Let’s start things off with a quick review of 5 best web hosting services in India. I will first show you the key features that you should consider before purchasing a web hosting plan. Next, I will introduce you to the 5 best web hosting services. Later, you will see how these web hosting services compare in terms of pricing for 3 year plan (Shared Hosting Plan).
Secrets Out! Key Features to consider before purchasing a Web Hosting Service
Websites Allowed
Check how many websites you can built with a particular hosting plan. Usually a basic plan offers 1 website with limited storage option. For a small business a single website is more than enough. Requirements of multiple websites arise if a business has subsidiaries or is diversified into different industrial sector. Example – Tata Group has presence in Automobile, Information Technology, Tea, Hospitality and other industries.
Storage
Before you purchase a hosting plan you must check how much storage space is allowed per plan. Your website files will be stored on host server. So, its required to have a descent storage space for smooth operation of your website. For a small business its preferred to have a plan with a storage space in the range of 20GB to 100Gb (minimum).
Bandwidth
Websites helps in attracting traffic(visitors), creating awareness, generating leads and conversions. Bandwidth is the amount of traffic (visitors) allowed on your website on a monthly basis. I have noticed best web hosting services offer 10,000 to 20,000 visitors on website in their basic plan.
Database
A database is an organized collection of structured information, or data, that can be easily accessed and managed. More database mean more space to create domains and subdomains. for example if a hosting company is providing 20 GB of storage with 1 database it means you can create only one website with that much storage space. While if the database is split into 5 then you can create 5 websites. Only condition here being hosting provider must not have a limitation on number of websites in the plan.
SSL certification
SSL Certificate is a digital certificate of website authentication and encrypted connection. It provides secure online communication. It is represented with a lock symbol and a https at the start of a url ex. https://dimaxlor.com
SSL certificate is required if you need to collect personal information of visitors from your website. Most of web hosting services provide free SSL Certificate with any hosting plan.
cPanel
cPanel provides a graphic interface and automation tool designed for website hosting and administration. In simple terms, you need a cPanel for installing software’s and managing the files required for website creation.
5 Best Web Hosting Services In India
Bluehost
Bluehost was founded in 2003 by Matt Heaton and Danny Ashworth in Provo, Utah. It powers more than 2 million websites over the world with 750+ employees and a 24/7 customer support. Suhaib Zaheer is the current CEO of the company.
Hostinger
Hostinger was founded in 2004 and is an employee-based web hosting provider. In 2021 German entrepreneurs Jochen Berger and Thomas Strohe invested in Hostinger and acquired 31% of Hostinger’s shares. Hostinger has more than 1000 employees and 29 million customers worldwide.
Hostgator
Hostgator was founded in 2002 by Brent Oxley in Boca Raton, Florida. Brent had founded the company when he was a student of Florida Atlantic University. Later the office was moved to Houston, Texas. Hostgator has more than 1000 employees and 8,00,000 customers around the world.
HostPapa
HostPapa was founded in 2006 by Jamie Opalchuk in Burlington, Ontario. It is located in more than 11 countries worldwide with 200+ workforce. Its pricing model suits small businesses.
Inmotion Hosting
Inmotion was Co-founded by Sunil Saxena and Todd Robinson in 2001. It has offices in Los Angeles, California, Virginia Beach, Virginia and Denver, Colorado. Inmotion hosting has more than 300 employees and 5,70,000 customers worldwide.
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5 Best Web Hosting Services - Plans In detail (Shared Hosting)
Bluehost
Hostinger
Hostgator
HostPapa
Inmotion Hosting
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Comparison Of Plans
Points to Focus
Only Shared hosting plans are considered in this blog as that suits small and medium business (SMB).
All the basic plans provided by the host come with a single website, except Inmotion Hosting that allows 2 websites creation.
cPanel is available in all the plans except Hostinger (Hostinger has its own customized cPanel called hPanel).
Hostgator’s 20 GB storage seems less but is more than enough for small business.
Inmotion’s core plan offers 40 databases but only 2 websites can be build as per its plan. Database is used for creating domain and subdomain folders. If 40 databases are available you can create 40 websites.
Hostinger offers 100 GB Bandwidth that seems less but it can handle 10,000 to 20,000 visitors per month (Other hosts mention unmetered means they will consider the visitors per month count and ask to upgrade to a higher plan if it exceeds certain visitors requirements that they do not specify).
3 years plans are attractive as compared to yearly plans but these plans would come to their non discounted pricing after 3 years. Example – Rs.199 per month plan of HostPapa would cost you Rs.549 per month after 3 years.
Other charges are as per host (optional) and they will add further cost to your budget.
Conclusion
I hope I was able to resolve all your queries about Best Web Hosting Services in India. I know you might be a bit confused but at the beginning you can choose between these 5 best web hosting services and you won’t be disappointed. Later at any stage you can upgrade as per you choice of hosting plans. Remember, you can change host and hosting plans anytime you want, there are no restrictions.
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