It's no surprise that many first-time buyers of a web host ended up getting something that's too expensive for the kind of amenities and features they actually need. That's why if you're putting yourself in those same shoes, the first thing you want to ensure is that you actually know what you're looking for. For the most part, you will be greeted with stuff like unlimited bandwidth, larger disk space, and others. But do you really need all of them?

​

In choosing a web hosting company, the most commonly sought after features include unlimited hosting, which literally incorporates storage and bandwidth, secure site certification, phone support, site builder, spam protection, malware protection, and maybe multiple servers. 

​

But before you actually think about all those highly technical terms, it's no secret that you will be glued over the one factor that influences them all: the price. Yes, you definitely will go for a reasonably priced web host. But it's not like you're buying a pair of shoes since along with the affordable price, you also need the web hosting company to be reliable. One particular thing you should avoid is a cheap web host that outsources its support department. Be sure support is in-house so that you'd get the best assistance and help you need in times of trouble. 

​

Next to the price consideration is the field or area of specialties. When choosing a web hosting company, regardless of where you are in the world, it is important that you first determine if the hosting provider you're talking to can actually provide you your needs based on what your website is all about. There are times that web hosts vary in the quality of service they provide based on the website's niche or industry. 

​

And once those two factors are gotten over with, it's time to focus on the features, or more particularly what are those that the web hosting company don't offer. Again, you have to look at what your website is all about and what purpose it will serve. For instance, if you want a host for your blog, it usually means you don't need the most expensive, feature-rich hosting provider. But if it's an e-commerce site, you may want one that virtually unlimited feature wise. An e-commerce site is one example of a website that requires the heaviest of features in a web host, including lots of random access memory, disk space, and bandwidth.