As you might have heard, we recently moved our website to HawkHost. The shift was based on the fact how unreliable our previous host was, their service was just appalling. Anyway, it made me realize how important it is to choose the right host that best suit your needs.
I used to go for cheap services (first for price, then inevitably quality), but after my horrific experiences, I’ve learned my lesson - just pay more and have a peace of mind.
It’s not a surprise to know that your website needs a web-server, which is provided by either direct hosting companies, or resellers. They “host” your website on the internet, and naturally you would expect it to be up most of the time, if not all the time.
Unfortunately, this cannot be guaranteed because there’s bound to be crashes or server upgrades, but you can minimize this downtime be choosing the right web-host. There are myriad companies offering all levels of service, but which one is right for you? Arm yourself with the following tips before you go looking for a home for your website.
