Every web hosting service presents itself as professional. We don't really expect a business owner to admit that they are an amateur, a hack, or simply don't know what they are doing. However, for the average person, who doesn't understand server technology or internet infrastructure, it is not always easy to understand whether the service being offered is indeed professional, high-quality, and reliable web hosting.
Building a high-quality website will cost you at least a few thousand shekels, but even the best website in the world cannot exist and function without hosting services. The servers on which your website is installed are its infrastructure and foundation, and if they are unstable or not of sufficient quality, your digital real estate is likely to collapse.
How do you identify professional website hosting?
There are plenty of companies offering website hosting in Israel. Some are small, some are huge, and most claim to be professional and high-quality. So how can you tell who really provides good hosting services that are right for your website, and who you should steer clear of?
Here are some important parameters to look for when searching for website hosting:
- Clear information without grandiose slogans: Can you find all the information about hosting packages, servers, prices, and terms of use on the hosting company's website? If everything is written clearly and prominently, and there is no need to dig deep into the website, this is a positive sign, and it is likely that this is a company that provides professional website hosting. If the website displays all kinds of vague promises and complicated technical terms, you should probably steer clear.
- Transparency: Who is behind the hosting company? Can you easily find the name of the owner or manager of the company? Is the professional background of the person managing the hosting detailed? Is it easy to contact them? A true professional will not hide behind generic corporate statements, but will present themselves and their capabilities so that you know who you are working with. A significant portion of hosting companies are managed by one person or a small team, which is perfectly fine. However, it is very important that you know who you are working with and what their reputation is. Those who provide professional hosting services will also present themselves in a professional manner.
- Money-back guarantee: A professional and serious company will offer you a refund if you are not satisfied. Look for the terms of use and make sure you can change your mind. Offering this option is a clear sign of the hosting company's professionalism and confidence.
- A fast website that loads well on both computers and mobile devices: Think about it for a moment—would you buy a tailored suit from someone wearing flip-flops and a tank top? The same goes for website hosting—the hosting company's website is hosted on the same servers it offers you. If its website is slow or problematic, it is very likely that its server infrastructure is not good enough, and you should look for another company.
- Server and website management and maintenance services: Truly professional website hosting is not limited to providing infrastructure and technical support, but also offers advanced services such as server maintenance, website optimization, open source software services, and more. A range of such advanced services indicates impressive technical capabilities and high quality, which usually translates into the professionalism you are looking for.