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5 Ways to Score a Discount on Your Web Hosting Rates

What are Normal and Expected Web Hosting Rates?

The normal and expected web hosting rates of the industry will vary a little bit depending on the type of hosting, the package you choose, and a few other factors. You want to make sure you choose the package that is right for you from the top company, but you also want to make sure they fit into the expected web hosting rates and are not overpriced.

Shared hosting will vary anywhere from $2.50 per month up to $30.00 per month. The best shared hosting will have web hosting rates between $5 and $15 per month. Usually the packages that cost a bit more will give you a dedicated IP address, private SSL certificate, and a few other advantages you don't get with the lower priced packages.

VPS hosting varies mostly due to the size of the package and the resources included. It can be as cheap as $5.95 per month and as expensive as $600 or more a month. The larger package you purchase, the more you will pay, and the more bandwidth you need, the more you can expect to pay with VPS hosting. The major benefit of VPS hosting is you can start of small and cheap and expand, as you need to.

Dedicated hosting is by far the choice with the highest web hosting rates. This is when you rent or buy the entire server and it can start as low as $59.95 per month and get as expensive as a few thousand dollars a month. The price is determined by how many servers you need, how much space they provide, whether you manage them or not, and what type of servers they are.

The Top 5 Ways to Get a Discount on Your Web Hosting Rates

1. Coupon Codes

You can find coupon codes with an easy Google search and they can provide you with up to 50% off your hosting or they may give you a free month. Nearly every hosting company has coupon codes out there you can use.

2. Referrals

Some companies offer the opportunity for others to refer you and for you to refer others. You can get a discount both ways and sometimes this is a way you can get your hosting paid for, if you refer enough people to the company.

3. Holiday Specials

Usually around the holidays (not just Christmas, either) you can get a special rate by taking advantage of a sale that the hosting company will have. These happen on Labor Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and many other holidays.

4. Pay Yearly

An easy way to get web hosting rates is to pay for your hosting yearly or even for more than one year at a time. Many hosting companies will give you a significant discount if you pay for one year, two years, or three years up front.

5. Ask for a Discount

If you find a hosting company you really like, but you want a discounted rate, sometimes all you have to do is ask. Send them an email and see if they will offer you a discount on your hosting package. Most companies will be happy to.

Paying Your Web Hosting Rates

One final tip about getting the best web hosting rates is to be sure you are not making your decision based on what you pay for your hosting. Make sure the package fits your project and gives you everything you need. It does not matter if you pay $1 or $1,000, if the package is not right for you, the web hosting rates are a waste of your money.


Hanson

Hanson is an internet professional with a strong focus in the hosting industry. Her experience includes everything from running her own hosting company to building websites. Connect with Hanson on Twitter and Google+.

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