I need Help Picking a WebHost

Discussion in 'General Business' started by cheeze1674, Apr 30, 2009.

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    Hello, Need Help on picking a good web host. I've been told that HostGator and Host Monster are very good.My Site would be for streaming video. Both companies offer unlimted bandwith and space. If you delt with any of these companies can you please give me your feedback, it would be very helpful. Thanks
     
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  2. steveb

    steveb Well-Known Member

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    I did some research on webhosts, in regards to pricing, features and reviews. Hostgator seems to have the highest rating. If you're looking for something on the cheaper side, you may also want to check out www.namecheap.com.

    Be careful of rating/review sites on the internet because some of them are biased.
     
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    c4gamerz Well-Known Member

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    man dont try these sites they oversell a lot and if you use little more space they will suspend your account!

    I will recommend

    Downtownhost.com
    jaguarpc.com
    mediatemple.net
    hawkhost.com

    search coupons on webhostingtalk.com or google ;)
     
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    micksss Notable Member

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    Are you planning on hosting the video yourself or just embedding video? This is an important factor.
     
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    newsniche Peon

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    I found Bluehost to be good.

    If you are streaming a lot of video content you will probably be better off going for a specialist video streaming host. It will cost more but they will be able to provide the service you need.

    Unlimited hosts still have fair usage policies and so will ban you if you use too much a bandwidth.
     
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  6. cheeze1674

    cheeze1674 Peon

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    I was planning to embedding video
     
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    Collatio Peon

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    I recommend Hostgator. And I also recommend you Google for ''Hostgator Coupon''.
    Which can save you some initial bucks.
     
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    Hoster1983 Active Member

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    I am using hostgator for over a year now and they are good. Just don't get all hyped up over the unlimited thing. There is nothing such as unlimited in web hosting. Its only a business tactic to attract unsuspecting customers.
     
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    nihangshah Prominent Member

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    Go for HostGator. They may be little expensive compared to others, but they are the best.
     
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    micksss Notable Member

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    Since your planning on embedding video either of your two choices will work for you. Best of luck btw :)
     
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    Need some hosting? I just bought a dedicated server and 99% of it is going unused right now. If you want a good deal on some space send me a PM.
     
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    cheeze1674 Peon

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    thanks for all of your help guys
     
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    If you planning embedded only,you'll not unlimited BW.
    But you need to use offshore hosting since HG and HM have strict rule about warez such as zentek hosting.
     
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    Just watch, remember that the cheap providers no one has ever heard of may not be here tomorrow.
     
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    dynashox Premium Member Staff

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    I highly recommend you to use Hostgator if you just want to embed the video on your site. I've been with them for more than a year now and I'm very satisfied with their uptime and support.

    - Dynashox -
     
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    Go to webhosting section here at DP, you can find lots of good and cheap price hosting.
     
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    i have used a lot of hosts before and i think exabytes.com is still the best...
     
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    Dreamhost.com is offering - what I consider to be - a great promo.

     
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    I would suggest HostGator. Their prices are pretty low for the amazing amount of disk space, unlimited domains/e-mails offered (and many other features), plus as far as I can tell my sites have had 100% uptime with them.
     
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