Hosting

[Blacklight12]

Hello, how to choose the optimal server for hosting, given the variety of services and providers? What are the key factors to consider when choosing a server to ensure the stability and performance of a web project?

[Webdongle]

Not in any order:
Amount of webspace
Free email addresses
Number of databases and what version
Php versions
Reputation of updating software
Reputation of security
Bandwidth
Price

Depending on your needs, perhaps shopping carts.

[AMurray]

If your question is about Joomla specifically, consider its system requirements and that will also help you choose a web host, combined with all the things listed above (databases and version, PHP and version are the most pertinent points to consider for Joomla, along with what it lists here:
https://manual.joomla.org/docs/next/get ... uirements/)

If your question is just general in nature, then same answer, consider the minimum system requirements of the application.

[JAVesey]

Also, it helps speed/page loading times if the server is physically located in the same country as where you might expect most of your site's traffic to come from.

[AMurray]

that's true. However my hosting with Scala is I think located in Texas USA, the SG hosting was originally their Singapore data centre, but then changed to Sydney, NSW.

[ceford]

Search for Joomla Hosting and take note of any hosting services that specifically support Joomla or are Joomla specialists. Just offering one-click installation is not enough. Look at the Administration interface offered - I favour cPanel but I guess Plesk is OK too. Some hosting services seem to offer less well-known software.