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What is web hosting, and what is a domain?
A domain and hosting are essential for creating a website. A domain is a unique address, the name of your website, that allows users to access it. A domain requires both a name and an extension, such as .com or .rs.
Hosting, on the other hand, stores your website’s data. It is the space on the internet dedicated to the smooth functioning of your website and other services like email. For a website to function, you need both a domain and hosting space.
Price and Quality Relationship of Hosting
Hosting providers often fall into the trap of offering low prices, which leads to poor service quality. To remain competitive and cover server costs, companies offer hosting for as little as 20$ per year, but in order to cover their costs, they have to host hundreds of websites on a single server. This overloading causes performance issues, and the servers become unstable
To save money, companies often reduce technical support and hire fewer people to maintain multiple servers, which leads to slow resolution when problems arise. That’s why if you need stable hosting, it’s worth paying a fair price to get quality service.
Read the Fine Print Carefully
Another thing to pay attention to is renewal prices. Many hosting companies offer extremely low prices in the first year, which can triple upon renewal. Another deceptive practice is “UNLIMITED” packages at affordable prices. They offer unlimited space, but the maximum number of files (inodes) you can have is restricted. Most people don’t check this and it’s often hidden in the detailed description of the package. Once the inode limit is reached, the company sends an email saying that you need to upgrade your package or switch to an unnecessary VPS hosting plan that can cost up to $$$ per month.
Every website may experience issues, and when a problem occurs, the first phone call you make is to the developer and the second is to the hosting provider. Some hosting providers use such situations to charge excessively for services that are usually included in the hosting package, such as restoring a backup or changing nameservers or DNS records. In short, they may charge you for anything they deem necessary.
For Peace of Mind and a Good Night’s Sleep
If you don’t want to worry about the technical aspects of your website and want to maintain your online business without headaches, choose a reliable and trusted hosting company that will always be there to assist you when problems arise. If you’re looking for stable hosting, it’s worth paying a little more to get dependable service. You’ll get the best savings if you purchase a hosting package for multiple years and enjoy a discount.