{"id":8110,"date":"2021-07-24T07:06:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T07:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/?p=8110"},"modified":"2024-07-31T09:48:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T05:48:00","slug":"evaluate-web-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/evaluate-web-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways To Evaluate Web Hosting For Your Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\r\n<p>Deciding on a reliable web host to start your online business is an important decision that significantly impacts your business success. Commitment and dedication to a single web hosting provider would determine the overall performance of your business. Moving your business to another web host can cause significant damage and create issues, so if you face any problems with your current hosting provider, you can ask them to fix your server issues or upgrade your plan. However, if you still face any issues, then you have to choose a reliable service provider. In this guide, I will discuss all the essential things to help you evaluate web hosting for your website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When a person builds a website, he needs a quality web hosting service to avoid future problems and always keep his website online. But what are the essential criteria to assess the quality of this type of service?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One primary option is to evaluate the company&#8217;s track record. It should have a good SLA uptime, 24\/7\/365 technical support, and the assurance that your data is secure \u2013 check what guarantees are offered in this regard, as many only represent web hosting companies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f778533413e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f778533413e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/evaluate-web-hosting\/#Evaluate_Web_Hosting_8_Ways\" >Evaluate Web Hosting: 8 Ways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/evaluate-web-hosting\/#Talk_To_Those_Who_Have_Used_The_Hosting_Service\" >Talk To Those Who Have Used The Hosting Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/evaluate-web-hosting\/#Stability_And_Emergency_Service\" >Stability And Emergency Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/evaluate-web-hosting\/#SLA_Measurement_Or_Server_Uptime\" >SLA Measurement Or Server Uptime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/evaluate-web-hosting\/#Speed_and_Latency\" >Speed and Latency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/evaluate-web-hosting\/#Consider_The_Following_Things\" >Consider The Following Things<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/evaluate-web-hosting\/#Hosting_Analysis_Tools\" >Hosting Analysis Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/evaluate-web-hosting\/#Security_Features\" >Security Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/evaluate-web-hosting\/#Customer_Service\" >Customer Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/evaluate-web-hosting\/#Threats\" >Threats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evaluate_Web_Hosting_8_Ways\"><\/span>Evaluate Web Hosting: 8 Ways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Before getting a server of your choice from a web hosting provider, check the following factors:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Talk_To_Those_Who_Have_Used_The_Hosting_Service\"><\/span><strong>Talk To Those Who Have Used The Hosting Service<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Getting information from friends and professionals in the field of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/web-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web development<\/a> is undoubtedly a good start. Word of mouth is still a popular form of marketing. Of course, a service can be good in one case and not in another. But knowing the opinion of other users counts for a lot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stability_And_Emergency_Service\"><\/span><strong>Stability And Emergency Service<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are even different ways to analyze the quality of your hosting service. Specialists guarantee that stability is one of the determining factors for the service, but it is not the only one. The quality of the hosting service will only be good if, in addition to being stable, it manages to meet other technical aspects and guarantee good service when the user has an emergency \u2013 and this will happen to everyone someday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SLA_Measurement_Or_Server_Uptime\"><\/span><strong>SLA Measurement Or Server Uptime<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can also measure the SLA or server uptime time, which measures how much of the month (week or year) you will access your website. People are confused because every hosting provider claims that they are offering 99.9% uptime, but you have to consider many things before purchasing a server. You can check their review on third-party websites, client testimonials, and 25 excellent tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.temok.com\/how-to-choose-web-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to choose web hosting<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you observe only 1% of downtime, it means you were down 7.2 hours a month, and it is a considerable downtime. Remember, if it occurs during business peak hours, then it means you&#8217;re losing the clients equal to a trading day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/uptime.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SLA Measurement Or Server Uptime\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/uptime.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/uptime.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>SLA calculation must follow the market standard and the specifications of the service contracted by the customer. The SLA starts at 100% to give you an idea, and each unscheduled outage reduces the time and percentage. The SLA varies depending on the services you have purchased. You always need to evaluate the cost-benefit of your plan, as a higher capacity SLA suggests a more significant investment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are plenty of third-party tools available, and they will provide you with the most detailed report on your uptime: <a title=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uptimerobot.com<\/a>, pingdom.com, site24x7.com, siteuptime.com, internetseer.com, 100pulse.com, serviceuptime.com.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speed_and_Latency\"><\/span><strong>Speed and Latency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8113\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/speed.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Speed and Latency\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/speed.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/speed.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is another standard that has a more significant impact on the quality of your hosting service. However, it is a two-way street since those who access the website need faster loading times. And for those who host the website, the update time of the content made available on your website matters. The location of your server also matters, and it is recommended to choose a server from the location where your potential or targeted audience resides. Latency is the distance between the server and the user. So, you have to choose a server with the lowest latency rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_The_Following_Things\"><\/span>Consider The Following Things<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Firstly, conduct several tests from different locations at different times to check the speed of your web host with the help of Google page speed insights, GTMetricx, WebpageTest, and many other tools to get a true picture of your website speed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Secondly, check the speed of elements on your website hosted on external servers (such as YouTube Videos) and check the DNS Response Time. It will help you check the total time it takes for your website&#8217;s nameservers to return the IP address to the visitors&#8217; browser.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Finally, check your SSL metric and check the time it takes to perform an SSL handshake with incoming potential clients or website visitors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hosting_Analysis_Tools\"><\/span><strong>Hosting Analysis Tools<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To compare information about hosting companies, there is the Host Review website, where you can access reviews of hosting companies, news and updates on hosting companies, articles, and recommendations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>SEO analysis tools can detect errors, for example, excessive time to open pages, such as WooRank, and HubSpot, among others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The DNS Network Tools website allows you to discover possible issues on the website and in the linked email. It also has DNS vulnerability analysis, domain registration, website IP information, etc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Features\"><\/span><strong>Security Features<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8114\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Security Features\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Security is one of the basic and important features that every business owner looks for when choosing a good and reliable web host. So, it should be the initial thing to evaluable before making a purchase. All reliable hosting providers understand it and offer free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/ssl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSL certificates<\/a> that encrypt the data exchanged with the users and visitors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After installing an SSL certificate, it is recommended to check the time it takes for the SSL handshake process that initiates the encrypted connection. Moreover, it is also necessary to get email protection using different authentication technologies against phishing attempts such as DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM), Sender Policy Framework (SPF), etc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Service\"><\/span><strong>Customer Service<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8115\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/customer-support.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Customer Service\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/customer-support.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/customer-support.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is compulsory to check customer service because if you experience any issues related to your hosting, then they are the first responders and fix your issue as soon as possible. Unfortunately, there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hosting providers<\/a> claiming that they are offering 24\/7\/365 support.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Threats\"><\/span><strong>Threats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8116\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/blogs-01.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Threats\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/blogs-01.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/blogs-01.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Finally, you have checked all the given points, but the most important one is ensuring website security and monitoring the number of attacks against your website. As you know, the number of hackers and attacks is increasing day by day, so you have to be proactive and choose a web hosting provider who informs you when an intrusion attempt is made and how many they have defeated. If you don&#8217;t put enough protection, it can be harmful to you or your well-reputed business brand. So, you have to be strict about using unused WordPress plugins and themes.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>Deciding on a reliable web host to start your online business is an important decision that significantly impacts your business success. Commitment and dedication to a single web hosting provider would determine the overall performance of your business. Moving your business to another web host can cause significant damage and create issues, so if you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":8111,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"pmpro_default_level":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3757,1182,350,182,10,267],"class_list":["post-8110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-web-hosting","tag-evaluate-web-hosting","tag-how-to-evaluate","tag-linux-or-windows-hosting-which-is-better","tag-the-best-web-hosting","tag-web-hosting","tag-web-hosting-dedicated-server","pmpro-has-access"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/feature.jpg?fit=750%2C500&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8110"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8110\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14969,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8110\/revisions\/14969"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8111"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}