Choosing a hosting service is one of the key steps when launching a website or online project. Errors at this stage can lead to slow download speeds, outages, security vulnerabilities, and even loss of customers. Many users make typical mistakes when choosing a hosting service, not taking into account important aspects such as performance, reliability and data protection.

In this article, we will look at the main mistakes that are made when choosing a hosting service, and tell you how to avoid them so that your site works stably and safely and that your money is not wasted.

Choosing the cheapest hosting without regard to quality

One of the most common mistakes is choosing the cheapest hosting without analyzing the characteristics and reliability of the provider. Cheap rates can mean:

• Slow loading of the website due to overloaded servers.
• Frequent crashes and crashes due to outdated hardware.
• Lack of protection against attacks and other cyber threats.
• The minimum level of support or its complete absence.

How to avoid mistakes?

Choose the optimal price-performance ratio. For example, we offer affordable tariffs with powerful infrastructure, DDoS protection, and 24/7 support. Be sure to read reviews about hosting companies before renting servers, and also try to communicate with technical support to understand how quickly they respond and how they can help you.

Ignorance of the difference between types of hosting

Some users choose the wrong type of hosting, not understanding their differences.:

1. Shared hosting is cheap, but server resources are shared between many users.
2. VPS (Virtual Private Server) — dedicated resources, stability and security.
3. Dedicated Server — maximum capacity, but high price.
4. Cloud hosting — flexibility and scalability, ideal for business growth.

How to avoid mistakes?

If you have a small website or blog, virtual hosting is suitable. For an online store or a large project, it is better to use a VPS or Dedicated Server.

Ignoring the security level

Website security is a critical factor, but many people do not pay attention to:

• DDoS protection attacks can disable a website.
• SSL certificate — without it, browsers mark the site as "unsafe".
• Backups are important to protect against failures and hackers.

How to avoid mistakes?

Choose a hosting with DDoS protection, backups, and SSL certificates. In MivoCloud, all this is enabled by default.

Lack of resources due to incorrect load estimation

Many website owners underestimate the load on the server, choosing a tariff with insufficient resources (CPU, RAM, disk space). Finally:

1. The site is loading slowly.
2. Frequent mistakes and falls.
3. It cannot withstand peak load.

How to avoid mistakes?

Before buying a hosting service, evaluate the needs of your site: how many visitors are expected, what technologies are used. MivoCloud has scalable solutions that can be easily upgraded with increasing load, in addition, you can always ask us for advice and we will find you a good server for your needs.

Lack of technical support

Hosting without quality technical support can become a nightmare if something goes wrong. Many providers:

• They don't respond quickly or they only work during business hours.
• They don't help with settings and troubleshooting.
• They shift the responsibility onto the client.

How to avoid mistakes?

Choose a provider that provides round-the-clock technical support and that it is made up of people. Many companies are switching to tech support using AI, but we don't have that. We understand that it is very important that technical support is alive and our staff is always ready to help you.

Ignoring provider reviews and reputation

Some users choose hosting at random, without reading reviews or checking the reputation of the provider. The result is a low level of service, hidden payments, or sudden outages.

How to avoid mistakes?

Study the reviews of real users. MivoCloud is a trusted provider with its own data centers in Romania and Moldova and thousands of satisfied customers.

Restrictions on site migration

Some providers make it more difficult to transfer a website to another hosting by imposing long-term contracts and hidden fees.

How to avoid mistakes?

Choose a hosting service that allows you to easily transfer data. At MivoCloud, we help clients migrate websites from other hosting services for free.

Conclusion

The right choice of hosting is the key to fast, stable and secure website operation. To avoid mistakes:

• Don't be fooled by the lowest price, choose the best quality.
• Understand the difference between shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers.
• Pay attention to the security level and the availability of DDoS protection.
• Choose scalable solutions so that the server can withstand the load.
• Make sure that the hosting has fast 24/7 support.
• Read reviews and check the company's reputation.
• Specify the terms of the site transfer.

Choose reliable hosting from MivoCloud – we offer powerful servers, protection, affordable prices and 24/7 support!