So, here is the second part of “Finding the Right Host for your Blog“.
Server Requirements : WordPress server requirements are simple, ( as long as you are planning not to host wordpress MU, or plugins that require additional features and resources ). Lets go straight to wordpress.org, and check out server requirements.
PHP 4.3 or greater
MySQL 4.0 or greater
The mod_rewrite Apache module
If you are too lazy to check this out, wordpress has an email template that you can send to your “would be” host, and then just wait for their answer. Okay, don’t get confused. Most of the webhosts support all these 3 on all of their linux based plans.
Additional features/offers : Now it’s time to check for some additional stuff !! . Do they give you something extra ? like, Google Apps ready ? A free premium theme ? A collection of themes and plugins ? Free domain name ? contests ? Coupons ? Competition in Webhosting industry is really HUGE. Make use of it, get more features addons and more !!!
WordPress Friendly ?: It’s not just about support wordpress, and meeting server requirements. It’s about giving you everything that is “WordPress”
A special plan for wordpress hosting ? Support staff with WordPress knowledge ? Separate section in forum and Knowledge base for WordPress and wordpress related issues ? Easy upgrades? ( I am lucky enough to have a host which gets me the latest version through their one click install, on the same day of it’s release)
Finding a good host is easy, but finding the best host is not. With lot of webhosts with almost the same features and offers, you are going to have a tough time finding the best one. Ask friends who host their own website, check forums, ask for feedbck … get to know the company and their policies before you sign up. Make sure they meet your requirements. All the best
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6 comments ↓
nice posts dude …this is the only blog to find domain related queries
keep up the good work
@ arvind
thank you
u r tagged…
@ vishesh
thanks .. but another tag ???
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