There is a lot of confusion regarding all of the complex terminology and lingo that flows across the Internet on a constant basis; web hosting is one of those terms that has been lost to the confusion. Web hosting isn’t about the design of your site, but the quality and reliance of the servers you choose to support it.

These tips can help guide your decision a little better.

Find out whether you need shared hosting or a dedicated plan. If your site is very large, or visited by a mass amount of individuals, then a shared server might not adequately meet your needs. Find a dedicated host for more space and bandwidth.

Resist the temptation to accept free domain registration from the same company you will be using for web hosting. There are many start-ups out there who may – or may not – be around for very long,