Which Host?

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  1. #1
    I am opening a MASSIVE Image/File Hosting website, so I need TONS OF space & bandwidth!

    Anyone know any good hosts generally on the web, which will give me 100% basically uptime and allows file/image hosting?

    I need host offering good price for loads of space and bandwidth, I can spend $100+ if it has everything I need!

    Thanks±
     
    Pro Scribz, Apr 3, 2008 IP
  2. SEOBusiness

    SEOBusiness Well-Known Member

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    How about hostgator.com,they have a good reputation in the industry.
     
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  3. Pro Scribz

    Pro Scribz Banned

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    They are good, but do not sadly allow hosting of files :(!
     
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    angilina Notable Member

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    I think hostgator is the best option.
     
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    lightstarm2k Well-Known Member

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    if you plan to do something big, then choose own dedicated server.
     
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  6. Pro Scribz

    Pro Scribz Banned

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    They cost to much, I have something like a $300 starting budget!
     
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    entri3 Active Member

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    PirateServe.com
    Will allow you
     
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    jrbiz Acclaimed Member

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    Not sure if hostmonster allows it, but you can look into them. They are pretty big and well-known...
     
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    micksss Notable Member

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    You'll really probably want a VPS or managed dedicated server for this type of site. Check out lunarpages, hostican, and liquidweb. You can pay monthly or quarterly to start off with your budget. Best of luck with your setup and site.
     
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    adda4u Well-Known Member

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    fastnext.com

    Its good I used it before
     
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    djacobs Well-Known Member

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    If he needs "TONS OF space & bandwidth!". He has no other option but to get a dedicated server.

    Don't even bother with shared hosts that advertise large storage and bandwidth amounts like Hostmonster or Hostgator. It's all marketing and you will not be able to come close to that limit.

    What exactly is "TONS OF space & bandwidth!" That's pretty vague.
     
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    kendo1979 Peon

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    dedicated server is the way, or maybe ask around for colocation?
     
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    hostgator.com
     
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    BTS Active Member

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    i advise u bluehost
     
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    PHPGator Banned

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    I would recommend theplanet.com
     
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    Sohan Peon

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    The Soft Layer, HiVelocity (excellent service), JaguarPC, LayeredTech are also all good options to order from the top tier (directly).
     
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    djacobs Well-Known Member

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    Are you high? What would incline you to recommend a shared host?
     
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    I contacted HostGator about hosting files and as long as you don't use to many resources at one time on the shared hosting you should be fine in opening your file service. With the amount of space and bandwidth they provide, it should serve you well. :)
     
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    djacobs Well-Known Member

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    What makes you think it will server him well? I guarantee you he will not be able to come close to the space and bandwidth they provide.
     
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    Dylan P. Hawkins Peon

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    I'd agree with Hostgator
     
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