Setting up an eCommerce site can be a challenge. There are many different platforms to choose, but not all user-friendly or intuitive. In addition to choosing a platform to develop the eCommerce site, it is also important to choose a hosting service.
The selection of the hosting services should be dependent on the types of plans they offer. In most cases, any eCommerce site should start out on a VPS or Virtual Private Server plan. In the past, these were relatively expensive, but today there are some top plans that are extremely competitive when comparing prices to share plans, but they offer many more benefits.
PCI Compliance
If you are an eCommerce site, PCI compliance in VPS hosting is a critical consideration. PCI or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliant means that an online merchant, or anyone accepting credit or debit cards, meet specific sets of security protocols.
This is different from SSL or Secure Sockets Layer, which is the full security standard for encrypting data sent from a web server and a browser. ECommerce sites need to be both PCI compliant and have SSL certification.
Choose the Maximum Features
With the redundancies and the reliability built in all VPS hosting services, it is important to look for the number of features and the options available with different hosting companies and with different plans.
As with all types of hosting plans, most companies offer an entry-level option, a mid-range service and a full range of VPS hosting services and features on a top plan. Comparing the price differences and what is included is a simple way to find the best value for your business.
Keep in mind, many of the top plans have a very limited difference in price. For a growing online eCommerce business, choosing the top plan is usually the best option.
