That low-cost hosting plan isn’t the deal you think it is. From 300% renewal price hikes to $80 SSL certificates, I expose five hidden web hosting fees, and show you how to avoid them.
0:00 Introduction: How to Avoid Sneaky Web Hosting Fees
0:24 Tip 1: Rethink the Annual Contract
0:54 Tip 2: The Free Domain Catch
1:29 Tip 3: Get Free WHOIS Protection
1:55 Tip 4: Don’t Pay for SSL
2:29 Tip 5: Trim the Security Fat
3:08 Conclusion and Where to Find More Tips
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