An essential feature that you would have to consider when selecting a web hosting package is the bandwidth,the amount of data transfer that you are allowed to have for a hosting package.Now a lot of hosting companies are providing “unlimited bandwidth” for their hosting plans.
other must have features that webmasters looking for are:
Unlimited Domains Hosting : This feature helps you to host unlimited domains in one web hosting account.Most top level hosting companies are providing this feature.Make sure you can add unlimited domains before selecting your web hosting provider.
Unlimited web Space : Top web hosting companies provide unlimited web space on their shared hosting plan.You can host any number of files including pictures and videos using this feature.
Video tutorials : Video instructions are the best way to understand how each and every features in a web hosting plan works.It saves a lot of time and energy if you are new to web hosting.
Live Customer Support : You MUST ensure this feature before selecting your web hosting company.Top hosting companies provide support through phone,email or live chat.
Make sure that you get all these feature before selecting your hosting provider.
I am using Hostgator as my web hosting provider for years.I am 100% satisfied with their hosting.Their customer survice is awesome.Most of the time your query wil be answered within 15 minutes.Their live chat help is also great.
Hostgator gives some great coupon codes which helps you to save your money for the first month of hosting.
http://www.hostgator.com/shared.shtml
Coupon code: JURY
HostGator recently reached 200,000 active satisfied customers.Here is the blog post
http://blog.hostgator.com/2009/09/10/200000-web-hosting-clients-and-climbing/
