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More storage = Better service?

In the last couple years there has been a war between hosting companies over how much storage their plans offer.   This has been a great thing for the hosting consumers out there.   Not long ago, the average hosting account offered 50-200 MB of storage.   These days, you should expect no less than 1GB (sometimes even 2gb or 5gb) of web space on your new hosting plan.

Now, here's the Catch!

Many hosting companies made serious technology compromises to compete in the storage war.   Often, switching from expensive ISP grade hardware to much cheaper, consumer grade storage devices. So watch out for anyone offering an insane amount of storage with their entry level account.   If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.   Besides, the vast majority of websites will never come close to using up all of their space.   All of the hosting companies that made it to our Top 10 list offer plenty of quality storage space to get you off to a great start.

Start small, don't buy a tractor to mow your lawn.

Yes, that's right, we said it! There is such thing as too much when it comes to hosting!

The most common mistake people make when selecting their new hosting plan is they tend to be attracted to larger, more expensive plans then they really need.  

The new breed of hosting accounts available today are incredibly affordable and powerful. So do yourself a favor, save some money and get started on a basic hosting package.   Any reliable host will gladly let you upgrade your account down the road when you really need it.   This will save you from jumping into a big over-powered, complicated server until your site is ready for it.

As always, you can refer to our Top 10 list of trusted hosting companies to find a great hosting package that's right for your site.