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<\/b>Introduction<\/b><\/h1>\n

This article compares ten web hosting services to determine the best website hosting for small business.<\/p>\n

In this digital age, every business needs an internet presence. The costs of setting up a website and maintaining it are often major roadblocks for small businesses and hinder them from maintaining an online presence. The availability of a good looking, responsive and reliable website can greatly enhance the appeal of a young business and add to its potential. Whether it\u2019s new restaurants, barbers or laundromats, small businesses are catching up with their larger competitors by providing business information and advance booking capabilities online.<\/p>\n

Today, we present you with several industry\u00a0leading web hosting options. We provide information about some very important service metrics such as the bandwidth allowed, number of email addresses provided, uptime, reliability and pricing structures to determine the best small business hosting. We also discuss some of the most important concerns that small businesses face when choosing the right option for web hosting.<\/p>\n

Comparison table<\/b><\/h1>\n

Here is a table for you to determine the best website hosting for small businesses. We use 6 factors listed below to provide you with a broad overview of what’s out there. We notice that pricing seems to be the main area where services distinguish themselves from others. Most services offer almost exactly the same features, but they set themselves apart from their rivals by introducing different pricing plans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product<\/b><\/td>\nProduct\/Model Name<\/b><\/td>\nProduct Page Link<\/b><\/td>\nWordPress hosting<\/b><\/td>\nBandwidth<\/b><\/td>\nEmail Addresses<\/b><\/td>\nFree Domain Registration<\/b><\/td>\nCustomer Support<\/b><\/td>\nPrice (lowest cost plan per month)<\/b><\/td>\n# Dollar Signs<\/b><\/td>\nStar Rating (out of 5)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/span><\/td>\nBluehost<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nOne time fee<\/span><\/td>\nChat, email, phone<\/span><\/td>\n5.95<\/span><\/td>\n$$<\/span><\/td>\n4.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span><\/td>\nGodaddy<\/span><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/godaddy.com<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nDepends on the plan<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nEmail, phone<\/span><\/td>\n3.99<\/span><\/td>\n$<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span><\/td>\nHostgator<\/span><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nDepends on the plan<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nChat, email, phone<\/span><\/td>\n7.96<\/span><\/td>\n$$<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span><\/td>\niPage<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.ipage.com\/ipage\/index.html<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nChat, email, phone<\/span><\/td>\n1.99 (intro offer)<\/span><\/td>\n$<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\nfatcow<\/span><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/www.fatcow.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nChat, email, phone<\/span><\/td>\n7.95<\/span><\/td>\n$$<\/span><\/td>\n3.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/span><\/td>\neHost<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.ehost.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nChat, email, phone<\/span><\/td>\n2.75<\/span><\/td>\n$<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/span><\/td>\nHostClear<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.hostclear.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nChat, email, phone<\/span><\/td>\n19.95<\/span><\/td>\n$$$$<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/span><\/td>\nweb.com<\/span><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/www.web.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\nEmail, phone, unclear about chat<\/span><\/td>\n5.99<\/span><\/td>\n$$<\/span><\/td>\n3.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/span><\/td>\njustHost<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.justhost.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nChat, email, phone<\/span><\/td>\n7.99<\/span><\/td>\n$$<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/span><\/td>\nHostMonster<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.hostmonster.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nChat, email, phone<\/span><\/td>\n7.99<\/span><\/td>\n$$<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Important factors<\/b><\/h1>\n

While there is no one-size-fits-all type of service for everyone, there are however some key elements that all should consider when choosing the best website hosting for small business.<\/p>\n

Budget<\/b><\/h2>\n

For small businesses, the most important factor is probably the entrepreneur\u2019s capability to pay. Small businesses simply cannot afford to dole out large monthly payments. The presence of multiple web hosts offering multiple plans alleviates this concern to some extent. Multiple hosting services offer a free initial plan. We have compared several prices in the table above. However, keep in mind that there are several other pricing plans for each service.<\/p>\n

One common theme amongst all these companies is that they offer great discounts if you sign up for a contract that is at least 3 years. This means that you will be required to use the service for at least three years to access the lower monthly pricing. However, small businesses are often unwilling to take that risk. Also, some of these companies offer extremely low rates to lure customers in and then surprise them with a much higher monthly pricing rate after a certain time period, most often in a year.<\/p>\n

Technical expertise<\/h2>\n

The technical understanding of the business owner or operator is also a key factor in making the right choice. If you are a complete novice, with absolutely zero experience of building a website, then getting a web host with a website builder should be on top of your list.<\/p>\n

All of these services offer WordPress hosting. WordPress is an awesome tool that is meant for making website construction and maintenance very easy. You should definitely look that up if you are unsure \u00a0where to start.<\/p>\n

Needs of the company<\/b><\/h2>\n

For small business website hosting, the company you opt for has a lot to do with the needs of your business. There are some important questions that you need to answer in this regard.<\/p>\n