There are more than 20 web hosting providers in Slovenia. Each of them has their own way of convincing you that they are the best for you. In the crowd of different necessary and unnecessary services, it can quickly happen that you order something you don’t even need. Let’s take a look at what to consider to make sure you choose what you really need for your website.

SSD arrays in servers

The most modern hosting is based on SSD disk arrays. They’ll make your website or shop up to 5 times faster, which will make all the difference to the user experience. It will also rank higher in Google search, thanks to faster loading times.

Server location

As a rule, hosting abroad is cheaper than in Slovenia, but only if the provider’s servers are located in Slovenia:

• your website will load faster,
• local optimisation will be done,
• support will be available quickly and in Slovenian.

Hosting packages

Each provider puts together its own packages. Most offer three or four hosting packages so you can choose the best one for you. There are at least 4 things to look out for when choosing:

• The amount of space they offer,
• the amount of web traffic,
• the number of email and FTP boxes,
• additional services such as antivirus protection, antispam protection, backup, etc.

Dashboard

You will manage all your domains and hosting through a control panel, so it is important that this is easy to use. The most popular is called cPanel, which we also use at NEOSERV.

User support

Most offer professional and fast support, available via phone and email. Some also offer help through a knowledge base or FAQ section.

Advanced services

For advanced websites and shops, it’s not enough just to have web hosting and a domain. Hosting providers also offer additional services:

• You’ll needan SSL certificate to ensure that the data transfer between your website and visitors is properly protected.
• Reseller hosting is web hosting for more demanding users. It allows you to create hosting packages for resale.
• The affiliate programme is designed to promote the services of the hosting provider, which can earn you extra money.

Compliments from satisfied customers

Customer compliments are a good indicator of a provider’ s performance. Most of them are genuine and realistic opinions about a particular service or product. These reviews can be used to check whether a company is successful and trustworthy.