Large or small web hosting company?

Large and small web hosting companies each have advantages and disadvantages. Which web hosting provider is the best web host for you depends on the factors that are important to you and on the company itself.

Note that while the factors here are typical for the size of the web hosting company, they aren't necessarily true about each web host.

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* 1 Large web hosting companies

o 1.1 Advantages

o 1.2 Disadvantages

* 2 Small web hosting companies

o 2.1 Advantages

o 2.2 Disadvantages

Large web hosting companies

Advantages

* You know that they've been in business for a while, so they aren't likely to go out of business.

* They can hire more support staff.

* They may be able to invest in higher-grade equipment.

* They can offer a wider range of features.

Disadvantages

* Support is less personal.

* Some larger web hosts won't work as hard to keep your business when problems occur because you're more easily replaceable.

Small web hosting companies

Advantages

* Customer support may be more personal; the company owner and staff often know you personally.

* The chain of communication between staff members is shorter, which can lead to faster service with some concerns.

* The web host may go beyond what support staff usually does to help you and to accommodate your needs.

* Some smaller web hosts offer specialized services or hosting in combination with related services.

Disadvantages

* Support staff might not be available 24/7 every day.

* The company might not have all the features you require, especially as your site grows.

* If the company is new, it doesn't have a reputation that you can research, and newer companies are more likely to fail.