If I were you I would look for the following features in my hosting service provider.
- The provider should not be a beginner
- A sizable number of clients should be there to testify the service
- Clients should include high stake holders, like big corporations, government agencies and multinational companies
- There should be a wide range of services to allow growth and flexibility
- Quick and effective support system
- Specifications of hardware and software should be up-to industry standards
- There should be no third party (reseller) between me and the actual service provider
- It should be equally accessible from everywhere across the globe
- Economy without compromising quality
- Should have local currency pricing
