Best hosting provider

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by Notting, Feb 4, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I am currently using ukhost4u which seem reasonable but look around on the net ive noticed that the domain fees are a lot higher than elsewhere (9.99 +VAT).

    I was looking at godaddy which looks quite good but wasn't sure if it has support for multiple domains. I want to be able to host quite a few sites - what do you guys suggest?

    Thanks
    Jamie
     
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  2. fsmedia

    fsmedia Prominent Member

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    I like www.site5.com or www.dreamhost.com (I prefer dreamhost if I'm going shared [use the PROMO code ultradiscount - if you purchase, it will give you a discount]). I haven't been on shared hosting for a while though, but those companies are great if that's what you're looking for. Good prices too :)

    Also bear in mind, if you do a search on this forum, you will find countless other threads on the same topic.
     
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    I like www.site5.com too. I only ever use shared hosting. With 50GB of bandwidth & unlimited disk, I've never maxxed them out. I also like how you can set up one "master" site, and then add on additional domains to the same account.

    -Tony
     
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    THE worst host host ever, GoDaddy. TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! Bad plans, bad support, and a website that looks like a retard organized it (you'll never find an answer on that website!) I just recently signed up with 1and1.com and they are great. Have some nice shared plans.
     
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    Don't forget you can buy a domain anywhere and then transfer the DNS to whatever host you like.
     
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    When I was on shared hosting, I used Site5 and was quite happy. I still have 2 accounts with them for different organizations that I work for, but my primary hosting is on a dedicated server because I neeed full control over my settings.

    I highly recommend site5 as well. I know their staff and management quite well.
     
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    www.dreamhost.com

    you can also use candy50 as promo code an have $50 off on all of your plans
     
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    I've used ehost.net for about 2 years now. Very good support and zero downtime in 2 years. Cheers.
     
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    I like 123 webhost only because it only cost 6.95 per month, customer service is not the best but price is good!
     
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    DreamHost w/ 777 promo code. $9.95 for a whole year of hosting and a domain.
     
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    I use 1and1 because they gave me a great package (on paper) free for three years, but they seem to have a real problem with access speads to their MySQL servers...

    I think that, once the three years are up, I'll take it elsewhere.

    I don't like hosting serious sites in Europe anyway...

    MCS
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    site5 - ok
    hostagtor - terrible

    best thing u can do is get a vps or dedicated servers
     
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