Choosing the Right Hosting for Your Portfolio Website

Hosting. The scariest part of creating a portfolio website, right? (Cue blood-curdling scream) Don’t worry, it’s actually not that scary. I promise.

Decoding Hosting

Remember when you were a kid, and you had those sleepovers where your friend’s parents also made pancakes the next morning? Think of your portfolio website as your friend visiting, and the hosting service is the parent that provides a place to crash and pancakes in the morning. Your website needs a place to live, with good services (like pancakes, yum!).

Shared or Dedicated Hosting

The next monster lurking under your bed is whether to choose shared or dedicated hosting. Shared hosting is like living in an apartment building. You share resources with your neighbors. It’s affordable, but if your neighbor decides to throw a loud party (i.e., heavy website traffic) at 2 am, you might get the short end of the stick.
Dedicated hosting, on the other hand, is like having your own house. You have all the resources to yourself, but it’s a bit more expensive. If you expect your website to grow quickly, it might be worth investing in dedicated hosting. Otherwise, shared hosting is a good starting point.

Budgeting for Web Hosting

Now, unless you’ve found a money tree growing in your backyard (in which case, call me, we need to talk), you’re going to need to consider how much you’re willing to spend. Most hosting plans range from pocket change to “Wait, how much?!” with varying features and service quality. Make sure to assess your needs correctly and choose an affordable plan.

Customer Service

Ever gotten lost at IKEA and couldn’t find anyone to help? It’s like wandering the labyrinth with the Minotaur. A good hosting service will have top-notch customer service available to help you navigate and solve any issues that arise. Read reviews and find a hosting service that won’t give you the IKEA treatment.
So, let’s recap. A good host is like a good parent when you’re a kid – it provides a comfortable place for your website (or you) to stay, offers good services (like pancakes), and doesn’t let other websites (or your friends) take up all the resources and ruin your online experience.
Last joke alert:
Why did the website go on a diet?
It had too many cookies.
Alright, I’m here all week, folks. Next lesson, we’ll dive into plugging in and setting up your website in your new online accommodation. Until then, happy hosting!