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?
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
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
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
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.
Thank you all for this quick response. I will be checking all the options you all informed me of. thank you.
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. HGC25 $9.94 off jury $9.94 off iceishot $9.94 off Hostcritique†$9.94 off webhostingunleashed $9.94 off MUSICA $9.94 off Goodluck!
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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.
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'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?
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.