Cost per month or per year. Web hosting is relatively cheap nowadays (at least compared to how much it was years back). Most of the hosting companies now offer less than $10 per month for a personal hosting, including a domain name. If you’re offered more that this value, you might want to think again.

Support Services. If you run a business online or if the availability of your site is very important to you, then seriously consider the support that you will get from a web hosting company. Check if they offer 24/7 phone, email or website chat support. These are vital in running any business online.

Mode of Payment. Most of the services offered today are paid at least yearly. Depending on your plans, you might consider paying for a longer period. Also check how payments are made. It’s more convenient if everything is done electronically.

Applications Supported. There are some hosting services that offer support for limited platforms, such as limited to Windows (ASP, .NET) or Linux only. Depending on your site, check if they support your requirements for scripting language and database.