1)      Deciding between a Linux and Windows based server hosting is not a crucial factor. Though you need to be aware of the fact that Linux has a greater advantage over Windows when it comes to security and reliability.  Windows is catching up lately and is creating a lot of buzz in the webhosting world.

2)      Always try to search for legitimate reviews of a particular web host by actual users. This is because many of the review websites are not real and people are paid to write about services. So these sorts of reviews are not going to help you in any ways.

3)      Look out for offers where the hosting companies let you use the service that they provide on a trial basis. This is very important and useful because you do not lose any money. Make sure that you are not bound into a contract or any sort of obligation for that matter.

4)      Try to find a host which has a good customer support in the form of e-mails and chat. It’ll be hard to find hosting companies which provides free telephonic support due to various reasons. But if you can find one then it’s good for you. But not to be surprise, some might even goes the extra miles in providing teleconference facility to accommodate your hosting needs, if you are growing important to them.

Follow these four golden rules to start off your journey in finding the perfect host for your website.