{"id":2101,"date":"2025-01-27T17:36:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T17:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/?p=2101"},"modified":"2025-01-27T17:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T17:43:43","slug":"good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Versus Average Web Hosting Providers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"315\" class=\"wp-image-668\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Shared-Web-Hosting.jpg\" alt=\"Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Shared-Web-Hosting.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Shared-Web-Hosting-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Shared-Web-Hosting-512x323.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/#Good_providers_have_experience_gained_from_years_of_providing_competitive_stable_web_hosting_solutions\" >Good providers have experience gained from years of providing&nbsp;competitive, stable web hosting solutions.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/#A_good_web_hosting_provider_usually_has_thousands_or_possibly_millions_of_dollars_invested_in_infrastructure\" >A good web hosting provider usually has thousands or possibly millions of dollars, invested in infrastructure.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/#A_good_provider_manages_their_resources\" >A good provider manages their resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/#A_good_host_tells_you_like_it_is\" >A good host tells you like it is<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/#So_heres_the_down-low_on_using_review_sites_to_search_for_good_hosts\" >So here\u2019s the down-low on using review sites to search for good hosts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/#From_Wikipedia\" >From Wikipedia:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/#For_shoppers_searching_for_the_best_web_hosting_provider_web_hosting_review_sites_may_NOT_be_the_best_resource\" >For shoppers searching for the best web hosting provider, web hosting review sites may NOT be the best resource.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/#BROUGHT_TO_YOU_BY_PROLIMEHOST\" >BROUGHT TO YOU BY PROLIMEHOST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/#VPS_SERVICES_LIGHTNING_FAST_SSD_VIRTUAL_SERVERS\" >VPS SERVICES: LIGHTNING FAST SSD VIRTUAL SERVERS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/#DEDICATED_SERVERS_BACKED_BY_A_999_SLA_NETWORK_UPTIME_GUARANTEE\" >DEDICATED SERVERS: BACKED BY A 99.9% SLA NETWORK UPTIME GUARANTEE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/good-versus-average-web-hosting-providers\/#ASIA_OPTIMIZED_SERVERS_IMPROVING_CONNECTION_SPEED_AND_QUALITY\" >ASIA OPTIMIZED SERVERS: IMPROVING CONNECTION SPEED AND QUALITY<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_on_my_list_is_the_perceived_value_of_support\"><\/span>High on my list is the perceived value of support. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prolimehost.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Good web hosting providers<\/a> have 24\/7 knowledgeable technicians on hand that are not only professional, but willing to go that extra 1% on every call to exceed their client\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Level one techs don\u2019t sit on issues they can\u2019t solve. They bump them to Level 2 to resolve client\u2019s issues as rapidly as possible. Bad web hosting providers tend to hire inexperienced techs that lack customer support skills (the ability to interact with clients) and solve their issues promptly and professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_providers_have_experience_gained_from_years_of_providing_competitive_stable_web_hosting_solutions\"><\/span><strong>Good providers have experience gained from years of providing<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>competitive, stable web hosting solutions. <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In this\nbusiness, hosts that have been around 10+ years have proved sustainability,\nwhile most bad web hosting providers disappear within one to two years. If\nyou\u2019re investing in a viable business partnership, longevity is a huge indicator\nof stability. Bad web hosting providers are often run by \u201ckiddie hosts\u201d from\ntheir bedrooms or by college kids out of their dorm rooms. Don\u2019t expect to see\na brick and mortar address on their site, or even worse, expect a response to a\nservice ticket while class is in session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_good_web_hosting_provider_usually_has_thousands_or_possibly_millions_of_dollars_invested_in_infrastructure\"><\/span><strong>A good web hosting provider usually has thousands<\/strong> <strong>or possibly millions of dollars, invested in infrastructure. <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Failing\nis NOT an option for them. On the other hand, many bad providers started their\nbusiness on a shoestring, without a business plan or funds to sustain\noperations beyond a few months. Simply check out the threads on web hosting\nforums. There\u2019s always distressed hosting providers there for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_good_provider_manages_their_resources\"><\/span><strong>A good<\/strong> <strong>provider manages their resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>They accomplish that with plans that balance services with actual costs, with the long-term goal of retaining clientele and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.2checkout.com\/lp\/improve-your-subscription-business-by-minimizing-churn-webinar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">minimizing churn<\/a>. They understand their limits. They understand turning a profit. They understand ROI.&nbsp; Bad providers offer services at ridiculously low prices that fail to provide enough revenue to sustain (or grow) their operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_good_host_tells_you_like_it_is\"><\/span><strong>A good host tells you like it is<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>They\nunder promise and over deliver.&nbsp; They won\u2019t tell you anything you want to\nhear just to get you in the door. They provide well thought out solutions and\nNOT just packages. Bad providers lack transparency, often promising features\nthat are limited by clauses buried in their Terms and Conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_heres_the_down-low_on_using_review_sites_to_search_for_good_hosts\"><\/span><strong>So here\u2019s the down-low on using review sites to search for good hosts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like I see a new web hosting review site daily and most share&nbsp;a common theme. Their top ten web hosting providers all look like affiliate links.&nbsp;By affiliate links, I mean the web hosting review site owners&nbsp;either make a commission every time a shopper clicks through from one of their top ten&nbsp;sites, or purchases hosting from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, the majority of&nbsp;review sites&nbsp;actually have NO verifiable reviews. Most of the reviews I read are either from shills or disgruntled clients, or are so old, they don\u2019t pertain to a provider\u2019s current operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Wikipedia\"><\/span><strong>From Wikipedia:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA shill or plant is a person who helps another person or organization\nto sell goods or services without disclosing that he or she has a close\nrelationship with the seller. The shill pretends to have no association with\nthe seller\/group and gives onlookers the impression that he or she is an\nenthusiastic independent customer. The person or group that hires the shill is\nusing crowd psychology, to encourage other onlookers or audience members (who\nare unaware of the set-up) to purchase the said goods or services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_shoppers_searching_for_the_best_web_hosting_provider_web_hosting_review_sites_may_NOT_be_the_best_resource\"><\/span><strong>For shoppers searching for the best web hosting provider, web hosting review sites may NOT be the best resource. <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A better option would be to visit any number of web hosting forums, like WebHostingTalk or Hosting Discussion. Reviews there are verified by moderators of their respective forums. One of the prerequisites is that you have to be hosted with a provider to post a review about them (verified by your URL). As well, members of these forums weigh in on the validity or merits of each review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google\nis still one of your best friends when it comes to doing research&nbsp;on web\nhosting providers, combined with pre-sales chats with prospective hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/08\/unnamed-e1408122780935.jpg\" alt=\"ProlimeHost Cheap Dedicated Servers\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BROUGHT_TO_YOU_BY_PROLIMEHOST\"><\/span>BROUGHT TO YOU BY PROLIMEHOST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve been in the web hosting industry for over a decade, helping hundreds of clients succeed in what they do best and that\u2019s running their business. We specialize in Virtual Private Servers (VPS) and dedicated servers, with data centers in Los Angeles, Denver &amp; Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VPS_SERVICES_LIGHTNING_FAST_SSD_VIRTUAL_SERVERS\"><\/span>VPS SERVICES: LIGHTNING FAST SSD VIRTUAL SERVERS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/ssd-vps-server\/\">Virtual Private Servers<\/a>&nbsp;all feature high performance Xeon processors and SSD storage in a RAID10 configuration to optimize your server\u2019s performance, which dramatically enhances visitor experiences on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That speed is backed by unparalleled 24\/7 support, featuring both outstanding response AND resolution times to maximize your uptime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Now is the time to join the ProlimeHost virtual private server revolution.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEDICATED_SERVERS_BACKED_BY_A_999_SLA_NETWORK_UPTIME_GUARANTEE\"><\/span>DEDICATED SERVERS: BACKED BY A 99.9% SLA NETWORK UPTIME GUARANTEE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We only use enterprise-class hardware in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/los-angeles-dedicated-servers\/\">dedicated servers<\/a>\u00a0and offer a four (4) hour hardware replacement. Throw in IPMI for remote management, support for public and private networks, free operating system (OS) re-installs, and SATA, SAS &amp; SSD (including NVMe) storage. Call 1-877-477-9454 or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>. For everything from gaming, AMD and GPU servers to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/discounted-dedicated-server-deals\/\">cheap dedicated servers<\/a>, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASIA_OPTIMIZED_SERVERS_IMPROVING_CONNECTION_SPEED_AND_QUALITY\"><\/span>ASIA OPTIMIZED SERVERS: IMPROVING CONNECTION SPEED AND QUALITY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Procuring an Asia optimized server improves the connection speed and quality between the server and the users in Asia or China. This can reduce latency, packet loss, jitter, and bandwidth issues that can affect the performance and reliability of the server and the applications hosted on it. For more information, please call 1-877-477-9454 or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"High on my list is the perceived value of support. 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