When selecting a web hosting service, the first decision is whether to choose Linux or Windows hosting. This choice depends on the type of website you plan to host and is unrelated to the operating system on your personal computer. Linux hosting supports PHP programming and MySQL databases, essential for platforms like WordPress, Joomla, or Prestashop. In contrast, Windows hosting supports ASP.NET programming along with SQLServer and Access databases.
If you have any questions about which operating system is right for your hosting, feel free to reach out to us before making your purchase.
Once you’ve chosen between Linux or Windows hosting, the next step is to determine the size and features of your web hosting. The three key factors when selecting a Basic, Advanced, or Professional plan are:
- Disk Space: Choose from our Basic, Advanced, and Professional hosting plans based on your Web Hosting file size and email account space needs, offering 20GB, 40GB, and 60GB of disk space, respectively.
- Email Accounts: Determine how many email accounts you need with your domain. Our Basic, Advanced, and Professional Hosting plans provide 10, 25, and 100 email accounts.
- RAM: Your hosting programs dictate your RAM needs. Our Basic, Advanced, and Professional Hosting plans offer 192 MB, 384 MB, and 576 MB, respectively.
These are the key variables to consider when selecting a hosting plan. There are additional features, like the number of databases each web host offers or the number of FTP accounts, but these are generally less important when choosing a hosting plan.