9. Cheap is great but budget and free are never good
8. Make sure you have phone support
7. Linux rocks windows hosting sucks
6. Always use cpanel control panel
5. Make sure there is one click script installation
4. Test the hosting support before buying
3..Larger more stable companies offer peace of mind
2. Be aware of your uptime
1. Backup your sites regularly
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