Top 10 Webhosting Review

Qn: Which webhosting is good?

Ans: It really depends on the individual needs. However, there are some subtle and yet important points (I think) you should consider.

I believe there are more than enough reviews out there telling you regarding the bandwidth, space, email accounts, scripts, and many many more... while considering sign up for a webhosting plan.

Undoubtedly, these are very important factors. However, the 24x7 professional LIVE support, prompt attention to problem raised and accuracy problem solving are equally important. And also, the availability of working demo site is playing a vital part in deciding webhosting plan as well.

 

1. Professional LIVE Support

This is extremely important because while there is problem occurred such as the website is not accessible. Of course, you would like to know the cause of problem and when the problem would be solved immediately, especially we are living in this fast-pace society. How could you reach the support almost immediately? Definitely, email is out the answer. Phone calling is next best way of reaching the support. However, this is could be a very expensive way for overseas customers. Hence, the "Live Chat" is the best way of reaching the support for everyone.

"Live Chat" is a web-based instant messaging feature (a way of communication over the internet) which is similar to MSN Web Messenger. It is usually embedded on the webhosting website. Whenever you want to reach support for any question, you just need to click on the "Live Chat", a pop window (usually) would start loading. And you can start chatting with the support once it's ready.

Eventually, it still comes down to the professionalism of the support, how accurate and fast s/he can tackle and resolve your problems. Hence, please ensure that you really do try the "Live Chat" of the webhosting company, but not just see it's available on the website and make a tick on your webhosting plan consideration checklist.

 

2. Working Demo Site

There are so many excellent webhosting companies' webmaster who can writes how fantastic webhosting plan they have, how perfect their supports are, and etc. However, as first-time visitor, how do you know whether all these are truly true? Of course, you can search for reviews of others who have tried it before. But, the credibility of those reviews are really subjective. I would say the old -fashioned hand-on experience is still the most practical way of justification. Hence, a working demo site provided from the webhosting company would be just as perfect! Visitors could have the hands-on experience of what s/he is going to have after the sign-up.

 

 

Well, that's it folks! These are the 2 points that I strongly suggestthat you should put in your checklist of choosing a webhosting company.
I have consolidated a chart of webhosting comparison with above 2 factors as follow:

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WEBHOSTING COMPARISON
HOST	PRICE (USD)	SPACE (GB)	BAND WIDTH (GB)	POP EMAIL	FANTA STICO SCRIPT	DATA BASE	LIVE CHAT	DEMO SITE (cPanel)	RATE
	6.95	1500	15000	2500	yes	100	yes	yes	5/5
	5.96	1500	15000	unlimited	yes	200	yes	yes	5/5
	4.95	unlimited	unlimited	5000	no	300	yes	no	4/5
	4.95	350	3000	unlimited	yes	unlimited	yes	yes	4/5
	8.96	unlimited	unlimited	1000	no	unlimited	no	no	4/5
	7.96	350	3500	500	no	50	yes	no	4/5
	6.95	1500	15000	unlimited	yes	unlimited	no	no	4/5
	4.95	1700	17000	unlimited	yes	unlimited	no	yes	4/5
	5.77	1500	15000	unknown	no	unknown	yes	no	3/5
	5.95	1500	15000	unlimited	no	25	yes	no	3/5

 

_{(information correct as at April 11, 2008)}