As I discussed in my last article on hosting, there are many different factors that go into choosing a hosting provider. The best hosting provider for a given website will depend on the unique needs of that website. Given the large number of hosting companies that now exist, people unfamiliar with hosting will have a difficult time choosing the best option for their website. This article seeks to solve this problem by defining what hosting is and explaining its importance to your website. I’ll then list five major factors that can help you narrow down your options and choose the best hosting provider for your website. Lastly, I’ll end the article by listing my top three recommended hosting providers. (If you are unfamiliar with hosting, please refer back to my last article on hosting, where I provide a brief explanation of what hosting is and how it forms the foundations for the internet.)
5 More Features to Look for in a Hosting Plan

As I discussed in my last article on hosting, there are many different factors that go into choosing a hosting provider. The best hosting provider for a given website will depend on the unique needs of that website. Given the large number of hosting companies that now exist, people unfamiliar with hosting will have a difficult time choosing the best option for their website. This article seeks to solve this problem by defining what hosting is and explaining its importance to your website. I’ll then list five major factors that can help you narrow down your options and choose the best hosting provider for your website. Lastly, I’ll end the article by listing my top three recommended hosting providers. (If you are unfamiliar with hosting, please refer back to my last article on hosting, where I provide a brief explanation of what hosting is and how it forms the foundations for the internet.)
- Staging website
- Customer support
- Domain email
- Site migration
- Site backup
While these features may not be the most important factors to consider, if you’re having trouble making up your mind, these factors can help make the difference in which hosting provider you choose.
1. Staging Website
2. Customer Support
3. Domain Email
4. Site Migration
A fourth important feature to look for in your hosting provider is site migration. Transferring your website from one hosting provider to another can be an extremely tedious and time consuming process. However, some hosting providers offer to do this service for free. Being able to delegate this time-consuming task to a qualified professional can be a great benefit. Knowing that your website will be safely and successfully transferred to your new hosting provider within hours not only saves time, but also alleviates stress and prevents a potentially disastrous loss of data.
5. Site Backup
Top 3 Hosting Providers
Conclusion
I covered quite a lot of information in this article. To review, I first gave a brief explanation of hosting. Next, I listed five features to look for in your hosting plan: a staging website, customer support, domain email, site migration, and site backup. Then I ended by listing my top three recommended hosting providers: Bluehost, Hostinger, and SiteGround. Hosting is an extremely important part of owning a website, and it is definitely worthwhile to take the time to research which one is best for your website. If you have any questions about hosting, feel free to comment below. And, as always, if you’d be interested in having us do the work for you, don’t hesitate to reach out! You can reach us at (239) 776-9180 or info@blueprintwebdesign.com.
