Our team analysed more than 50 top web hosting providers and compiled thousands of data points to whittle down our top 10 recommendations. These data points were all linked toward five major categorieseach containing multiple subcategories of their own

The five categories used for our final rankings include user reviews, customer service, additional features and offerings, pricing and range of hosting options

Most hosting plans offer a laundry list of features written in technical jargon not easily understood by the everyday consumer. For example, a cPanel is a standard component of most web hosting services and wouldnt necessarily be considered a featurethough, it is commonly added to the lengthy list of web hosting features. Fluff like this can make it difficult to narrow down on the features that differentiate providers and actually matter to business owners

In this guide, we made sure that each recommended web hosting provider offered the basics and then zeroed in on the additional features that make them noteworthy contenders

Pricing is often another confusing area when comparing web hosting plans. Many plans include multiple price options depending on the contract term length, and oftentimes the introductory rates drastically differ from renewal rates. We took this into consideration in our ratings and also made sure to call out jumps in renewal prices so users know what to expect

Lastly, we carefully considered which hosting plans were best suited for a business based on what stage they are in, immediate goals and even what industry they are in.