{"id":7111,"date":"2020-10-13T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T00:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=7014"},"modified":"2024-08-21T11:19:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T03:19:50","slug":"how-to-choose-hosting-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/how-to-choose-hosting-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Hosting Plan That Skyrockets Your Business Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your hosting provider speaks volumes\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">about\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">website<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It will determine how fast your site loads, how quickly you handle downtimes, and how you present your brand to the online world.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And if you don\u2019t get it right, you hurt your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">brand\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reputation \u2014 not to mention your ROI. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But how do you get started with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=web_hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> choosing a hosting plan<\/a>? And how do you know if you\u2019re with a reliable web host?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are several factors to consider, such as speed, support, cybersecurity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and of course<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0pricing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">get into more detail to help you establish a head-turning online presence in no time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Pro-Tips to Choosing th<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e Right Hosting Plan for Your Website\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW63687208\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW63687208\">Learn your hosting types<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/learn_your_hosting_types.png\" alt=\"Learn your hosting types\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/learn_your_hosting_types.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/learn_your_hosting_types-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/learn_your_hosting_types-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/learn_your_hosting_types-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have the faintest idea about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=web_hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web hosting<\/a>, that\u2019s a good start. But if you want the best hosting plan for your business website, you\u2019ll need to have strong background knowledge of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In a nutshell, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=web_hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your website needs a web host<\/a> that\u2019ll store all its data to its servers round-the-clock. Every time a user visits your site, their browser sends a request to your web host\u2019s server. The server will then pull up your site <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and display it on the user\u2019s end<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Web hosting is categorised into:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shared hosting<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shared hosting is when\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a website shares server storage\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with other people\u2019s websites.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a popular hosting option among individuals and small businesses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why? Because of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the affordable\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">price.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since you&#8217;re sharing the server space with hundreds of other websites, you\u2019re also sharing the cost. With shared hosting, you get your site up and running without the hefty price.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But since you\u2019re sharing resources with other websites, you\u2019re also at their mercy. A high-traffic site can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have an adverse effect on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your site\u2019s performance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To avoid this, get a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=web_hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reliable hosting provider<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that won&#8217;t load up websites more than a single server can handle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dedicated server<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A dedicated server means you get an entire physical server to yourself. No other websites hogging resources. No other sites pulling your site performance down.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=web_hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Banner-Web-Hosting-1.png\" alt=\"Web Hosting Banner for Crazy Domains\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Banner-Web-Hosting-1.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Banner-Web-Hosting-1-600x202.png 600w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Banner-Web-Hosting-1-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Banner-Web-Hosting-1-400x135.png 400w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Banner-Web-Hosting-1-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Banner-Web-Hosting-1-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/dedicated-servers\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=virtual-servers-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">edicated server\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hosting\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is the highest level of hosting you can get for your business website. It also costs a fortune, so make sure you get the most out of it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Us<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e a dedicated server if your brand has exponentially gain<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a ton of traffic online. Otherwise, you might want to stick to less powerful plans in the meantime.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107981275 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107981275 BCX0\">Gauge your website&#8217;s needs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW107981275 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/gauge_your_websites_needs.png\" alt=\"Gauge your website&#039;s needs\u00a0\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/gauge_your_websites_needs.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/gauge_your_websites_needs-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/gauge_your_websites_needs-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/gauge_your_websites_needs-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now that you know your server types, you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">now hav<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e a good understanding of which hosting type caters to your needs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The question is:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">does<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your website need?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How many\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">site\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">visitors do you expect? Will your website allow users to upload high-quality multimedia content?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For these aspects, you may want to consider a hosting plan that offers high bandwidth and huge disk storage.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By knowing your website\u2019s needs, you get a better grasp of the specifications you\u2019ll want from your hosting.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aside from bandwidth and disk storage, you\u2019ll also want to check out\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the number of sites and email accounts you can host<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with your plan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re unsure what hosting service best meets your needs, don\u2019t hesitate to contact support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58239808 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58239808 BCX0\">Make uptime a priority<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/make_uptime_a_priority.png\" alt=\"Make uptime a priority\u00a0\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/make_uptime_a_priority.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/make_uptime_a_priority-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/make_uptime_a_priority-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/make_uptime_a_priority-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s a given to choose a hosting provider that\u2019ll always keep your website up and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">running.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many web hosts offer a 99% uptime guarantee. But even a 99% uptime means having to suffer\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostingmanual.net\/uptime-calculator\/#tab-id-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">7 hours of downtime a month<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and 3.65 days a year<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. That\u2019s enough time to lose customer trust and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichemarket.co.za\/blog\/nichemarket-advice\/downtime-seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bring down your search engine rankings<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When choosing a web host, make sure it delivers 99.9% to 100% uptime.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW76435632 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76435632 BCX0\">Ensure reliable customer support<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW76435632 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ensure_reliable_customer_support.png\" alt=\"Ensure reliable customer support\u00a0\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ensure_reliable_customer_support.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ensure_reliable_customer_support-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ensure_reliable_customer_support-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ensure_reliable_customer_support-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your website can encounter problems at any time. And when you\u2019re not adept with the technicalities, it&#8217;s best to have 24\/7 customer support to rely on. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure your hosting provider offers easy access to phone, email, and chat support. Observe how they handle enquiries firsthand to know if they meet your expectations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting immediate support\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">goes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a long way in minimising downtime and resuming business operations ASAP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=web_hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/web-hosting-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/web-hosting-banner.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/web-hosting-banner-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/web-hosting-banner-400x135.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213634286 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213634286 BCX0\">Look for cybersecurity features<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW213634286 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/look_for_cybersecurity_features.png\" alt=\"Look for cybersecurity features\u00a0\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/look_for_cybersecurity_features.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/look_for_cybersecurity_features-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/look_for_cybersecurity_features-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/look_for_cybersecurity_features-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You won\u2019t fully grasp the extent of a cyberattack until it happens to you. In fact, small businesses lose a whopping\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.com\/articles\/smb-budget-for-cybersecurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$120,000 to $1.24 million<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">damages \u2014 and lose customer confidence in the process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strengthening your website cybersecurity isn\u2019t up for discussion.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s a must.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find a web host that offers robust security features along with your hosting.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro-tip:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Look for a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=web_hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">web hosting plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with protection for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which cause site and email outages.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW38647117 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38647117 BCX0\">Choose a plan that offers regular backups<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW38647117 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/choose_a_plan_that_offers_regular_backups.png\" alt=\"Choose a plan that offers regular backups\u00a0\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/choose_a_plan_that_offers_regular_backups.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/choose_a_plan_that_offers_regular_backups-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/choose_a_plan_that_offers_regular_backups-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/choose_a_plan_that_offers_regular_backups-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With cybercriminals on the loose, your website will always be at risk for an attack. You&#8217;ll need to be ready for worst<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">case scenarios, like hackers messing with your site \u2014 or worse<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">deleting it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For this, you\u2019ll need a hosting provider that offers file backups of your website. This way, you\u2019ll always have something to pull up in case your site runs into trouble.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/cloud-backup\/?utm_source=contenthub&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=article&amp;utm_content=how_to_choose_hosting_plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Cloud Backup\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-banner.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-banner-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-banner-350x118.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-banner-550x185.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9481279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9481279 BCX0\">Keep SEO in mind<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9481279 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/keep_SEO_in_mind.png\" alt=\"Keep SEO in mind\u00a0\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/keep_SEO_in_mind.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/keep_SEO_in_mind-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/keep_SEO_in_mind-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/keep_SEO_in_mind-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finding a hosting provider for your website isn\u2019t enough to get it out there. You\u2019ll need to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">optimise<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0it for search engines if you want it to better reach your target audience.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is when search engine\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">optimisation<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(SEO) comes into the picture.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many top-tier web hosts offer\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/managed-seo\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=managed_seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">managed SEO services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to complement their hosting plans. This cuts down employment costs and gives you more time to spend managing your business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207867586 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207867586 BCX0\">Pick the plan with\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207867586 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207867586 BCX0\">a\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207867586 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207867586 BCX0\">reasonable price<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pick_the_plan_with_a_reasonable_price.png\" alt=\"Pick the plan with\u00a0a\u00a0reasonable price\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pick_the_plan_with_a_reasonable_price.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pick_the_plan_with_a_reasonable_price-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pick_the_plan_with_a_reasonable_price-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pick_the_plan_with_a_reasonable_price-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Price is always a major factor when considering a service. But opting for the cheapest option doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll save bigger bucks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you find a fitting hosting plan for your business, see if it comes with a reasonable price. Don\u2019t skimp on costs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">but also make sure the price is worth the offer.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember:\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you get what you pay for<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0it\u2019s best to settle for a hosting\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plan\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with a higher price than a cheap one that\u2019s bound to cost you more in the future.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW175801847\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW175801847\">Check out customer reviews<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/check_out_customer_reviews.png\" alt=\"Check out customer reviews \u00a0\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/check_out_customer_reviews.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/check_out_customer_reviews-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/check_out_customer_reviews-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/check_out_customer_reviews-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While hunting for web hosts, you\u2019ll likely face prospects that claim to deliver all the good stuff. The only way to dodge their false promises is to scour customer reviews.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It only takes a quick Google search to figure out what customers say about a certain web host.\u00a0 A word of warning, though. Make sure you\u2019re looking at reviews that come from actual customers and not from the company itself.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get ready to launch\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choosing a hosting plan can be tricky. 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