How We Collect Our Data
We collect our data through a combination of automated scripts and manual verification to ensure accuracy and reliability. Our process involves several key steps that help us maintain the highest quality standards for our hosting provider comparisons.
Transparency is at the core of our methodology. We believe our users deserve to understand exactly how we gather, process, and verify the information that helps them make informed decisions about their hosting needs. This detailed breakdown of our data collection process demonstrates our commitment to providing trustworthy and accurate information.
Our team continuously refines these processes to adapt to the ever-changing hosting landscape and to incorporate new technologies that improve data accuracy and freshness.
The focus of our data collection is automation. This helps us to keep our data up-to-date on a daily basis. However, we also perform manual checks to ensure the quality of our data.
Data Sources
We gather data from a variety of reputable sources, including official provider websites, third-party review sites, and user feedback. This helps us to get a comprehensive view of the market.
Automated Scraping
We use web scraping tools to automatically extract relevant information from provider websites. This includes pricing, features, and service availability. Our scripts are designed to run at regular intervals to keep our data up-to-date.
Data Normalization
Once the data is collected, we normalize it to ensure consistency across different providers. This involves standardizing formats, units of measurement, and categorizing features for easier comparison.
Manual Verification
To maintain high data quality, we perform manual checks on a sample of the collected data. This helps us identify any discrepancies or errors that may have occurred during the automated scraping process.
User Feedback
We encourage our users to provide feedback on the accuracy of our data. This community-driven approach allows us to continuously improve our dataset and address any issues that may arise.
Regular Updates
The hosting industry is dynamic, with frequent changes in pricing and features. We schedule regular updates to our data collection process to ensure that our information remains current and relevant.