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How to Choose the Right Website Host for You and Your Small Business

There may seem like there are plenty of website hosting services out there and you may find that they all offer you different things but with so much choice available, it is understandable that it can be difficult to choose the right host. That is why we have put this guide together for you so you know exactly what to expect as well as knowing some basic tips that will help to get started.

If you aren’t technologically minded or if you don’t have a lot of time on your hands then you may not see the point in downloading and installing software that will help you to build your site. Instead, you are going to want to go for one that is pre-installed so all you need to do is click on the one you want without any hassle or fuss. Of course, some of these are free to use and some of them aren’t but you will find that they are all very attractive and that they can give you the basics of what you need almost instantly. Some builders also allow you to drag and drop features such as contact boxes and even maps as well. On top of this, you can also add your own text and images to the page so you don’t need to worry about coding and you don’t need to worry about editing either. The first question that you need to ask yourself is what type of business do you own? For example, if you are in the photography business then you will need a site that gives you plenty of bandwidth and storage. If you want to run a traditional business then you need to make sure that you have a VPS or a dedicated server because this will help it to stay secure at all times. Another reason is because you may want to operate a business that is solely on the internet and for this reason you will need a shopping cart feature. This means that you’ll need more from your website builder and it also means that you’ll need to integrate payment platforms as well.

What Features Will You Need?

If you plan to run a blog or if you want to run multiple blogs then you will want to use WordPress. You also need to see if the host that you are going with has a specific plan for WP so you can get the speed and security you need. If you want to transfer your HTML site to another or different host then you need to see if they will let you have mobile visitors with an m. site. As you can see, there really are so many things that you need to think about and by keeping all of these points in consideration, you can be sure to make a difference to both your business and your site in no time at all.

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For the Best optimized WordPress web hosting experience check out PowerSurge.net’s multiple plan offerings.  We don’t skimp on package sizes, our servers are WordPress optimized and our experienced technical staff is very knowledgeable on WordPress and what you need to get the most from it.  (and we are available 24-7!)

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