Short answer
Do not compare web hosting on price and gigabytes alone. Check technical compatibility, domain and email limits, SSL, backups, availability, customer support, total renewal cost and the path to a larger plan.
Start with your own requirements
A simple company website, an active online shop and an agency managing several client sites need very different hosting environments.
- the type of website you are launching or moving;
- the application, CMS and technologies it uses;
- the required number of domains, websites and mailboxes;
- current storage use and expected growth;
- how much downtime the business can tolerate;
- the level of technical help you expect.
1. Technical compatibility
Runtime
Check the required PHP version, extensions and any other application dependencies.
Databases
Review supported database types, quantity and management options.
CMS
Confirm that WordPress or another platform’s requirements are met.
Special requirements
Ask for explicit confirmation if you need Node.js, Docker, staging or developer-specific tooling.
Good to know: DES Hosting shared plans currently do not include Node.js, Docker or staging. PostgreSQL can be provided on request.
2. Look beyond storage
A plan may have plenty of storage left but still be unsuitable because its domain or database allowance has been reached.
- connected domains and separate websites;
- email account counts and mail limits;
- database quantity and supported types;
- data transfer and acceptable-use terms;
- file, process and other resource limits;
- upgrade and plan-change options.
3. Backups and restoration
The statement “backups included” is not enough. A reliable service explains frequency, retention and restoration clearly.
DES Hosting creates daily backups of every web hosting plan. Critical data should also have an independent backup.
- how often backups are created;
- how long restore points are retained;
- which data the backup includes;
- how restoration is requested and how long it takes;
- whether restoration has an extra fee or usage limit.
4. SSL, email and the control panel
SSL
Check whether automatic HTTPS is included, how it renews and when a separate certificate may be needed.
Review mailbox quantity, storage, delivery features and day-to-day management.
Control panel
Domains, files, databases and email should be manageable without unnecessary complexity.
5. Availability and customer support
For a business website, check whether the provider makes a measurable availability commitment, how downtime is defined and what process applies after an outage.
Support language, channels, responsibilities and the escalation path for urgent technical incidents all matter.
DES Hosting commits to 99.9% annual availability and provides Hungarian-language support under its contractual terms.
6. Price, renewal and total cost
- whether the displayed price is monthly or annual;
- whether taxes are included;
- whether the price changes after the introductory period;
- whether SSL, domains or backups cost extra;
- fees for upgrades, restores or other operations;
- renewal and cancellation conditions.
Good to know: The cheapest-looking offer does not always have the lowest total cost. Compare the same period and service scope.
A short checklist before you decide
- All application requirements are supported.
- Storage includes sensible growth headroom.
- Domain, email and database limits fit.
- SSL and essential operational features are included.
- Backup and restoration conditions are clear.
- Support language and availability are appropriate.
- Renewal price and total cost are transparent.
- A larger plan is available when required.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about this topic
What is the most important hosting selection factor?
The plan must fit the website’s technical and business requirements. Price, capacity, limits, backups and support work together.
Should I choose unlimited hosting?
Unlimited offers can still have resource and acceptable-use limits. Always read the detailed terms.
Do I need paid SSL?
The automatic Let’s Encrypt SSL included with hosting is enough for many general websites. A separate certificate can make sense for specific warranty or multi-subdomain needs.
Can I move to a larger plan later?
This varies by provider. Check the upgrade process, possible fees and how the transition is handled before ordering.
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