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Lesson
How to choose hosting
About this lesson
Summary
Cheap, managed or free. Work out which kind of hosting you really need.
Follow along
Steps
- Start with what your website is, a simple page, a blog or a shop.
- Compare the main types of hosting, which are shared, managed and static.
- Check what is included, such as backups, security, support and the padlock.
- Look at the price after the first year, not only the first month.
- Choose a company with real support you can reach when something goes wrong.
In writing
In a few words
The right hosting depends on what your website needs to do. A simple website of a few pages does not need anything fancy. A busy shop needs something stronger. Look at what is included, such as backups, security and the padlock, and check the price after the first year. Most of all, choose a company with real people you can reach when something goes wrong.
Words explained
Backup: a saved copy of your website, in case something breaks.
Shared hosting: your website shares a computer with many others, which keeps the cost low.