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How to Choose Web Hosting
10 key criteria for picking the right hosting.
Choosing the right hosting determines whether your site loads in under a second or makes visitors wait. Bad hosting kills conversions, SEO and trust. This guide gives you the 10 criteria that matter — server technology (LiteSpeed vs Apache), storage type (NVMe SSD), uptime, support quality, security stack, renewal pricing and more — so you can compare providers like an expert.
How to Choose Web Hosting
Identify what you actually need
Shared hosting, VPS or dedicated? For most sites under 100k monthly visitors, shared is enough. Above that, or for heavy apps, move to VPS or cloud. WordPress shop with checkout? Pick a WordPress-optimized plan.
Server technology — LiteSpeed vs Apache
LiteSpeed is up to 12x faster than Apache for static content and 2-3x faster for PHP. BeoHosting uses LiteSpeed Enterprise on all plans. Avoid hosts running stock Apache.
Storage type — NVMe SSD
NVMe is up to 6x faster than traditional SSD and 35x faster than HDD. Every plan in 2026 should use NVMe. Type matters more than size — 10 GB NVMe beats 100 GB HDD.
Uptime guarantee
Look for a documented 99.9% uptime SLA (max ~8.5 hours downtime/year). Verify via UptimeRobot or StatusCake — many providers advertise 99.9% but deliver 99.5%.
Support — language, channels, response time
BeoHosting offers English-language support 24/7 via ticket, phone and chat with average ticket response under 30 minutes. Test pre-sales response before you buy.
Security stack
Free SSL, Imunify360 or similar scanner, daily backups, DDoS protection, firewall, 2FA on cPanel. BeoHosting includes all of these on every plan.
Backups and restore
Daily backups are minimum. Critical question: can you restore yourself from cPanel, or do you have to file a ticket? Self-service restore via JetBackup or Acronis is much faster.
Resource limits and scalability
Check inodes (file count) limit, CPU/memory limits, concurrent connections. Some "unlimited" hosts kill your account at 50k inodes. BeoHosting publishes exact limits.
Renewal price vs intro price
Cheap intro prices (€1/month) often jump to €10/month on renewal. Always compare renewal prices. BeoHosting lists renewal prices in its price list before you buy.
Money-back guarantee
Minimum 14-30 day money-back gives risk-free testing. BeoHosting offers 30 days. Use it — load your site, run speed tests, open support tickets.
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Answers to the most common questions about our services.
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(+381) 60 3535 720Shared, VPS or dedicated — which one?
Shared for sites under 100k monthly visitors and standard workloads. VPS for medium traffic, custom software or compliance. Dedicated for very high traffic or strict isolation.
Is LiteSpeed really faster than Apache + NGINX?
For static content and PHP, yes — LiteSpeed benchmarks 2-12x faster than Apache and 1.5-2x faster than NGINX + PHP-FPM. LiteSpeed Cache also integrates with WordPress better than any other cache.
How much should I pay for shared hosting?
In 2026, €3-12/month for a serious shared plan with NVMe, LiteSpeed and daily backups. Anything under €2/month is a red flag — usually old hardware and oversold servers.
Can I switch hosts later?
Yes — migration is usually free if the new host offers it. BeoHosting migrates sites for free from any provider, including cPanel-to-cPanel and manual transfers from custom panels.
What should I look for when choosing hosting?
The most important factors are: 1) Web server (LiteSpeed > Apache), 2) Disk type (NVMe SSD > SSD), 3) Uptime guarantee (min 99.9%), 4) English-language support, 5) Free SSL and domain, 6) Security (Imunify360), 7) Backup system (JetBackup), 8) Control panel (cPanel), 9) Renewal price (not just the promo), 10) Money-back guarantee.
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