Overview of hosting providers
This guide is here to help you pick a hosting provider that is right for you. But what does a provider do? The providers job is to provide you with a server that has already been set up and is waiting for a user (like you) to put a website on it.
Blue host
Blue host offers per-installed word press instances right out of the box. Which might be useful to someone who want to set up a website quickly. With a highly rated customer service its clear they care about your experience if any questions arise.
- Pro’s
- Free site migration.
- Good customer service.
- Well designed site.
- Preinstalled word press configurations.
- Con’s
- No monthly shared hosting options.
Linode
Linode is for when you need more then a simple website. With some of the fastest, most stable servers out there, This is the one I would recommend if your going to have a massive website with a TON of users. However, Linode is for people who know what their doing, as you have to set up your site from a CLI (Command Line Interface).
- Pro’s
- Fast servers.
- More control over your server.
- Not just limited to websites.
- Stable.
- Cons
- Limited to advanced users
Dreamhost
Dreamhost also provides fast and reliable servers. They offer a lot of features in a easy to use interface. If you want a reliable server with very good uptime then I recommend Dreamhost, along with good security features.
- Pro’s
- Strong security.
- WordPress staging.
- They have a shared hosting money-back guarantee.
- Con’s
- No over the phone support.
- shared starter plan lacks email support.
Conclusion
There is a Ton of providers out there that I encourage you to research. And you don’t just have to use a simple host when you can choose a harder to manage server and learn the basics of server management. If you want to learn more about websites feel free to look at the following articles;