Is it ok to host with someone you know personally?
Tags: Hosting Problems, Web Hosting Business
Not always! There are both pros and cons to hosting with someone whom you know personally.
Advantages of hosting with someone whom you know
1. Confidence in the hosting company and its solutions
2. Priority support for you from your friend
3. Discounts in hosting charges
4. Always a call away to discuss your needs
5. You can meet your friend personally to sort out any support related issues
Disadvantages of hosting with known people
1. You could be taken for a ride in terms of charges and support
2. Hesitance when you want to raise a concern as it may spoil your personal relationship with your friend
3. Lack of clarity in support and charges, as is often the case
4. If you are not technically sound, your friend may take advantage of it
I would always recommend you to host your website with a company that has reputation and a long standing track record to look at. Hosting with someone whom you know personally is a matter of your choice and personal decision.
