ProductsCart
Name.com Blog
September 27, 2016

Choosing the right hosting plan for your eCommerce site


If you’ve come up with a great idea for an online store, or are ready to go pro with your shop on eBay or Etsy, you’re probably spending a lot of time thinking about your eCommerce store and what you want it to be like. You might have already come up with a store name, a color scheme, a couple of snazzy slogans—and that’s great! But you may have overlooked a decision that could make or break your site: choosing a great hosting plan.

Why is a quality hosting plan important?

Website hosting is the service that connects the words, images, and content on your website to the millions of users browsing the internet. So if you have an unreliable hosting plan that constantly goes down or causes your pages to load at a snail’s pace, you’ll leave your customers with a poor impression and could inevitably lose out on valuable business.

Choosing a web hosting provider that offers a high percentage of uptime, plenty of bandwidth, and free backup services will save you time and future stress, and is one of the most important investments you’ll make for your online business.

Hosting options for every eCommerce owner

There are plenty of hosting options available that offer varying levels of storage, bandwidth, and perks, which come at multiple price points to fit every budget.

Experienced website owners can choose any level of Name.com‘s hosting plans as a solid foundation for their website. Stick to a basic Startup plan for an affordable plan that offers 99.9% guaranteed uptime, or opt for the Unbelievable plan for additional perks like a free SSL certificate for your website.

If you’re more of a beginner who plans on building the site yourself, that’s no problem either. Name.com’s Business plan for Website Builder was created specifically for eCommerce owners who want to use an easy drag-and-drop interface to create their online store.

Choosing the right hosting plan is important for ensuring the success of your website, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a grueling process. Browse the available options and decide what best suits your online needs—you’ll be glad to have made an informed choice in the long run.

Choose your hosting plan

 

Share this article!