Important Features to Consider when choosing a Cheap Web Hosting Company
A few users would be able to use their entire allotment without any trouble, but if every single client were to build their website up to maximum capacity the host wouldn't be able to handle the sudden increase in demand without adding extra hard drives, buying more bandwidth, or perhaps even another server. This would most likely lead to a fair amount of downtime. A cheap web hosting package should still give around 20-30MB of space as minimum, and often up to 10 email accounts with basic technical help. Other than those other features such as:
• E-Mail Accounts/Forwarding
• E-Mail Auto responders
• Anti Spam Features
• Best web based Control Panel
• Your own CGI-bin directory
• Multiple Domains in one account
• PHP, MySQL, Perl, SSI, Python
• Free Scripts: CMS, Chat, Shopping cart, Form Mail, Guestbook, Counter
• Microsoft FrontPage, Macromedia Flash
• Password Protect Directories
Besides these features when searching for the cheapest available platform other features should be observed with caution to avail all the necessary advantages:
Linux
• Cheaper than Windows in general
• Should offer PHP and MySQL (at least and PHP)
• May offer telnet accounts at little or no additional cost
Windows
• Usually more expensive than Linux
• Should support ASP
• Could support Cold Fusion, Access, SQL Server at an additional cost
Take your time when looking for a cheap web hosting company. Test their support services, gather comments from others and weigh your requirements to the company's features and offerings. Remember to leave yourself some room to grow and expand. |