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Criteria of choosing the best hosting for websites in 2024

Functionality

To pay attention to the protocols of access to the site, anti-virus scanning, control panel device, support for the most famous CMS (site management system), all modern scripts and technologies.

Technical support

Rapid response to the user’s message about emerging problems and failures is the main thing required from technical support. Ideally, it is round-the-clock maintenance and monitoring of the server, which makes it possible to eliminate faults at any time of day.

Price

Good hosting cannot be too cheap, but high cost of services does not guarantee their quality. Which is very important, especially in small business. As a rule, companies offer several rates at different prices – it is worth to study everything and choose the most appropriate one.

Trial

Serious providers always provide the opportunity for a free trial, which helps to evaluate the server before long-term cooperation.

Disk Volume

The standard site requires approximately 2-3 GB of disk space. This amount of space allows you to regularly update materials, upload videos and graphics. If a project is launched in the format of social networks or bulletin boards (where users can place materials themselves), this option requires more space.

Reputation

Such a criterion as reputation is evidenced by the duration of service provision. The longer a provider is on the market, the better. It is also worth getting acquainted with the feedback of real clients of the server – they will give an idea about the quality and peculiarities of the company’s work.

Additional Criteria

All of the above are the main requirements for the provider in 2024. Besides them, you can focus on the following nuances:

• The level of service protection.
• Continuous operating time (uptime). Must be at least 99.9%.
• License.
• Loyalty system for customers (discounts, bonuses).
• Free resource transfer from another site.
• Quick certificate connection.
• Ability to change the tariff plan.

Properly chosen hosting is a guarantee of round-the-clock uninterrupted operation of the site, and thus – its successful development.