1-Click Installation
Building a website is much easier when you don’t have to search for what to download and where to download it from. With 1-click installation, you can automatically install WordPress on your web hosting and be up and running in minutes, all with just the click of a button.
99.9% Uptime
It’s important to find out in advance what percentage of uptime your hosting provider guarantees. While unplanned downtime can happen, the provider’s guarantee makes a difference. A 99% uptime guarantee might sound good, consider that a week has 168 hours. 1% of that is 100 minutes, and 0.1% is 10 minutes. You certainly wouldn’t want your website to be down for more than an hour and a half a week without recourse, just because your provider only guarantees 99% uptime. While you shouldn’t expect your site to be down for that long, the guarantee reflects how the provider handles contingencies and troubleshooting speed. If you have a choice, opt for a provider that offers 99.9% uptime.
Backup
Regular backups are crucial for websites, as it’s always possible for a website to be hacked. In such cases, having a recent backup allows you to quickly restore your website to its original state.
SSL Certificate
An SSL certificate encrypts the communication between the website and the visitor, preventing third parties from accessing personal information shared on the site. It is highly recommended for sites that offer online shopping or require personal information. Most browsers now mark sites without SSL as not secure and warn visitors, so to avoid deterring people, it’s a good idea to use one—even for the simplest portfolio or blog. Many providers offer free SSL certificates with web hosting and WordPress hosting, which you can easily install. It’s worth being cautious and selecting one!
Email Hosting
Using a domain-based email address for business correspondence makes you look more professional. It’s a good idea to include an email hosting service with your WordPress hosting package to store and manage your emails.
If you’re starting a WordPress website, you’ll need a domain name and WordPress hosting. From there, you can easily build your website on your own.