When deciding on a web host, find a company that has flexible
plans that can suit a variety of requirements. When your site
is new you may not have a very good idea of the type of resources
or services it will require. So there is no point in paying for
more than you need.
Be sure your host allows easy upgrading later on. If you need
more storage space, or more bandwidth capacity, or add on features
such as shopping carts or database capabilities, your host should
be able to accommodate you without any downtime or the necessity
of moving your site from one location to another.
That way you only pay for services you actually need, and you
will have the flexibility to expand your account as greater
needs are required. If you need additional services later, you
can buy them then.
Normally an entry level web hosting package will include up
to 100MB of storage space and 10GB of monthly transfer capacity.
This is more than enough for most personal sites or small business
sites. Personal web hosting packages like this are available
for as little as $1.95/mo. with no initial setup fees. If you
plan on uploading a lot of photo images, chances are you will
need more space. In that case you should look at a more substantial
hosting package.
