You might not get lucky enough to have picked a great host on your first, or even second, attempt. Even after doing all the research we can a host doesn’t end up as great as they seemed in pre-sales. What can you do if this happens to you? Fortunately you do have options, so don’t decide to scrap your site just yet. Even if you’re thinking your host has ruined all of your start-up buzz you can still bring your site back.

First, you need to know when to get out. This means that you need to know when it is time to run, and most importantly, when it is time to look for a new Web hosting service. So, at what point do you make this drop-it-and-run decision? There are a few indications, so here is a short list you can use for reference.

First off, if you are experiencing outages of any kind, it is a sign of trouble. But, if you are experiencing enough outages that your website is offline for over 15% of the time, then it is definitely time to look for a new Web host. And this does not mean that you should take your time either, you need to find one yesterday! Outages can cause irreparable damage to your website, making it hard for you to get your good name back. With most websites, the key to your success is being able to be up and running all the time, not just some of the time. How often have you been irritated because your favorite store closed earlier than you thought it did? Well, think of a website in the same way, it should be open 24 hours a day, no less.

If you’re feeling like it’s tough deciding to leave your host, that’s normal. It’s not often an easy decision to make, especially if all you’re having is a series of very small problems and no big ones. A lot of people think that the next host might be even worse, so they can keep putting up with these problems knowing they won’t get fixed. While you may have to pay a couple dollars a month more for your web hosting, you will be able to find a host that offers the quality you expect and deserve. A better host will often mean more repeat and new visitors for your site as well!

Colby writes about Web hosting and related topics.

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