What should I be looking for in a new host?
When you decide to choose a new webhost you cannot look only at one feature, you have to consider all the features that may be of importance to you today and in the future. For example, the primary thing that you need to check is the amount of disk space that you can get and if it is enough for your needs. Also check if they have the capacity to increase the bandwidth / disk space for your future requirements.
Some other features that you should check for are the number of email accounts that the web hosts provide. You need to make sure that they support MySQL databases. Check If they use cPanel and what system they use Windows or Unix and which one suits you the most.
Also don’t forget to read the customer reviews. Ask other users if you can about their reputation or at least try to find out over the internet and finally you must also check if they are offering prices that suit your budget.