How to identify best web hosting ?
What are your requirements?
-storage space
-bandwidth usage
-backups
-geographical location
-cost
-supported languages
-any other special configuration requirements
There is an in-depth SitePoint guide you can download: http://sitepoint-forums.s3.amazonaws.com/FiveStepstoFindaGreatHost.pdf
Check out the company reviews,rating and customer feedback
The hosting company should offer money back guarantee, uptime guarantee, 24/7 support via live chat, email and phone. Contact them through these options, check the response time, behaviour, language, knowledge etc. Find out reviews by Googling “company name reviews”.
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