Uptime—If you host data, you would like it available the least bit times. Unfortunately, 100% uptime is unrealistic for anyone—even websites like Facebook have outages. However, each minute of downtime hurts you, that the higher the uptime percentage, the better.

Speed—Speed could be a massive predictor of website success. Yet, a web site can only be as fast as its server. I attached the plans to speed testing tools and tested how hosts performed in major Indian cities.

Support—Support is your safety net if something goes wrong. I contacted each team with a range of queries to check how well it handles them. If the support has a local telephone line, it’s a massive plus.

Features—This is type of an umbrella term for everything in a provider’s arsenal. I checked if the company covered the fundamentals well—robust security, user-friendly control panel, etc. I also took note of any outlying features that provides it a plus over other hosting providers in India.

Pricing—The whole reason shared hosting came into being is to form hosting affordable and available to everyone. The pricing must be fair in keeping with the resources, features, and performance you’re getting.

Transparency—Shady hosts often look to cut corners, which leads to a nasty experience down the road. I checked each company’s terms of service to check what it really offers. If a provider uses too many upsells, gimmicky marketing, or has misleading wording, it’s a red flag