E-commerce: Six Things To Know Before Choosing a Web Host

1. Understand the distinctions between different hosting options. As the e-commerce business has matured, hosting offers have split into several distinct categories, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.

* Shared hosting allows you to share server space with other companies. The host manages the server almost completely, although you still maintain your site. The Good: It’s a cheaper option since multiple clients pay for the server. The bad (or potentially bad): But if one of those other companies experiences heavy traffic, your site’s performance will suffer.