Myths About Web Hosting
While shopping for web hosting, there are a few things you may want to understand and a few things that are almost never true. Read about them here.
-You need unlimited bandwidth to ensure you never exceed your plan.
Think about it; no web host has unlimited server space, and if you are on a shared server, you still have to share with other businesses on the same server. If your bandwidth usage exceeds the server, you’re still going to have a problem. Also, the businesses you share your server with may try to take advantage of the “unlimited” space as well, which could also cause you problems. Better to go with a host that provides you exactly the amount of space you actually need.
-Your web host is guaranteed to keep your data safe.
Your web files are always at risk of having problems, and even your web host’s backups sometimes get damaged. It is always wise to have regular backups on your own system as well.
-You web host can offer unlimited disk space.
Again, no web host has an unlimited supply of anything, and this one is as impossible as having unlimited bandwidth. Do your homework, and buy what you actually need.