortlisting, do some research online and go with those that receive more good comments than bad. Also, you might be referred to some not so commonly mentioned web hosting company names, not to worry, there are lots of good website hosting provider that does not do massive marketing campaign to gain clients, they grow their business by word-of-mouth by offering solid services. 3. Personally check the web host Final and most important step, you must always personally check the shortlisted web host by sending your long list of questions to each of them, and carefully go through the responses, this can help you to eliminate those that seem good but actually providing 'canned replies' or answers not meeting your expectations, and identify the web host that you feel most comfortable hosting your website. Do take note that your web hosting provider is an important business partner of yours, and may directly or indirectly contribute to your online success. Therefore, you should not rush into a decision without carefully evaluate your own needs.
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Foong is a Technical Coordinator at Dotservant.com website hosting services, he has 17 years of working experience in IT related field, including a 7 years of exposure in Linux based shared hosting environment. Dotservant.com has been offering Linux based website hosting services since 2000, with support for PHP MySQL, Ruby on Rails and a personalized support service.
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