Once you have registered a domain name the next task is to select your hosting provider. Your web hosting provider will play an important role in ensuring your success on the internet. 

You will find many cheap hosting provider, but if you are looking for a reliable one don't get into the cheap hosting trap. Another kind of hosting provider you will come across would be first year of service at a very low cost but they will lock you for multiple years renewal. You should always remember the following points before you select your hosting provider.

• Uptime

  • There is nothing more frustrating on the internet than clicking on a link and the target site not opening.This problem not only annoys the user but also Google itself, which starts to give less value in organic search results for that address. So, make sure that the website hosting service you are hiring offers the best quality of availability.
    
    This factor, also called uptime, can be measured using a number.

  • The closer to 100%, the better the service availability guarantees.

  • When choosing your website hosting provider, keep an eye on this, and prioritize the options that offer uptime above 99%.

• Select the Server Type (Share Hosting / VPS / Dedicated Hosting

  • Share Hosting: Your website is hosting on the server with other website. This is recommended for users who have a look volume of traffic.

  • VPS: A Virtual Private Server, this is unlike the shared hosting. You have your own server and the resources are not shared with anyone. This gives you complete control.

  • Dedicated Hosting: If your website is going to have a large volume of traffic you should ahead for a dedicated hosting. Remember that CPU and RAM will play an important role on the performance of your website.

• Storage

  • The Disk Storage required and the type of storage will also have a role to play. You should always opt for an SSD storage which is much faster than a regular disk storage.

• Data security

  • Trusting someone to host your website and content is not a simple task. Therefore, you have to make sure that the chosen provider is able to completely protect its customers, offering an information redundancy system and constant backups.
    
    That way, even with any natural or unforeseen problems, your website will always be online and fully operational.

• Customer support

  • More than offering all the conditions for the success of your page, a website hosting service must also be efficient in assisting you. Customer support is a key factor for many users and the provider availability to help you can be the difference between a crisis resolved quickly or a website being offline for several hours.
    
    Check out how the support of the service you are considering hiring works and see which channels the company offers for you to contact and ask for help
    
    

• Payment Methods

  • The price should not guide your choice when choosing the ideal service but it can also help to make the decision easier. A service being cheaper is no guarantee of it being bad, just as being more expensive does not guarantee a high-quality provider. Understand exactly what type of need you have and look for a plan that balances your needs with your pocket.
    
    Remember that many website hosting services also offer discounts depending on the period you choose to hire. Generally, the longer the usage time, the lower the final price you will pay.