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Most WordPress independent blogs have one thing in common, that is, they are using virtual hosting, whether it is shared hosting, virtual private server (VPS) or dedicated server (dedicated server), reselling makes virtual hosting It has become a low-barrier industry, making it easy for some shady merchants to set up a web hosting company and then disappear after a few months. Of course this doesn't happen to all dealers, and while flipping provides an opportunity to learn some basics, I have lost trust in dealers. Before the website goes online, after you have completed the preparations for the website, choosing a virtual host is probably the most important thing. To avoid having to deal with these things in the future, here are some questions and things to consider when choosing a web host. NOTE: This mini guide only applies to shared hosting
Trending: WordPress Centric Hosting – In the past two years, a new form of web hosting has emerged and attempts to bridge the gap between the services offered by WordPress.com and the freedom of having a standalone blog by installing WordPress. Examples of such companies include Page.ly and WPEngine. I have found that more and more such companies have begun to open stores for sales at the same time, and some established web hosting providers have also begun to set up new WordPress center packages. One thing you have to understand is that the name of a WordPress central host does not make them better.
Are you keeping up with new servers in a timely manner? – In early 2010, a number of large and well-known web hosting companies fell victim to attacks that the attackers could thank for having outdated software on their servers. Before becoming someone else's customer, you should ask about the version of php, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, and other software that the company is using. A good virtual host should always use the latest applicable version of the software.
Reputation Check – Type the name of the company followed by the word “sucks” into the Google search box and you should quickly discover that all web hosts suck and it’s not the user-reported issues you should be paying attention to. How serious it is, how many there are, but how the company responds to these problems. Every web hosting provider will encounter some of the same problems, but how to deal with these problems makes them very different. There is a question about the existing WebHostingTalk.com has been a long-time resource for all things web provider. If you're interested in hardware, software, and all the ins and outs of how a web hosting company operates, the detailed discussions in this forum will enlighten you.
Recommendations from the crowd – If you post in the WordPress Support forum asking for advice on which web host to use, chances are you will get recommendations from 3 to 5 different companies. If you are interested in one of these companies, be sure to ask around. Personal experiences of the masses, especially regarding customer service and online hours, though, like the Google Research mystery, maybe all your friends have been successful in finding the right company, but you just happened to be the one who suffered. Rotten apples of experience.
Double check the agreement – It is important to read the terms of service and usage agreement of the space you are interested in. There are many hosting companies that advertise that they are unlimited, but you will find that they will print the AUP in very small fonts. If If you overload your CPU, space or traffic resources, your website will be cut off. Unlimited is a good marketing technique, but no matter what, there will be limits everywhere, so treat unlimited terms with a grain of salt.
DoS and DDoS Attacks – In early 2010, my website WPTavern.com suffered a denial of service attack. When I contacted AnHosting customer service, they basically just told me that I had to find a way to stop the attack. If because If I use too many resources and my site is suspended three times in a row, they will remove my site from my account, no matter what, this pisses me off because as a loyal user for over two years, They didn't work with me to find a solution. DoS attacks have become a common occurrence in recent years, so make sure the company you're interested in has firewalls or other types of precautions in place to avoid abandoning you like my previous space provider did.
Service – Service system should be one of the important aspects when choosing a web host. Look for companies that provide a variety of service support solutions, such as forums, ticket systems, email and phone services. I prefer to choose those web hosts that provide 24/7 service. And bonus points should be given to those who don’t outsource services to countries or companies that don’t speak English (Chinese) very well.
Backups – If the company’s website and services go down, do they have a failover system? Has your mirrored data been moved to a failover system? Do they have the same security safeguards in place as the underlying systems? Of course, backing up data specifically for WordPress is not a very important reference option.
Communication – This is an area where I see a lot of web hosting companies mess up. You should understand by now that they should understand that communicating with their customers is the most important thing, but most of them don’t understand this yet. Ask the company you are interested in Ask if you will receive notifications from them when the server your website is hosted on is undergoing maintenance, and where such service maintenance and other notifications will be posted.
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Summarize
Of course, this is not a complete guide on how to choose a satisfactory web host to run a WordPress website. It is only to provide an idea. This is just a short reference list. In fact, having a satisfactory experience with a web hosting company is simply It's like a lottery because it's so rare. In my previous experience, I had a good two years with WPTavern.com and my previous web hosting company, but it turned into a nightmare due to a forced removal of my site within two weeks. Because of the problems I encountered moving my website, I moved it twice in one week. In summary, summarize and gather as much information as possible to make a rational decision as to whether a particular web hosting company is right for you. Price shouldn’t be the only deciding factor in your choice, especially when making a careful decision.