Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Customer Support is Crucial

No matter what else you try to find in a web hosting company, it is wise to be looking for good customer support. All web hosts will claim they provide it, in the same way all heavyweight boxers will proclaim they will their next fight by a knockout. Simply because somebody says something, doesn’t mean it is accurate. There are many things you will need to make certain your web hosting provider offers before deciding that it will supply you with the proper degree of customer support.


A toll-free customer support line is a sure indication that the company actually is confident that it can provide you the assistance you need without any fuss. Someone has to pay for the phone call and if it isn’t you, it will be them. If they’re paying for the call, they need it to be quick and final, so they will work very hard to get you back up and operating if there’s unscheduled outage. Nevertheless, it is beneficial to have a record of each issue, so if they offer additional email support, you should double up by sending them email.

Several of the better web hosting companies also have customer forums. If they’re any good they will be moderated by techies, and placing a post on the discussion board is a good idea if you have an unresolved difficulty. They don’t want to see posts stating their service is bad, because that is likely to result in lost business- expect someone to respond to your issue quickly and have you operational again. Lastly, watch out for hosts who have frequently updated records of outages and other issues on their site. If you are going to have downtime, it is good to be informed in advance.

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