Hosting is worth choosing the mode of operation of the site, mail and back office. The number of gigabytes alone does not explain who will help with the crash or how you will recover the data.
Separate domain, page and mail
The domain is an address, and hosting provides the environment needed to share the site. The post office can operate with the same provider or separately. Before comparing packages, list these services and people who have access to their settings. This way, changing the location of the site will not accidentally change the entire company communication.
Ask the contractor about the application requirements and the expected use. A catalogue with photos, a store and a simple information service may need other resources. The decision should result from the project rather than from the largest number in the table.
Check the handling of difficult situations
The offer should explain what the provider's support includes, and what the website maintainer is responsible for. The server problem and the CMS extension error are different applications. Determine where to direct them, how they are accepted and what reaction conditions are recorded in the selected plan.
Ask for answers about:
- making and storing copies;
- the method of ordering the reproduction of data;
- the costs of additional work;
- access to files and databases;
- the possibility of transferring the service;
- renewal of the service after the first period.
Analyze the transfer example
Suppose the company changes website hosting, but wants to keep the current mail. The plan should separately describe files, database, domain configuration and message testing.
Agree the date, the person checking the forms and how to return to the previous configuration. Do not give up the old service before confirming that the necessary data has been retained.
Compare the cost of maintenance over time
The starting price set with the renewal, additions and care of the application. Save the account owner and the place where the documentation is stored. A good offer leaves clarity also when the employee or contractor changes. More about daily duties can be found in the guide about Party care.
