Choosing a Web Host

Look beyond price and determine which of many possible hosting options fits your website's needs.

How do we decide if a web host is good? Do bandwidth and disk storage features still matter these days? Which type of hosting service should you go with? In this article, we will get these questions answered with the following walk-through and a 15-point checklist.

Choosing web hosting can be daunting, especially if you’re new to running a website and don’t know much about hosting market, or what kind of hosting you need. Selecting the wrong kind of hosting can be an expensive mistake – not only could you end up spending a lot of money on hosting features you don’t need, but you could also end up losing site visitors due to lack of uptime or website features.

CNET@Work: Picking a good hosting provider boils down to three S's -- speed, support and security. For good measure, scale may be another S-word to ponder.

You’re getting ready to setup your new website and now you face a decision: “Who do I choose for my hosting?” Selecting a host is kind of a big deal, because everything from the speed and stability of your website, to its security and uptime can depend on making a good choice. And if you pick a host and set yourself up only to realize another host would be better for you, migrating your site can be a real pain in the neck.

How to Choose a Web Host. Are you getting ready to move your website to a new host, or want to launch a brand new site? Choosing a web host can be a tricky process, mainly because there are so many companies offering cheap or free hosting....

Every website needs a web host—a company that stores and powers your website. Hosting is typically offered through your domain registrar, but there are a few things to consider when selecting the best web host for your needs.

Choosing a web host can be confusing and will present a myriad of questions. Knowing who to trust and what to look in your next web host is covered here.