hosting provider<\/a> is still answerable to the law–their country’s and\u00a0internationally–and it’s in everybody’s best interests to keep things legal. Offshore hosting can be a valid and viable solution even for legitimate establishments, which can benefit from reduced hosting costs due to lighter taxation rates in other territories.<\/p>\nThe Bad<\/h2>\n <\/p>\n
Support Availability<\/h3>\n Many hosting companies that are dedicated to offshore services usually have fewer staff than the more popular industry stalwarts. There might not be enough to provide the attention and technical assistance that all of their customers might require. Unless your chosen hosting provider offers 24\/7 support, you’ll also have to consider factors like different time zones and the difficulties of coordinating your troubleshooting efforts across continents.<\/p>\n
Speed and Reliability<\/h3>\n Unfortunately, your customers’ connection speeds are still affected by both traffic volume and their location relative to your servers. While smart server selection can result in boosted speeds for your core customers, those who happen to live elsewhere might not be so fortunate. It’s up to you to check what your hosting provider can do to ensure top-quality connections across the board. Usually you’ll get speed options for different areas, or even the ability to use servers from multiple areas; however, these often involve additional fees.<\/p>\n
Cost<\/h3>\n Costs will depend largely on your choice of location. You can potentially save a lot of money: Panama, for example, has become a major spot for offshore hosting companies, thanks to its reasonable tax code, privacy policies, and fiber-optic networks that enable cross-continental links at lower costs. However, not all offshore hosting companies will reflect those savings in their prices. Some may jack up fees based on the added value of privacy, while some may trade overall savings for the protections and favorable web regulations of countries like Norway.<\/p>\n
The Pricing<\/h3>\n That brings us to pricing and billing. There are a lot of offshore hosting providers out there, so aside from picking one that offers the features you need, make sure to canvass prices, too. As we said earlier, some companies tend to charge more for services that come free with other web hosts. Since you’re basing your business in a different country, currency is a major consideration, too. Some payment systems charge extra for transactions in other currencies or for cross-country payments. Make sure you can set up a payment arrangement that doesn’t hurt your budget.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n Offshore hosting isn\u2019t an absolute must for all websites, but it does offer significant benefits for site owners who want more privacy, location options, or a different set of regulations to operate under. However, these benefits come with some trade-offs, so it\u2019s up to you to decide if offshore hosting is a worthwhile choice for your company or not.<\/p>\n
Here at Comparakeet, we hope our quick guide has helped you get a sense of what offshore hosting can offer–and what it can cost–your website. For more specific recommendations, you can also check out our reviews of the best offshore web hosts<\/a>. We\u2019ve compared the most popular choices out there across a set of criteria that include reliability, security, and cost. With this guide and our reviews to lend you a hand, you\u2019ll have a trusty offshore host in no time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you put a new website up on the Internet, do you put a lot of thought into where your servers are based? For many users, server location isn’t a crucial factor when it comes to web hosting. And that’s fine–the average website typically works well enough regardless of where you’ll find its hosting servers. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"parent":12141,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/article-template.php","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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