Magento is a powerful and adaptable platform for eCommerce websites, capable of hosting extensive and varied sites with fast loading times and impressive uptime. However, a Magento site is only as effective as its hosting solution, and as your business grows and develops, you’ll reach a point where you may outgrow your initial hosting needs and will need to find a new Magento 2 hosting provider. Regardless of the current size of your business, your eCommerce sector, and your growth objectives, there are a few factors you should consider before choosing a new Magento hosting provider. Here’s a list of the top three things the best Magento 2 hosting providers should offer.
1) Speed
Loading speed is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a hosting provider. In eCommerce, slow website speeds can severely affect your purchase rates – and every website must be optimised to load quickly and accurately on all devices, not just desktop PCs and laptops. Also, slow-loading websites may fare poorly on Google search pages, which eventually affects the amount of traffic and potential customers your site receives. Magento websites are complex structures and may load slowly if your hosting provision isn’t optimised for the files and images hosted on your site, and for the required number of customer interactions. The cause of a slow-running Magento website can normally be attributed directly to the hosting provider, such as old hardware, accidental server misconfigurations, or poor server maintenance. That’s why it’s paramount to ensure that your Magento hosting provider has up-to-date servers and can ensure consistently fast loading speeds, even if you experience a sudden increase in visitor numbers or sales.
2) Security
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of cyber security during online transactions and may be skeptical of even browsing an eCommerce site without the appropriate safeguards in place. In light of this, there simply is no room for risks or shortcuts when it comes to website security, especially because, as one of the world’s most prominent eCommerce platforms, Magento is a prime target for malicious hackers and fraudsters. The best Magento hosting providers offer security assurances specific to the Magento platform to close the loopholes and weak points often exploited by criminals. Additional security features include comprehensive DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service attacks) and anti-malware protection, advanced virus scanning, and the setup of firewalls to monitor your network traffic.
3) Technical Support
Some ‘entry-level’ Magento hosting packages are geared towards smaller independent eCommerce businesses and start-ups, and while they are cheap, offer limited technical support and scalability. Additionally, although many hosting companies will offer hosting for Magento eCommerce sites, they don’t specialise in Magento, and as a result their servers and operating systems aren’t optimised for the platform. As a larger or more established eCommerce business, you will need more robust and comprehensive technical support guarantees if you experience server problems outside of standard office hours, as well as a rapid support SLA. It’s always worth paying extra for a premium support plan that matches the requirements of your eCommerce enterprise and gives you peace of mind. Having that extra level of support in place can ensure that your hosting runs smoothly, and your website doesn’t unexpectedly go off-line, potentially costing you thousands in lost sales. And if there are any technical problems, you’ll have a dedicated team ready to get everything back online quickly so your business experiences minimal disruption.
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