Is It Worth Switching Hosts?

Sometimes a web host can start off giving you great service. But over time, the price you’re paying may not seem like such good value.

How do you know if the grass will be greener after a switch?

Assess the Quality of Your Host

A bad host is a bad host. Sometimes you won’t find out what your new host is like until you’ve given them a test drive.

We recommend:

• Checking host ratings and reviews
• Choosing a host with a decent money-back guarantee
• Avoiding long term lock-ins
• Checking the overall price – not just the first month’s saving

Assess the Hosting Package

Hosts don’t always sell complete hosting packages. Sometimes a price looks too good to be true – because it is.

Watch out for:

• Low resources (for example, a VPS that wouldn’t have enough RAM to run cPanel)
• Missing control panels (assuming you want to use one)
• No management
• Poor support outside office hours
• Web content and help that’s out of date

Compare Your Hosts

Once you’ve been with your new host for a while, reassess the move.

• How well does the price compare?
• Is the service as good?
• Is your site slower or faster?
• How’s the tech support?

Stick or Twist

Nobody can decide on the best host for your site except you, and there’s always going to be a little trial and error involved.

Remember: make smart decisions, tread carefully and never sign up for a contract you’re not absolutely sure you want.