The advertised price on a hosting plan rarely tells the whole story. Here's what to check before assuming you know the real cost.
1. Renewal pricing
Many hosts advertise a low first-term price that increases noticeably at renewal. Always check the renewal rate, not just the introductory price.
2. Mandatory add-ons
Some checkout flows pre-select extras like backup services, security add-ons, or premium support, quietly increasing the total.
3. Domain privacy fees
Some registrars charge separately for domain privacy protection (hiding your personal info from public WHOIS records), while others, like Hostinger, often include it.
4. Overage charges
Exceeding bandwidth or storage limits on some plans triggers additional charges — check whether your plan has hard limits or overage fees.
5. Migration fees
Moving an existing site to a new host sometimes costs extra unless the provider offers free migration assistance.
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