Web Hosting South Africa

How to choose web hosting in South Africa:

Fast, reliable support and customer service

Without a doubt customer service and support is vital, you need a hosting company that offers fast, competent support and that can easily be contacted should you have any issues. The most popular support channel is usually by a ticket system or email, but if required you should be able to contact the support team on the phone or by Whatsapp.

How to compare web hosting packages

The main aspects to consider when comparing web hosting packages are:

Disk space: This is the actual amount of storage that the hosting package provides. Hosting disk space will be used by uploading your website and images and all of your emails, depending on how you’ve set up your email address. When required, the amount of disk space should easily be increased by upgrading your package.

Number of domains: Some hosting packages might offer the ability to host more than one domain on the package. These are usually referred to as Add On domains. This can be useful if you’re hosting additional websites, however it isn’t recommended to host too many domains on a single package.

Bandwidth: This refers to the amount of data transfer that is included, this shouldn’t be a problem for most web hosting customers, unless your website is image intensive or there is a high amount of data transfer. Hosting providers would notify you if the bandwidth levels are reaching high levels and then you should easily be able to upgrade your package to the next level to increase the amount of bandwidth available.

Platform: The web hosting control panel used by the host is something that should also be considered. In terms of Linux based hosting, cPanel is without a doubt the most popular hosting platform used worldwide. Many web hosts use cPanel which make it very easy to back up and transfer hosts if required. You will also easily be able to find guidance and tutorials online when troubleshooting as there are many guides and video tutorials around cPanel and it’s uses.

Features & Software: Also consider the software options provided by the web host. Depending on your type of website, you might want to be able to easily install WordPress for example. All OpenHost.co.za packages include Softaculous which is a leading auto script installer, giving you the ability to easily install over 450 scripts quick and easily, directly from the cPanel.

Web hosting prices

Next, pricing should be considered. There is a wide range of prices for web hosting, and this relates to the pricing of the web hosting packages, as well as the prices of domain names. Take into account the small, medium and larger hosting options, which will allow you and your company to grow into the next step.

Prices depend on the package sizes, such as how many domain names can be hosted on the package, amount of disk space, number of email addresses. Most web hosts should have the ability for you to easily upgrade your package as required, usually with accurate pro-rata billing to ensure any remaining credit is applied to your upgrade.

Some web hosting providers offer discounts for advanced payment terms, such as monthly, every 3 months, 6 months or yearly discounts. Keep this in mind when signing up, as it can be a useful way to save money in the long term. If you prefer, you can always sign up for the monthly payment option, and then once you’re comfortable with the level of service, then change over to a longer term and benefit from the advanced payment discounted rates.

Web Hosting coupons

A great way to save a few Rands when signing up with a new hosting company is to use a web hosting coupon. Most web hosting providers have discount coupons which can be applied to your order when checking out. Try searching their website for any discounts or take a look at their special offers. You might also be able to find discount coupons listed on the company’s social media platforms.

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