How Long to Pay For? - Page 2

shockym · Post #16 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 11:19 AM

Testing out a host is not that bad for a few months. When you go to buy a car you research the dealership and get a test drive. Many providers will let you have a free trial run to see how they operate, not all but many you just need to do the research and find them.

brianf · Post #17 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 07:57 AM

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Many providers will let you have a free trial run to see how they operate, not all but many you just need to do the research and find them.

Those that do not outright may do so if you send an email and chat with them about their services. Others have 20 or 30 day money back guarantee's, which allows you to trial their services and provides the host with some assurance that you're not a SPAM'er.

alemcherry · Post #18 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 01:04 PM

If the host doesnt charge much setup fees, trying out for one month before paying anual is good. Otherwise, if they offer 30 day money back guarantee, pay for one year.

imaclient · Post #19 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 07:50 AM

I will never pay a one year package from a web hosting company if it is my first time to get service from them. Better follow what most of us suggest you to do, test the service for a month or two then you could decide if you will get a long-term hosting from that company.

AbbieRose · Post #20 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 11:42 AM

Regarding the legality, I am sure that the TOS would have been written by someone very knowledgable in writing them. They would make sure that there are get outs, and loop holes and plenty of ways to make sure that they are not held liable for anything.

appage · Post #21 (**permalink**) 02-28-2008, 06:41 PM

Like everyone has mentioned before me...it's better to try them out for a short period of time before comitting to a long term plan. You can also upgrade to a longer plan if you like their services.

tojona · Post #22 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 05:10 PM

Monthly on standing order is good, because you can always cancel if you're not happy with the service or want to move on.

Lesli · Post #23 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 05:25 PM

Go with monthly, to start with. Additionally, if the host offers multiple plans, go with the smallest plan that will run your site - then, after 3 or 6 months, upgrade to the plan you want and prepay for six months or a year. That not only lets you try them out for 3 or 6 months, but if you find that they don't meet your needs, you can move a bit more easily and will potentially have spent less money in that trial period.

Also be sure to back up your site even more frequently during the trial period - again, to make things easier for you if you do decide to move.