Most small business owners benefit from having a website. It allows potential leads to find you through web searches, gives them an overview of your services, and accents your professionalism. Before you can start making a website, though, you’ll need a web hosting provider that provides the specifications you need. Each one is different, with some requiring little-to-no web design skills, and others needing more.

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Web Hosting Provider

1. Decide How Often You’ll Update the Website

Some people just want a very simple website with their contact info, and to spend very little time maintaining the site. This is a valid choice for many businesses, in which case you probably need very little storage space or bandwidth, and just a simple drag-and-drop tool. If, on the other end of the spectrum, you enjoy blogging and would like to update your site on a regular basis, you’ll need a web hosting provider that allows databases for your content, plus integration with a content management system like Wordpress—this service should also have plenty of storage space. Bandwidth, in either case, is important only if you expect high amounts of web traffic.

2. Test Free Services Before Buying

Before committing to a paid service, take advantage of opportunities to test it for free. This is mainly relevant for drag-and-drop services. If you can’t test it, try looking up video reviews that clearly show what the interface is like. The last thing anyone wants to do is put down money for something that ends up being more of a hassle than they were expecting.

3. Realistically Consider Your Technical Ability

If you’re confident in your technical abilities, you may be comfortable with the more hands-on aspects of making a website—just remember it’ll still take hours of your time to set up, even if it seems simple. If you’re not able or willing to dive deep into this, your best options are either drag-and-drop services, which are very common, or to hire someone to configure and customize your site.

Looking for a web hosting provider that’s close to home? Make an inquiry with Absolute Computers in Sanford, NC. They’ve provided computer repair and IT services since opening their doors in 1999, and are happy to take on new web hosting customers. Just call (919) 777-9125 for questions, or go online for more information about their business.