We all want to save money wherever we can. When it comes to website hosting, should you go for the cheapest package? And when is cheap too cheap—like, not even worth a penny?
The type of hosting you need depends on the type of website you have. We won't pretend that everyone needs to buy hosting on a virtual server. It's important to match the hosting to your needs and budget. If you have a small website or personal blog that you don't maintain often but want to keep alive, you may want to choose a particularly cheap website hosting option.
Cheap website hosting options are available in Israel and from overseas hosting services. You can find a cheap hosting package, even in Israel, for the price of a latte at an inexpensive chain. If you really want to save every penny, there are overseas hosting services that offer hosting for less than $3 per month (at the current dollar exchange rate, that's less than 10 shekels).
What is the real price of cheap website hosting? You will usually get a relatively small amount of storage space, which is enough for a tiny website or blog that is not updated very often. It will always be shared hosting, of course, and may even be on a relatively weak server, which can cause the website to run slowly, although not necessarily. In some cases, storage will be limited to a single website (one domain) and/or a single database. You may also be limited in terms of data traffic. This means that if you want to expand and update in the future, you will need to upgrade your hosting package. This is usually not a problem, but it is a consideration to keep in mind.
We recommend staying away from companies that only offer cheap website hosting, or even free website hosting. In such cases, the servers will be slow and poor, and since they need to save money, it is likely that customer service will be outsourced and not available on a continuous basis. In addition, there is a good chance that the server will not be adequately secured. Even for a small website, a secure server is very important.
When it comes to cheap website hosting, we recommend checking and comparing. Since the price differences are negligible (10-14 NIS per month for particularly cheap hosting), it is worth choosing the best option and the service that offers the best storage for your money. Check the reputation of the hosting service, what other users say about it, whether there have been reports of downtime or security issues, and try to find a deal that includes a refund in case you want to disconnect after the trial period.
In addition, it is worth noting that some companies offer cheap website hosting in deals that seem very attractive and unusual for the low price range. These are usually temporary promotions. This means that when you want to renew your hosting after a year, you will have to pay the full amount, and the cost can be double or more per month.