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4 Tips for Avoiding Web Host Scams

So youre looking for a web hosting company to host your great new site? Well you better be careful on your quest for the best deal the web hosting scene is full of unscrupulous businesses. Review our 4 tips for avoiding web hosting scams. Here are the 4 tips:

Limited Support

Customer service is a very important aspect when looking for a new webhost. Anytime you have questions or problems, your web host should really just be a phone call away. We suggest calling their toll free number (they really should have one) and checking out the support right up front. Send them a test question through their email address or online support system as well. Most major webhosting companies offer 24 hour/7 day a week support which is very convenient.

Unlimited Anything

Although it may sound like a fantastic deal, limitless features are not a good sign. The problem is bandwidth and space are finite. Therefore, its not going to be cost effective for a web host to offer you unlimited bandwidth or space (so theyre not going to do it). So if you see this anywhere, make sure to read the fine print or steer clear.

At the very least, if youre hosting company makes an offer like this, you need to realize it isnt going to last and your bandwidth or storage space will be cut short. The last thing you want is to have your site shut down because you went over your bandwidth quota for the month. This will cost you in customers and frustration. So remember that there will be a finite cap on your space and thats a good thing (otherwise theyre not being honest with you).

Web Hosting Contracts

Dont sign a contract for your hosting. At least not initially. If you sign a contract, your host will have no reason to offer you great service.

Of course many reputable hosts will offer a lower rate if you do pay for a year up front, but its best if you try them out for at least a month first. If you are happy with the service, go ahead and sign up for a year if there is a discount.

Elusive Uptime

Uptime is the amount of time a site can expect to be fully functional and online with any particular host. Webhosting companies generally express their uptime as a percent. In reality, your site should be available to surfers on the web very close to all of the time (but it would be nearly impossible for any host to guarantee 100% of the time).

A host that claims they have 100% uptime is probably not being truthful. Problems will arise, its the nature of the internet and servers. Never fall for it when a hosting company claims they can offer you 100% uptime. Look for a host that is going to be honest with you, even if that means they claim you will get 99% uptime.

Ask the support what the uptime is if it isnt listed right on the site. . Learn more about uptime and web hosting reviews at http://top-5-web-hosting-charts.com/

Check out the options before you commit. Theres no excuse for excessive downtimes in the web hosting business.

Keep these 4 tips in mind when you shop for hosting.

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