Choosing the right web hosting partner and package can be difficult, especially if you’re a beginner, and you aren’t quite sure what you’re looking for.

To help make sure you don’t come away with regrets, we’re putting a quick list together to make sure you get the right deal for your business’s needs.

• Building a website starts with a domain, and it’s vital to know who owns the domain, because you don’t want to be stuck with one company for the rest of your life.
• Find out the renewal charge. The first year might be free, but there could be a costly renewal. It’s also important to check when the renewal is though it’s usually annually.
• Don’t fall for the convenience trap. Most Web-hosting companies would prefer to have your domain registered with them, and don’t get us wrong, this could be beneficial, they could be a good company, but if they go down, your hosting and domain will both together.
• Try to use PayPal, it’s quicker and it’s much easier to track transactions, meaning your webhosting company is less likely going to cause you problems along the way.
• Don’t pay costs up front. Like many services online, you can get renewal charges cheaper if you pay a lot up front, but with web hosting companies make sure you don’t’ fall for the trap.

Finally, make sure your web hosting provider is experienced, and check reviews, Google them, find out who’s been saying what various things about their company. For truthful opinions you could search their company name through social media networks. Building a website takes time and finding the right hosting provider is the first step. Make sure it’s a step forward and start your journey to the top.