A buying checklist for renewal rates, bundled features, and real operating cost.
The lowest first-year price is rarely the whole story. Review renewal rates, included backups, email, SSL, migration, support quality, and any control-panel fees.
A plan that looks cheaper can become more expensive when add-ons are required to reach a usable production setup.
Evaluate hosting like an operating expense: reliability, support, and time saved often matter more than the lowest headline number.