How many times have you tried to hire a company to build your website, only to see that they want you to pay exorbitant fees to them in exchange for hosting your site after they build it? Don’t fall for this tactic. There are many web hosting companies out there, fighting for your business. Use the tips below to find the right one for your needs that fits into your budget.

You can almost always save money on your web hosting by paying in advance. Discounts for multi-month and yearly packages are common. However, you don’t want to lock in with an unreliable host. Try out a new host for a month or two before you lock in a long-term commitment, and check out the cancellation and refund policy beforehand.

Make sure any offers of “unlimited” data transfer are actually unlimited. Many web hosts advertise unlimited data transfer in their …