who should I use to host my site?

[indyonline]

Hello everyone. I have a little question I was hoping to get some input on.
I currently use yahoo to host my web site and I'm having a lot of problems with them not supporting simple features. My question is, who would you all recomend for web site hosting. I like yahoo because it is cheap and gives a lot of storage and data transfer for the money. But they do not support some simple php codes. Also they do not provide support for php or mysql. It has really driven me crazy. so please let me know of a good hosting provider that gives a lot of storage and data transfer and has good customer support and supports php and mysql
One more question. if i switch my host will It effect my serp and page rank?

[Lordy]

if you want companies like that, you can pick up
hostgator
1and1
etc.
i've personally never used them.

changing hosts will not affect serp or page rank

[sawz]

check out the hosting link in my sig, i think you'll like em. :D

[GMROCKS]

If you switch providers it shouldn't affect anything about your domain and website, as long as you transfer it correctly.

It is better to use a small hosting company than a big one, just as long as you know they won't leave you hight and dry, because of the great support and otherwise.

I have my own web hosting company and you can check it out at www.fabhost1.com

[dannywwww]

I have been with hostmonster.com for like 3 years now and they give u loads of support with any think with live chat and thats practicly on 24/7 and never no down time

[andrej]

Also check out Bluehost and LunarPages.

[rcj662]

I use the site in my signature. They accept paypal and have script installer. Make sure to transfer site over before you transfer domain name or swith it to new site.

[indyonline]

Thank you all for this quick response. I will be checking all the options you all informed me of. thank you.

[jonimontana]

Check 175mb.com

[indyonline]

Check 175mb.com

I will. thank you.

[wdstuff54]

Lordy mentioned Host Gator. I've been using them for several years and I've been quite happy. No problems with downtime and the tech support has been there when I needed it. They do have PHP and MYSQL. If you do decide to go with them here are a couple coupon codes.
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Goodluck!

[jasoncdu]

I highly recommend HostICan. They are a professional company, on many many MANY sites they have 0 negative feedbacks, including download.com. They have Live customer service, contact forms, and a community if you really can't get the help you need. They have very cheap prices and they provide a FREE domain name FOR LIFE ( will not expire untill you die )

Terahost = 500 gb, unlimited bandwidth, msql, php, cgi, perl, asp, php myadmin, unlimited msql databases, custom php.ini, ecommerce, cpanel, etc etc etc ... 10.95/ month

Basehost = 200 gb, 2500 gb bandwidth, same as terahost in all the other areas, except msql database limited to 50. 6.95/month

VERY VERY cheap check it out ... www.hostican.com

[Shazz]

hostgator.com or 1and1.com

[indyonline]

thanks for the input. I will check them out.


I highly recommend HostICan. They are a professional company, on many many MANY sites they have 0 negative feedbacks, including download.com. They have Live customer service, contact forms, and a community if you really can't get the help you need. They have very cheap prices and they provide a FREE domain name FOR LIFE ( will not expire untill you die )

Terahost = 500 gb, unlimited bandwidth, msql, php, cgi, perl, asp, php myadmin, unlimited msql databases, custom php.ini, ecommerce, cpanel, etc etc etc ... 10.95/ month

Basehost = 200 gb, 2500 gb bandwidth, same as terahost in all the other areas, except msql database limited to 50. 6.95/month

VERY VERY cheap check it out ... www.hostican.com

[webster13045]

another good one with 24/7 support is trexhost.com

[J0ker]

I would deffinitely ditch the Yahoo! hosting, I am sure you can find better deals, however just keep in mind the words cheap and reliable tend to drift apart in the hosting world. It really depends on how reliable a site you need.

[indyonline]

I'm looking for the best. I want to rebuild my site and use a lot php, mysql and others. Have a lot of storage, transfer and bandwidth. I also want to build a forum site and a social networking site similar to myspace and hi5 so I need them to buy capable of that as well.



I would deffinitely ditch the Yahoo! hosting, I am sure you can find better deals, however just keep in mind the words cheap and reliable tend to drift apart in the hosting world. It really depends on how reliable a site you need.

[indyonline]

I'm now trying to decide between hostgator and site5.com
they seem pretty good. hostgator seems to be more popular though. what do you all think?

[Sportsm0]

I've used Gate.com and been happy with price and support.

[Dominion]

Dreamhost is not bad. There are coupons where you can get the first year for only $21. Unbelievable amount of features, just not too reliable. Goes down for about 5 hours every month but at least they are honest and tell you when they go down. Great for personal sites.

[dreamspayoff]

Another thumbs up for Hostgator. Have been using them for over 2 years, $9.95/mo for a very good package, very few blips. Can't complain.

[XuryaX]

I think using ultimatehoster.com would be good. They are cheap and stuff. I have used it for 3 months. Its a great host.

[onetwentypm]

I've used Bluehost and A Small Orange and like them both equally. I think you can probably get more bandwidth through A Small Orange, though.

[indyonline]

thank you all for your input. anymore votes for hostgator or site5

[login]

You should use dimensionservers.com. Thats it. Support is the best of all.

[indyonline]

thank you i will check them out
You should use dimensionservers.com. Thats it. Support is the best of all.

[nonee]

Hostgator vs. Site5. Well I went with site5 first and then later switched over to Hostgator. Hostgator is WAY better and has much better support (live chat 24/7). With site5 you have to open up a ticket and wait a few hours.

Goodluck

[sandrodz]

hostgator, its the best.. their support lag is 1-2 minutes! u get immediate responses anytime of the day!

[Inky]

I've been using Hostgator for my small company website and I recommend them. Support is good and quick.

Has anyone used Aptohosting?

[indyonline]

Thank you all for your input. I decided to go with host gator. I just registered. What do you all think of the site building software they provide?

[indyonline]

Wow I registered with hostgator and it has been less then 24 hours and there has been 2 problems already that require me to wait 24-48 on each.

[GMROCKS]

Don't use big companies...

[dannywwww]

Don't use big companies...

But if there very big companys they must be doing some think right for people to keep signing up right ?

[SEOBusiness]

I do not think that will effect your serp and page rank during switching.hostgator.com is a good host compay.You can try that.

[indyonline]

I figured big companies would be more reliable as far as no downtime, and have more capabilities.
Also I have noticed that most of the small companies get there hosting from the big ones.

[login]

I would say always use big established companies. But they can also be no good of course so pick the right one. Never pick dreamhost for example, or godaddy.

[hash9999]

hey use ewebguru as ur hosting provider.they are the best who offering good service at low rates.

[niktesla]

for dedicated servers and high traffic volume, i recommend "The Planet"

[webdev11]

Don't use 1and1 or Godaddy. Dreamhost is not great.

Try Site5.com -- I've used many and they are the best cheap host I've found so far.

[jomark3]

I got some good info here.

Thx,

jomark3

[t-nine]

Hostgator
Dreamhost
1and1
Host-it-Planet
http://www.solidhoster.com/

Any one of those and you'll be fine ;)

[indyonline]

excellent. thank you all for your input. keep em coming. I need to know who is the best!

[Shazz]

Hostgator
1and1

Any one of those and you'll be fine ;)

Seconded. :cool:

[birdsq]

No one mentioned abt hostmonster ?

[lip9000]

www.supercheaphosting.net

$3.99 a month for:
5GB webspace
250GB traffic
500 email accounts
10 MySQL databases
$25 free Adwords credit
+ loads more!

[save]

Here are three I would mention that offer good prices for features:

Dreamhosts (coupons available)
Dotster.com (use coupon bargaincat.com for 15% off)
Hostgator are ok (coupons available)

[apkapio]

i can gave you hosting if intrested pm me with all your specifications

[Marinedad]

Go to this website www.browseflash.com and check out there hosting packages, they have great service.

[RNK Concepts]

DO NOT use gisol.com!!! Fair warning.

[Teleologist]

I'm looking for a host that offers a lot of bandwidth for the buck. HostICan offers 2500 GB for $6.95. Go Daddy is about the same. Those are the best deals I've seen for bandwidth. Does anyone know if they accept proxy sites?

[indyonline]

anymore votes for these?




Seconded. :cool:

[dvdbundles]

I have read good things about the following companies:

http://www.asmallorange.com/services/hosting/extreme.php
http://www.mediatemple.net/webhosting/gs/
http://www.joyent.com/connector/web-hosting/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=16427261

We use lunarpages for our website. You could search DP or on Webhosting forums such as WHT for positive customer reviews.

[kjarva]

I have set mine up with www.streamlinenet.co.uk and they seem pretty good and don't cost an arm and a leg.

[ajaykumarmeher]

Hello everyone. I have a little question I was hoping to get some input on.
I currently use yahoo to host my web site and I'm having a lot of problems with them not supporting simple features. My question is, who would you all recomend for web site hosting. I like yahoo because it is cheap and gives a lot of storage and data transfer for the money. But they do not support some simple php codes. Also they do not provide support for php or mysql. It has really driven me crazy. so please let me know of a good hosting provider that gives a lot of storage and data transfer and has good customer support and supports php and mysql
One more question. if i switch my host will It effect my serp and page rank?
I will suggest you to host at www.dreamhostpro.com
There support is incredibly fast.
And good offer is running now.
I got one plan for 6.09 buck per month.
A massive 15GB storage and unlimited Mysql db till the storage reaches 60MB.

[eKrib]

I use devil-host.com

[CriminalOrigins]

HostGator has been great for me so far. :)

[indyonline]

Thank you all for the input. I'm checking out all of your suggestions. Thanks.

[webgeekent]

i vote hostgator. spee isnt briliant but they have been far more reliable for me than the small hosting companies that I have tried.

[Sevenheartz]

Lots of great info on this thread. :) I personally would go with HostGator, as well.

[bnandika]

Its not easy to choose hosting company, because there always pros and cons and complaints from their customers about service, overselling etc. especially for hosting company with more than 50,000 sites. Visit WHT (http://www.webhostingtalk.com) there are lot of good review, pros and cons of the hosting companies, so you can learn what people say before make decision.

[bonzay]

You may want to have a look at the Web Host Directory:
http://webhostdir.com

[Tranzemaniac]

Servage.Com Works Great For Me

[indyonline]

thank you.




Its not easy to choose hosting company, because there always pros and cons and complaints from their customers about service, overselling etc. especially for hosting company with more than 50,000 sites. Visit WHT (http://www.webhostingtalk.com) there are lot of good review, pros and cons of the hosting companies, so you can learn what people say before make decision.

[veckd]

bluehost is the best host i've seen so far