When launching a website, one of the most important decisions that you have to make is selecting a good web hosting company. Hosting a website can be like purchasing a home - you don't want to purchase it from an unknown vendor. Make sure your web host has a good reputation, and some noteworthy clients (we take a look at this later on in this article). A good way to assess your host's skills is to drop a test support ticket - say, inquiring about a package that you wish to opt for, etc.