Features of a Good Web Host?

[hostaddonltd]

I am curious as to what everyone takes into consideration when looking for a web host. Are there certain criteria that they must have?

All Feed backs are Appreciated!

[anilkamble]

24*7 support.
99.9% server uptime,
good backup,
this are some good features of web host.

[dj.c]

24*7 support.
99.9% server uptime,
good backup,
this are some good features of web host.

Summarize, After sales Service.
I don't really believe in 100% uptimes but most host claimed to be.
for me, support must be arrive before the price.

[perfectip]

Agree with the above. 24/7 support and server uptime is key. Scalability (easily upgrade and downgrade features and add-ons). Value. You get what you pay for, but competitive pricing is great.

[couponsforhostgator.org]

Well for me, pricing is not so much of an issue. Competency of support is a must. Support staff must know what they are doing, and must be able to solve problems on the spot. I don't like live chat support that does nothing but ask you to go open tickets. Uptime and speed of server comes next.

[amythomas]

24*7 support.
99.9% server uptime,
good backup,
this are some good features of web host.

No host is going have your website up 100% of the time, no matter how much they claim to. What’s important is that web server “uptime” is fair.

More serious web publishers need quality service, and if paying a little bit more brings reliability, then most will take it.

Prompt customer support.

[VopaHost]

No host is going have your website up 100% of the time, no matter how much they claim to. What’s important is that web server “uptime” is fair.

More serious web publishers need quality service, and if paying a little bit more brings reliability, then most will take it.

Prompt customer support.

X2. Live chat is nice, but sometimes email/ticket support works more efficiently. Live chat can sometimes get a ton of junk/spam causing legit customers/potential clients from getting their questions answered.

[taipres]

Definitely good uptime, and not only fast but friendly customer service. Both of these are critical, and sadly many companies don't comprehend how vital these are.

[gen.anovlis]

Must be topnotch brand,has been in the business for a long time,have made a lot of drastic changes to the server to improve its speed and performance for all costumers,good costumers service...I think this are important.

[Cloud4Web]

Most important things to look for would be scalability. Nobody likes to pay for resources they are not using. Up-time is important, with cloud hosting looming, most services offer 99.99%. Make sure that the server management software is a reputable brand. This is the part of the server that you will be most interactive with, so make sure it is easily manageable.