If you’re attempting to create a successful website, then hosting is usually the second item on the agenda – after buying a domain name. You may see prices vary considerably when you look at different hosting packages, but you should aim to understand what’s included before you decide on a deal.

You may not be expecting a lot of traffic to start off with, and if your website grows quite quickly you can always add more bandwidth with a different package or an upgrade – so check this feature out when you start search for a company.You should always check out the reviews of a hosting company first too, and test different live sites (using that specific hosting provider) to see the typical speeds for small and large websites.

It’s usually wise to choose a provider close to home, no matter how cheap deals are in other countries, and we’d always recommend that you choose a provider with customer support, and possibly a live chat service.