Switching Web Hosts Avoid These Things

by Internet Marketing Online on Jan.11, 2012, under Domains and Hosting

Switching Web Hosts

There are a number of things that you will definitely want to avoid if you are about to switch from one web hosting provider to another. Trust me, I own hundreds of websites and have made every mistake in the book. If you want to avoid a lot of heartache then you should learn from my mistakes. Below are a few mistakes that you will want to avoid making if you are thinking of making the switch.

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¢ Do not change your web host unless you actually need to. Why would you want to fix something that is not broken. When you move from one host to another, things can go wrong so this is always going to carry some risk. If the service you are currently getting is reasonable, then you might end up regretting your decision.

¢ Do not attempt to move your website unless you have fully backed everything up. Sometimes things go wrong when making the switch and you could find that all your website data disappears so that is why you need to have the backup.

¢ It might be better to pay someone to make the move for you if you can afford this payment. Some web hosting providers will move your website free of charge and if you are offered this service, you should definitely consider it. If you do decide to get somebody else to do this task for you then still back up your website just in case.

¢ It is better to have some spare time on your hands when it comes to making the move. This is not something that you want to rush too much. Although these moves are generally straightforward, it is better to have some time on your hands to sort out any problems which could arise.

¢ During the first 48 hours after you make the move you will not be able to add new content, and new comments might be lost. To avoid this happening, you should warn your visitors not to leave comments during this time.

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