Is It Time You Switched Hosting Teams? Questions to Ask Yourself

Hosting is the kind of thing no business owner would pay for if they didn’t have to. But then again, the same can be said for every expense across the business world of which there are quite a lot. This is precisely why it’s never pleasant to face the prospect of cutting loose one hosting provider in favour of another – signing up in the first place is a necessary evil most aren’t exactly keen to repeat. Sadly though, there comes a time for many where taking stock of what’s being returned doesn’t seem to tally with what’s being paid out for hosting care, so it’s in the best interests of the business to leave.So if you’re wondering if any of the above applies to you, ask yourself the following:       Am I Using My Service Package Fully?Right off the bat comes a rather black and white consideration – are you using every service your package you’re paying for features? If you take a good look at all the things your hosting package offers you and your business, there’s a very good chance that there will be at least a few things in there that you aren’t actually making use of. And should this prove to be the case, it means you are wasting money on things you don’t need. The best hosting packages are built around the needs of the business right down to the letter and offer nothing more or less than 100% coverage for the lowest possible price.Is My Loyalty Being Rewarded?If you have been with your chosen hosting partner for a while now, ask yourself how they are rewarding your loyalty. Are you being offered consistently lower prices every year? How about priority when and where you need them? Any bonus services thrown in just to say thank you? You don’t have to be greedy, but if it’s plain as day that you’re not in any way being rewarded for your loyalty, or worse still are finding service standards tapering off with time, it’s just common sense that you’d be better off elsewhere.Am I Happy With Turnaround Times?Team up with the best hosting provider like Pivotal Hosting and you’ll be guaranteed the fastest response and turnaround times in the business – simple as that. Sadly, with those of a lesser calibre the best you might be able to hope for is a 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour response followed by action when and where they feel like it. Not happy with turnaround times? Find a better partner.How Have They Assisted the Growth of My Business?Last but not least, ask yourself how – other than just fixing the odd bug here and there – they’ve actually contributed to the future of your business. Have they served as a valuable partner offering input and consultancy, or just sat around dormant only stepping in when asked directly? These days you need so much more than silent partner in hosting to get by and take your business to where it needs to be, so don’t settle for anything less.