How to choose the suitable web hosting for my online store?

[Annabelle Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Annabelle]

I have set up my own online store by downloading the open source php program.I will integrate an Help Desk Software which is bought from iKode company.Then,I want to know how to choose the suitable web space? And how about the price? Waiting for your answers.Thanks a lot.

You can also connect with me through email,and having a detail talking with me.

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Re: How to choose the suitable web hosting for my online store?

Hi Annabelle,

I think any LAMP based hosting (Linux hosting) account should work ... You can checkout out our Linux plans at CPanel Hosting - PHP 5 and mySQL 5 Database Hosting. Host wordpress, magento on latest PHP & mySQL Hosting. .... They have native support for most of the open source softwares.

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Re: How to choose the suitable web hosting for my online store?

8 Important Tips for Choosing your Web Hosting Provider

When it comes time to select who will be hosting your website, keep in mind that your web host is, in a way your business partner. Their service and performance could directly impact on your business so I

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Re: How to choose the suitable web hosting for my online store?

I have set up my own online store by downloading the open sourced php program.I will integrate an Help Desk Software which is bought from iKode company.Then,i want to know how to choose the suitable web space? And how about the price? Waiting for your answers.Thanks a lot.

You can also connect with me through email,and having a detail talking with me.

I suggest a dedicated hosting would be a good option.If you choose the dedicated hosting then you can install any softwares and handle the traffic effectively.Your websites performance will not be affected.You can get a dedicated sever at low cost from 9cubehosting.com and avail their service and support.Their dedicated plans start from $399.99/month.They provide a good free package with each hosting plans and you can choose them for your online store.

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Regarding How to choose hosting, you have to be very particular with some things. The first aspect that you have to consider is the advertising load of a particular host and how advertisements are placed on these hosts. If you are not truly comfortable with advertisements like pop-up windows or loads of banners populating your website, you can just deliberate other hosts that don't have that much advertisement. Though, you have to remember that a web host that doesn't have any advertisement on it is just like a company that doesn't have any source of income, so it is at a risk of closing down which can severely affect your website. You should also considered the limitations given by the hosts as to how big your files must be for you to upload it to their server. It would continuously be better for you to look for hosts that can allow you to upload bigger files and that can be uploaded at a faster speed, so it is also significant to look for hosts that are more manageable and that have a very consistent server. As an additional factor, you can also deliberate a host that offers technical support and it would be better if it's free of charge.

One of most significant thing that one must consider while selecting a hosting company is how much space will offer you, ensure that they offer sufficient space so that in near future you can certainly expand your business. If your site has ample graphics and videos make sure that web hosting company can meet your requirement.

Select a hosting company that offers you 24x7 service and 24 hour technical support.
Bandwidth is another significant factor that one should deliberate while selecting a company, make sure that you are allotted enough bandwidth for efficient data transfer.

[Ryaan J. Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ryaan J.]

Hello coolhandle,


You are right, there are some key factors that you need to keep in your mind while choosing a web hosting provider. But, if someone is providing a free web hosting solution, it is obvious that they would advertise for it. while one who is not focused on advertising the products. It doesn’t mean that they do not have a source of income.

But if you are going with premium web hosting services, then you should not worry about anything. yes, The prices might be slightly higher than others, but the service and support that you get here will really make you think that it is worth buying.

Here, you should definitely give a brief look at the server resources like disk space, bandwidth, RAM, etc. and you should also compare them with others so that you can get a better idea. and 24*7 technical support is also very important, and their staff behavior.

But, You should have a clear idea about how much server resources your website will require. that will help you to buy a perfect hosting plan. further, you can make comparisons and also check the testimonials or reviews of the customers who are being served by the provider.