Which Web Host is Right for You?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How would you describe your website?

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  • A.
    It's brand new or still pretty small.
  • B.
    My site is established but I don't see it growing much larger.
  • C.
    It's growing and I plan on adding more.
  • D.
    I get a lot of traffic and use many functions and features.
• 2.
  Do you want to pay monthly or annually?

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  • A.
    I need to pay monthly and can't afford to pay for the year.
  • B.
    I would prefer to pay monthly but might pay annually if the price is right.
  • C.
    Whatever will give me the best bang for my bang, I don't care.
  • D.
    I want to pay annually for year(s) of my hosting.
• 3.
  What's the most important thing your host could offer?

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  • A.
    Very affordable prices.
  • B.
    The best customer support.
  • C.
    Super fast speeds.
  • D.
    Room to grow.
  • E.
    A company that goes above and beyond.
• 4.
  How will you be maintaining your website? (backups, security, updates)

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  • A.
    I plan on maintaining and updating everything myself.
  • B.
    I'd prefer if my host auto-updated and managed maintenance. 
  • C.
    Website maintenance is something I've never thought about.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Siteground

  Siteground is my most #1 recommended web host because they're a great choice for just about everyone. If you're just starting out you'll be off to a great start with their top-notch customer support, blazing fast caching and server speeds, and they even manage a lot of things like updates and backups. It's not the cheapest option and you can't pay by the month, but you'll find that Siteground is highly regarded among bloggers. They have a wide range of plans that fit for brand new website owners to high-traffic websites that have a lot of moving parts. Pro Tip: Sign up for as many years as you can to take advantage of the special intro pricing! It will go up after you renew.
• 2.
  Namecheap

  Namecheap is the most affordable hosting company on this list and you can even pay by the month if you prefer. Although Namecheap has built it's reputation as the domain king, they've recently began offering shared and managed WordPress hosting plans. I was able to get my first year of hosting for less than $30 and that's not even the smallest plan. While you won't have the super fast speeds or instant support of some more expensive hosting companies, you'll find Namecheap is a great choice for a brand new blogger or someone creating their very first website.
• 3.
  Kinsta

  Kinsta is the highest quality and most premium host on this list. They offer completely managed hosting which means you never need to worry about updates, security, or the latest technologies. And they are literally the fastest web host I have ever used. Their support is amazing and I love the branding of their custom dashboard, which is also very easy to use. You'll pay at least $30 a month for one of their plans but it's 100% worth it if your website gets a lot of traffic, uses a lot of resources (like plugins), and needs to be running perfectly all the time.
• 4.
  Lyrical Hosting

  Lyrical Hosting sets themselves apart because you're with a business that is run by a real person (who I often see in FB Groups) and they actually want to help small business owners. They're flexible enough that you can pay monthly or by the year and include so many extra features that you'll never find in another hosting company. You get access to their exclusive FB community, free stock photos every month, and they even plant trees on your hosting anniversary! What other host can say that? Everything is completely managed, meaning you don't have to worry about updates, security, or the latest technologies. And their support is next-level because they can concentrate on you unlike giant corporations. If you're looking for a quality web host that cares about fellow small business owners, is transparent about pricing, and offers great features you can't go wrong with Lyrical Host.