How Much Storage?
Like e-mail, storage doesn’t cost the Web hosting provider much and should not be a major selling point. Experts agree that if your site is mainly text, then you won’t need much storage. “As you add images, media files, flash files, and databases, your storage needs will increase greatly,” Kaufman said. “A good base is to start with at least 150 MB of disk space and 10 GB of monthly traffic.” To put it another way, Sostre said if you are running a 10-page brochure site, then a 50 megabyte account will be sufficient. If your site includes a huge photo gallery, then you may need a more robust solution that offers 500 megabytes or more.
