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More storage = Better service?

In the last few years there has been a war between web hosting companies over how much storage their hosting plans offer.   This has been excellent for all hosting customers out there.   Not long ago, the average hosting account offered 200-500 MB of storage.   These days, you can expect no less than 1GB (sometimes even 2gb or 5gb) of web space on your new hosting plan.

But here's the Catch!

Many hosting companies made serious compromises to be able to compete in the storage space war. Often, they've switched from expensive server grade hardware to much cheaper, "from the TV" consumer grade devices. So watch out for anyone offering an insane amount of storage with their entry level account.   If it seems too good to be true, it is too good to be true.   Besides, the vast majority of websites will never come close to using up all of that space.   All of the hosting companies that made it to our Top 10 list offer plenty of quality storage space to get you off to a great start.

Start small, don't buy a tractor to mow your lawn.

Yes, that's right, we said it! There is such a thing as too much when it comes to hosting!

The most common mistake people make when selecting their new hosting plan is they tend to be attracted to larger, more expensive plans then they really need.  

The new breed of web hosting accounts available today are extremely affordable and powerful. So do yourself a favor, save some money and go with a basic hosting package.   Any decent host will happily let you upgrade your hosting package down the road when you find you need it.   This will save you from jumping into a big over-powered, complicated server until you actually need it.

As always, you can refer to our Top 10 list of trusted web hosting companies to find a great hosting package that's right for you.