How to choose a good web hosting and what hosting you need
Choosing the best web hosting is a key decision for the success of any online project. Proper hosting ensures speed, stability, security and, often, makes the difference between success and failure of your digital presence.
But with so many options, how do you know which one to choose?
In this practical guide, we explain what you should consider before hiring your hosting, with real advice and examples based on over 20 years of professional hosting experience.
If you are about to create your website or want to change providers, here you will find everything you need to make an informed, simple, and secure decision.
Learn about the different hosting options
Types of hosting available
Web hosting is the service that stores your page’s files, databases, and emails so they are accessible from the Internet. There are different types of hosting, and each one meets a different level of need.
Choosing correctly will allow you to optimize your resources, avoid unnecessary expenses, and ensure the proper performance of your website.
The main types of hosting are:
- Shared hosting: several users share the resources of the same server. It is economical, stable, and sufficient for blogs, portfolios, or small websites.
- WordPress hosting: designed for those who use WordPress. Includes optimization, enhanced security, and automatic updates.
- Website Builder: ideal for users without technical knowledge. Allows you to create your website with artificial intelligence and professional templates.
- Virtual server (VPS): offers more power and control. Each user has dedicated resources and can easily scale.
- Dedicated server: a complete server just for you. Maximum performance and customization.
💡 Tip: Don’t choose based on price alone. Look for a balance between features, support, and growth capacity.
Which one suits your project best?
Below, we provide a comparative guide with the most common types of hosting and a direct link if you want to see how they are offered at cdmon:
| Type of hosting | Main features | Ideal for | Option at cdmon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared hosting | Basic, economical, and easy to manage plan. Includes SSL and professional email. | Blogs, portfolios, and small websites. | Visit ours here |
| WordPress hosting | Optimized for WordPress, with automatic updates and integrated AI builder. | Online store or professional website with WordPress. | Visit ours here |
| Website Builder | Visual editor with templates, AI assistant, and hosting included. | Users who want to create their website easily. | Visit ours here |
| Virtual server (VPS) | Dedicated resources, root access, real-time scalability with Virtual Up. | Agencies, online stores, or websites with medium-high traffic. | Visit ours here |
| Dedicated server | Complete server for a single client. Maximum performance and total control. | Companies or projects with large requirements. | Visit ours here |
| Test platform | Temporary free hosting to test your website before publishing it. | Developers or projects in the initial phase. | Try for free here |
Look for quality technical support
24/7 Availability
Problems don’t give warnings. A website error or a downed email can happen at any time, even in the middle of the night. That’s why good hosting should offer 24/7 technical support.
Make sure the provider assists you in your language and with human support, not automated.
🧩 At cdmon we accompany you from day one, with 24/7 assistance and experts who speak your language: our team is available 365 days a year, in Spanish, Catalan, English, and Italian.
Agile and efficient response
Good support is not measured by the speed of response, but by the effectiveness in resolving. Efficient service minimizes downtime and instills confidence.
Before hiring, check if the provider offers multichannel support (phone, chat, ticket) and guaranteed response times.
🧩 At cdmon you can contact us by phone, chat, or ticket, always with direct assistance from specialized technicians. Our satisfaction rate of 97% supports the speed and quality of our support.
Review the hosting activity history
Uptime rate
Availability or uptime indicates the percentage of time your website remains active. A good provider should guarantee at least 99.9% uptime, equivalent to less than 45 minutes of downtime per month.
Why is it so important?
Because every minute offline means loss of visits, sales, and SEO positioning. If your website is down, users lose trust and Google may penalize you.
🧩 At cdmon we take this point very seriously. Our servers are monitored 24/7 and hosted in data centers in Spain, ensuring a fast and stable connection. With our 99.95% uptime, your website will always be available to your customers, without unexpected interruptions.
This translates into faster local speed and better positioning for your website.
User reviews and ratings
In addition to technical data, the experience of other users is a very valuable indicator. Look for verified reviews or comments in specialized forums: there you will discover if the provider responds quickly, meets deadlines, and keeps promises.
Listening to the opinion of other professionals will help you anticipate problems and choose more wisely.
💡 Tip: Check the most recent reviews, not just the general ones. The quality of service can improve or worsen over time.
🧩 With over 20 years of experience, at cdmon we maintain a loyal community thanks to the transparency, human attention, and security of our services.
Evaluate the quality-price ratio
Comparison of prices and services
The cheapest hosting is not always the best. The important thing is to understand what each plan includes and what value it provides. Some offer very low prices, but with limited resources or basic support. Others, on the other hand, add useful extras like free SSL, automatic backups, or advanced support.
💡 Tip: Always compare price, performance, and support. These are the three pillars that determine if a hosting is worth its cost.
🧩 At cdmon all plans include SSL certificates, daily automatic backups, and no permanence, as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee. This allows you to try without risk and choose with confidence.
Avoid hidden costs
Before hiring, carefully read the service conditions. Some providers charge for restoring backups, SSL certificates, or migrations. Others apply discounts only for the first year and then double the rate.
🧩 At cdmon there is no small print: migrations are free, prices are transparent, and you can cancel whenever you want. Flexibility and clarity from day one.
Confirm that you can scale your hosting
Options for resource expansion
Your website can grow, and with it your technical needs. Choose a hosting that allows you to easily expand or reduce resources, without having to migrate or stop the service. A good provider will allow you to adapt to traffic peaks, new functionalities, or project size changes without complications.
🧩 At cdmon we have a system that allows you to increase resources in real-time, without interruptions or service outages. This way you can adapt to the growth of your website without worrying about technical limits.
Flexibility in migration between plans
In addition to scaling resources, it is essential that you can move from one type of service to another —for example, from shared hosting to a virtual or dedicated server— without losing information or experiencing interruptions. A rigid provider can limit your growth or make you pay more than necessary. A good provider should facilitate that transition.
💡 Tip: Flexibility is not just about scaling, but also about reducing. True scalability means being able to move between services: from shared hosting to a VPS or from a dedicated server to a simpler plan. Choose a provider that allows you to adjust resources according to the season or demand.
🧩 At cdmon, if your project grows and you need a Virtual Server or even a Dedicated Server, our technical team takes care of performing the complete migration for you. And if later you need to reduce, we also help you return to a hosting plan without loss of data or emails. The flexibility is total: you decide, we make it possible.
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Easy installation of popular CMS
Having a website today should not require technical knowledge. Therefore, a good hosting provider should offer one-click automatic installations for the most used CMS: WordPress, Joomla, PrestaShop, or Drupal.
💡 Tip: if your provider does not offer automatic installation or preconfigured templates, you will waste time on tasks that should be simple.
🧩 At cdmon, for example, you can install WordPress in seconds and start customizing your website without complications. In addition, both the WordPress Hosting and the Website Builder with AI allow you to generate your site in a guided way, with intelligent assistants and professional templates.
Intuitive control panel
Not all control panels are the same. A clear and accessible design makes the difference between wasting time or enjoying managing your website. Ideally, you should be able to manage domains, emails, databases, and backups from one place.
🧩 The cdmon control panel is designed precisely for that: easy, visual, and in your language. From it, you can access your services, make technical changes, or manage your email with total autonomy.
Conclusion
Choosing good hosting is not just a technical matter: it is an investment in stability, visibility, and peace of mind. Compare options, review support, and evaluate the growth capacity in the medium term.
💡 With cdmon you will have state-of-the-art technology, 24/7 human assistance, and servers in Spain, which translates into better local SEO and a faster and safer user experience.
It’s not just about hosting your website but about giving it the perfect environment to grow. Learn more about our web hosting plans and choose the one that best suits your project.
By: Miriam Chica
A code lover and mountain explorer. If she’s not writing about DNS or servers, you’ll probably find her dancing or enjoying the sea.
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