9 Web Hosting Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

1. Opting for a Free Host

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2. Neglecting to Check the Quality of the Host’s Customer Service

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3. Selecting a Host that Doesn’t Provide a Refund Guarantee

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4. Not Recording Contact Details

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5. Failing to Research the Restrictions

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6. Forgetting to Read Hosting Reviews First

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7. Trying to Operate All Your Sites on One Host

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8. Not Making Regular Backups

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9. Registering Your Domain Name at Your Web Host

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