The benefits of a professional hosting partner
Times have changed, gone are the days of only relying on word-of-mouth, now you need to be online to be found. Thus, owning a website is no longer an option, but rather a must. Website costs can be a heavy expense and finding the right partner for your specific needs is also difficult because of the number of options available.
There are also several concerns regarding reliability, support and even security issues as websites can be hacked if the required security measures are not put in place. You also want hosting that will give your website and emails sufficient capacity with the best performance at the most affordable price. Therefore, going with a professional is a much better option for your business.
The benefits of a professional hosting partner
1. Email and Domain
To build brand loyalty, every web hosting service provider provides at least one domain name to their clients. If you use free web hosting providers, your reputation may be tarnished as free web hosting services might use a subdomain that promotes their services instead of yours.
There is also a limit on the number of email accounts you can choose from. In the case of professional web hosting services, you can determine multiple email accounts as well as a specific domain name.
2. Design and Style
When using free website services, you are also restricted in the selection of designs and templates available to you. This also makes your website look unprofessional.
On the other side, a professionally hosted web service allows you to get access to unlimited options and other related technologies to improve the functionality of your website.
3. Improved Security
By using professional web hosting services, you can enjoy stronger security privileges with the help of more advanced tools and the availability of professional system engineers who are responsible for the security concerns.
Some of the important security measures used by professional web services include virus scanning, security audits, spam filtering and OS updates. Moreover, these can fix all the security related loopholes and prevent your server from external attacks.
4. Data Recovery
This is one of the best advantages of hiring a professional web hosting service. It is always important for you to keep your data secure with regular backups, because losing your data means starting over or impacting your online reputation.
Professional web hosting always ensures that your data is properly backed up and can be retrieved whenever you need it.
How to choose your hosting professional?
Available storage
Depending on the purpose of your website, you will need a smaller or a larger storage space for your files. The best option is to hire a service that best meets your needs.
Technical Support
There is nothing more disappointing on the internet than clicking on a link and failing to open the site. So, be sure to check if the hosting service you have chosen offers the best levels of service.
Loading speed
Google prioritises the pages that load faster, trying to always offer the best experience to visitors. So, you need to be aware of that before launching your site!
Security of your data
Entrusting the hosting of your website to a company is not a simple task. Therefore, you need to make sure that the provider you choose can really guarantee your users’ protection, ensuring a system of data redundancy and constant backups.
Hosting options
There are several hosting options and services available, so it is important to understand what you need and then make a decision based on their hosting packages available and if you may require any value-added services which may also come in hand.
Reviews and testimonials
Lastly, do your research and see if they have any reviews or positive client testimonials about their services.
To be prepared takes a clear action plan, backed by a good IT strategy. Rito-Technologies is an IT business partner who maximises business output through technology. They enable their clients to be secure with their IT Strategic Planning, which is guaranteed to increase your accessibility, productivity, and levels of communication with the right level of technology for business and potential customers.
For more information about our IT Strategic Planning or our cyber security planning, please get in touch with us at info@rito-tech.co.za and we will gladly assist you.
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