Most people choose a storage service without doing a lot of research. They just pick one. Hope it works out. Then they start having problems. The storage service is slow. Files get lost. A folder that was there yesterday is gone today.. When they try to get help they just get a computer program telling them to clear their cache.
This is not what you want from a storage service.
What makes a good storage service is not what most people think about. They do not think about the things that really matter.
**Reliability is very important.** Every storage service says they are reliable.. You only find out if they are really reliable when you need a file and it is not there. Like on a Tuesday afternoon when your colleague needs a file away. If you have to hope that the file is there then something is wrong with your storage service.
Speed is also important. Uploading files should not take a time. If your team is in cities or countries the location of the storage services servers can make a big difference. This is not a thing. It can cause problems every day.
The price of a storage service can be tricky. The basic plan might seem okay.. Then you start using more storage and your team gets bigger and the price is not what you expected. You should read the print before you sign up. You will be glad you did.
Security is also crucial. You should not just look at the list of features. You should think about who can see your files and how you can change that. If the storage service does not give you answers that is a bad sign.
Something that people do not talk about enough is that most data loss is not the fault of the storage service. It is because the storage service was not set up correctly. You should set up backups and enable version history. This only takes a few minutes. It can save you from a lot of trouble.
A good storage service that is set up correctly is better than an one that is not used carefully. The tool you use is not as important as how you use it. This is true for things and it is especially true for storage services.
Your storage service is, like the foundation of your workflow. It should work smoothly. Be easy to fix when it is not working. You should get into the habit of checking your storage service. Your workflow depends on it even if you do not realize it. Until something goes wrong. Then it is all you can think about.