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The main features of hosting are storage space, bandwidth, uptime guarantee, server speed, security tools such as SSL certificates and malware scanning, automatic backups, email accounts, a control panel, and customer support. Managed plans add software updates and performance tuning. The right mix depends on your platform, traffic, and how much you want to handle yourself.
Hosting plans list many features, and not all of them matter equally. Here are the ones to understand before you choose.
Performance features
- Server speed. Modern processors, SSD storage, and enough memory keep pages loading quickly.
- Uptime guarantee. A promise about how often the server stays online, often stated as a percentage.
- Bandwidth. How much data can be transferred to visitors each month.
- Caching and CDN. Tools that store copies of your pages closer to visitors so they load faster.
Security features
- SSL certificate. Enables HTTPS so data between visitor and site is encrypted.
- Firewall and malware scanning. Blocks common attacks and flags infected files.
- Automatic backups. Regular copies of your site that can be restored if something goes wrong.
Management features
- Control panel. A dashboard for domains, email, databases, and files.
- Email accounts. Mailboxes at your domain, included with some plans.
- Managed updates. On managed plans, the host applies software updates for you.
- Support. How quickly you can reach a person when something breaks.
Compare these features against your actual site. A small business site needs speed, backups, SSL, and support far more than it needs unlimited storage.
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