Which hosting plan should I choose?

Learning how to choose a web host is like looking for Mr. Right for developers, bloggers, small business owners, and others. It’s an age-old question: Which hosting provider should I put my heart (er, websites) in?

If done correctly, you can spend a lifetime of happiness with a dependable and high-performing host who is always available to answer your burning late-night questions via phone, chat, or email. However, entering a hosting relationship without doing your homework can leave you feeling trapped, misled, or extorted. Choosing the wrong host frequently results in headaches and a messy, expensive divorce — leaving you alone with all the files you used to share.

We consider ourselves matchmakers and have created a step-by-step guide.