We extensively research the key competitors within an industry to determine the best products and services for your business. Our experts identify the factors that matter most to business owners, including pricing, features and customer support, to ensure that our recommendations offer well-rounded products that will meet the needs of various small businesses.
We collect extensive data to narrow our best list to reputable, easy-to-use products with stand-out features at a reasonable price point. And we look at user reviews to ensure that business owners like you are satisfied with our top picks’ services. We use the same rubric to assess companies within a particular space so you can confidently follow our blueprint to the best cheap dedicated hosting services of 2024.
Expert score (10%): Our expert score is determined by considering intangibles outside of the other metrics, like usability and interface, and assessing them through the lens of our expertise in the industry.
Value (26%): To determine the value a given dedicated server provider offers, we consider pricing against the features and services on offer in the context of competing service providers, and also take into account additional factors like free trials or generous money-back guarantees.
Features (47%): Features are a significant part of our score because they represent the core of a provider’s offerings. Key features like performance hardware, storage allocation and security tools are prioritized, as well as extras — especially those that are unique to a given service provider.
Service and support (8%): Given the complexity of dedicated server hardware and software, expert technical support is very important. We also prioritize 24/7 support because many SMBs don’t operate only during standard business hours, and it’s vital to have support available to you whenever you need it.
Customer reviews (9%): Customer reviews can provide an insightful window into how a company does business, how much it prioritizes service and how it interacts with its users, so we consider scores on review aggregators and other online sources when evaluating web hosts.
