{"id":283138,"date":"2018-09-18T12:29:41","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T11:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/?p=283138"},"modified":"2019-08-31T22:16:42","modified_gmt":"2019-08-31T21:16:42","slug":"hosting-companies-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/hosting-companies-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Hosting Companies in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re involved in the business of website design or you\u2019re planning to create a website<\/a> for your business, one of the things that should be on the top of your mind is the type of hosting that your website will use.<\/p>\n

There are several indigenous companies and in this post, we will be taking a look at these hosting companies.<\/p>\n

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However, there are several factors you should consider when choosing any of these hosting companies; these include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Speed<\/li>\n
  2. Up time,<\/li>\n
  3. Web security<\/li>\n
  4. Responsive customer service<\/li>\n
  5. Storage and bandwidth<\/li>\n
  6. Price<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Speed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This is one of the most important factors when considering the hosting company that you intend to use. Ideally, your web host should respond within 200ms based on data from Google. So you need to look for a host with a good profile when it comes to speed.<\/p>\n

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        Uptime<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        You can not underestimate uptime if you want to create a reliable website for your audience. Your website\u2019s uptime should be at least 99% as even an uptime of 98% can mean your site is down for six days of the year.<\/p>\n

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          Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Thousands of websites get hacked frequently and this often happens because these website have not been secured by the web host. Most web hosting companies provide security although the package might be more expensive than the regular package but there are some packages that come with a free SSL (security) certificate.<\/p>\n

          However, it is important that you use a host that provides security features like automatic updates and malware scanning. \u00a0Also, automated backup is an extra security that you should consider when looking to secure your website.<\/p>\n

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            Customer service<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Your web host should be easily reached at any point in time. The standard customer service should be available 24\/7\/365. Some of the options deployed by most web hosting system include phone, ticket systems and online chat. These options may or may not be free.<\/p>\n

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              Storage and bandwidth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              The storage feature of your ideal web hosting is dependent on the package you select. This is why you should have an idea of your expected web traffic before selecting a web host. The bandwidth is an indication of how much data can flow through from the server and this can affect your website speed.<\/p>\n

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                Price<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                It is easy to go for the cheapest webhost but it is best you select a web hosting plan that isn\u2019t just cheap but one that is reliable and secure. Also, you should consider the other features you are looking for in this web host.<\/p>\n

                Before we delve into the hosting companies in Nigeria<\/a>, let\u2019s take a look at the key features of the international web hosting companies that are popular in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

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                1. HostGator Cloud<\/strong> | Speed (A+) | Avg. Response Time (144 ms)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n