Get More Social in Your Hosting Options
A quick search for “web hosting” yields about 4.5 million results in Google. This can cause many business owners to feel overwhelmed in their search for a web hosting service.
One of the best ways to help narrow down your options is by using social media. Social media provides a lot of useful information that can help you find the best web hosting service for your business.
Consider Your Needs
Before you start researching your options, it’s important to know what your website is going to need.
For example, if you need a simple website that gives people your phone number, you won’t need to pay for extra bells and whistles.
If however, you want to sell products online or you want to include a blog, you’ll need to look for a web hosting company that can meet your needs. If you’re looking for a more complicated website, you’ll need to consider factors like storage space and tech support.
According to Bob Parsons of GoDaddy, business owners should pay attention to their competitors but stay focused on themselves. Peaking at your competitor’s web hosting space can help you gain an idea of what services they’re using on their website. Then determine how you want your own website to look and begin looking for web hosting services based on your needs.
Follow Web Hosting Companies on Facebook
Facebook provides many opportunities to scope out web hosting companies.
One can become a fan of some of the most popular companies on Facebook and read what their customers are saying.
Look for positive and negative trends.
See how the company responds to customer comments. It can give you a good idea about what type of problems people encounter and how the company responds to such concerns.
Ask questions about their web hosting options as well.
Try to learn as much as you can about various plans, price points, and services to see which company looks like it can meet your needs best.
Reach Out on Twitter
Twitter will allow you to reach out to both web hosting companies and fellow business owners alike. Send tweets asking for recommendations for web hosting companies and hear what other business owners have to say.
Also, you can reach out to web hosting companies on Twitter.
Ask questions and see how quickly they respond. See what each company tweets about and look for a company that seems to provide the type of customer service you’re looking for.
Connect on LinkedIn
LinkedIn provides many opportunities to reach out to fellow small business owners and ask about their experiences with web hosting companies.
Talk to people who own similar businesses to learn their thoughts on their current web hosting providers.
YouTube Tutorials
Look for YouTube videos about web hosting options. You’ll find many videos explaining the services that various web hosting companies offer.
You’ll also find tutorials about how to use web hosting services. Watching videos can be one of the best ways to see firsthand if certain platforms appear user-friendly.
Social media is a great way to see what other people are saying about web hosting companies.
Read user reviews, ask questions, and gather information that will help you find the right company for your business.
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