7 simple tips for choosing a web host

 1. Make sure it is a "real" web host

What is a web host? A company that rents space on servers that it buys or rents. It is therefore quite simple for anyone to improvise as a host.
 
Thus, a web agency, a freelance or even a teenager from the bottom of his garage can claim to be a host. It is, therefore, necessary to distinguish:
 
on the one hand, the "real" hosts, that is to say, the companies whose core business is to sell web hosting, which do almost that and have staff entirely dedicated to this activity;
on the other hand, simple resellers of hosting, that is to say, companies that sublet servers or resources to the end customer, which they rent from hosts.
For this, a simple visit to the company site is generally sufficient. You will quickly get an idea: does hosting occupy 95% of its website, or is it just a single page buried in the middle of other services?
 
You can also search on Google for the company name preceded by the word "host" if there are no or few relevant results, it is a sign. If in doubt, don't hesitate to ask the question on a forum or social networks.
 
2. Check the status of the company

A host is above all a business, and like any business, in principle produces balance sheets. If it is a French host, do not hesitate to do a little check on societe.com to make sure that the host is not in liquidation or a difficult financial situation, and that it is a serious structure with minimum capital and employees. If you choose a foreign host, I advise you to avoid small structures as a precaution. Opt for a host who is well established and whose financial health is beyond doubt.
 
Web hosting is a profession where quantity makes quality. The host must have a sufficiently significant size. Prefer hosts that exceed a million euros in turnover and that employ at least 10 employees.
 
In any case, avoid recent hosts (less than 3 years old) unless you know exactly what you are doing.
 
3. Favour a Bangla-speaking host

It is not so much for the language, although it is a real asset if you are not fluent in the language of Shakespeare. A Bangla host has every chance of having Bangladeshi customers. It is therefore likely that it will implement the appropriate means to ensure optimal quality of service in Bangla (servers in Bangla, datacenter in Bangladesh, etc.).
 
It is possible to make sure technically, but if you are not able, do not hesitate to ask him the question directly, which will allow you to check the quality of response of his support.
 
4. Check your reputation

All the hosts have magnificent sites which promise you marvellous offers devoid of any problem. Thanks to their ultra high availability infrastructure, they all promise you seamless service continuity and formidable performance. The reality is often very different.
 
It is therefore essential to check the reputation of the host before subscribing to it. Only customers who have already experienced the host over a sufficiently long period can testify to its reliability. Sure, some will have been more unlucky than others, but you can get an idea of ​​the overall trend.
 
However, try to focus mainly on recent reviews and articles. A host can see its reliability vary over the years, according to the renewal of its infrastructure and the life of the company.
 
Do not hesitate to go and explore social networks. You can also rely on sites like dhakacolo.com which try to establish and maintain a selection of the best hosts.
5. Do not hesitate to request the host

Web hosting is a virtual job but provided by very real people. Who are these people? Will you enjoy working with them? Will they provide you with all the help and support you need? These are very relevant questions.
 
So you will tell me, the host is not going to organize a meeting to present you its shared hosting offer at 2.99 € per month. But there are very simple ways to solicit it and to verify that the first contacts are satisfactory.
 
For example, call the host by phone, or open a Live Chat, to discuss the choice of offer because you are not sure. Don't hesitate to tell him about a competing offer, and see how he reacts. You can also leave a message on their site by asking a trivial question, such as "Do you accept PayPal as a payment method?" or "Can I cancel my order if I am not satisfied?". This will allow you to observe the response time.
 
The first impression is often the right one. If the first contact went wrong when you are not even a customer yet, imagine what it could be like when your site is unavailable and you have to contact technical support. Great moments of solicitude in perspective ...

6. Compare at least 3 hosts

Do not settle on a choice, even if it is a recommendation. Take the time to compare, this is essential. If you don't have a lot of time to devote to it, I recommend that you establish a shortlist of 3 web hosts that you think are serious.
 
From there, open 3 tabs on your browser, and review their respective offers. Compare everything, but above all do not limit yourself to the disk space which in most cases is oversized anyway for your needs. Pay particular attention to technical limitations (number of processes, cores, memory, files, etc.), and support conditions. They can vary enormously from one host to another and have a significant influence on the quality of service.

7. Check that the host communicates well

Communication from a host is essential for all points of view. A host must know how to communicate quickly with his customers in the event of a breakdown, and it is, therefore, a fairly reliable indicator of his professionalism that is fairly easy to verify.
 
Start by checking that the host has at least a Twitter account. Is this account maintained, active? Does the host only use it to relay his new offers, or does he interact with his customers?
Does the host maintain a blog or a news section on his site? Is it well fed regularly?
Is there a network status page that allows you to know in real-time the incidents and maintenance in progress?
Is there a visible user community, through discussion forums, social media or even article comments?
You will inevitably be more attracted by a modern host who places the client at the heart of his communication strategy, and you will be absolutely right. As a hosting customer, you must be able to get the information quickly and react without wasting time in the event of a problem.
 
Conclusion

I hope this article has fulfilled its purpose: to help you choose your datacenter in Dhaka Bangladesh without drowning in a multitude of technical considerations, on the basis of simple advice and a lot of common sense.
 
Then don't forget to share your experience to help other customers make the right choice