Despite the common misconception, there are huge differences from one web hosting company to another. Don’t just grab the first host you come across. Take your time, do some research, and choose a host that works best for you. These hints should help:

Many web hosting companies offer add-ons to their services, but the number and type of features varies from one company to another. You should also make note of availability for each feature you are interested in, especially when you are narrowing down your choices. For instance, one host may offer a low price package, but you can find you really have to get the higher priced package to get the feature you want.

Go for Linux hosting unless you need to use certain applications or server-side languages. Linux hosting has a better reputation for uptime, stability, and resource use. Shared hosting that runs on Linux tends to …