How to Reduce Web Hosting Cost

Discussion in 'General Business' started by HeatherWhite, Apr 21, 2011.

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    Just wanna ask for some tips guys on how to reduce web hosting cost. I have lots of sites to manage and I don't want to really pay a huge amount of money...

    Thanks guys.
     
    HeatherWhite, Apr 21, 2011 IP
  2. jhardy2008

    jhardy2008 Peon

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    Try to host your all website in one hosting accounting properly.
     
    jhardy2008, Apr 21, 2011 IP
  3. John Lewis sales

    John Lewis sales Peon

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    use site5 for hosting i host my sites there. you can even host more than one website on that n there rates are quite reasonable
     
    John Lewis sales, Apr 22, 2011 IP
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    TRG1995 Member

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    lol you can easily host 100+ website with less than $5 monthly
     
    TRG1995, Apr 22, 2011 IP
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    cheesee Peon

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    Maybe in dream world :)

    Buy a reseller, VPS, or dedicated server. Whichever is best for you. Then move your sites to the server.
     
    cheesee, Apr 23, 2011 IP
  6. Laychoo

    Laychoo Guest

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    TRG1995 said it, get one webhost for your main domain, and the rest are add-on domains under the same account!
     
    Laychoo, Apr 24, 2011 IP
  7. Leo Ghost

    Leo Ghost Well-Known Member

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    This entirely depends on the amount of traffic your sites are receiving and the resources they use. Shared hosting is an option, but you may need a VPS / Dedicated.

    One thought it to stick them all on shared. Another is to get a cheap VPS and configure it with Litespeed instead of Apache for reduced loads and faster rendering.
     
    Leo Ghost, Apr 24, 2011 IP
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    shackz Active Member

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    You should really think about buying a root server instead of VPS. Its really worst the 2 cents more you will have to spend. If you don´t have the know how of remote administration your server you should have a look at managed solutions.Also there are some fantastic cloud server solutions so you don´t have to make a fuss about upgrading resources when your architecture begins to increase.

    There are good offers here starting at $39/month allready.
     
    shackz, Apr 24, 2011 IP
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    If you can write for us i can give you a free hosting account with unmetered facility. De let me know your opinion
     
    fouzan, Apr 24, 2011 IP
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    Don't put all eggs in one basket. Any hosting company can have unpreventable issues, no matter how reliable and reputable the company is. If your only hosting account goes down, all your sites are affected. That's why you should spread your sites to multiple reseller accounts.
    While you can easily get a reseller account for less than $10 per month, you shouldn't let yourself deluded. Web hosting is the heart of your site, don't spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar.

    Also, I wouldn't recommend a root server or VPS since you'll end up spending more time and money to administrate the server than your sites. You'd also need a control panel license, backup space, a system administrator, etc. All these would blow your budget.
     
    MH-Stefan, Apr 24, 2011 IP
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    If you have lots of sites mean you earn some serious money ... Can't you aford a Dedicated SErver at 100$/month ?
     
    w3bmaster, Apr 24, 2011 IP
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    You can host various websites at the same shared hosting account, but it all depends on the traffic of those sites...
     
    Jakiller, Apr 24, 2011 IP
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    If you want an easy management, always stick with only 1 server and calculate your traffic before buying any package. If you are not knowledgeable about your resource usage, always consult with your provider before purchasing.
     
    VinCme, Apr 24, 2011 IP
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    You don't have one dedicated server?
     
    ForgottenCreature, Apr 24, 2011 IP
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    Coupons can reduce your hosting costs.
     
    lothos, Apr 24, 2011 IP
  16. HeatherWhite

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    Every penny that we earn on whatever business we are in are important... If there is a way that we can lessen expenses, why not right? =)
     
    HeatherWhite, Apr 30, 2011 IP
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    Thank you. Good suggestions :)
     
    HeatherWhite, Apr 30, 2011 IP
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    Another good one. Thanks for the tips :)
     
    HeatherWhite, Apr 30, 2011 IP
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    #19
    optimalize your websites ( images )
     
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    Delete websites than aren't generating substantial income and only host those that can support themselves only.
     
    wptheme, Apr 30, 2011 IP