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Bob Turner
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# Posted: 21 Sep 2006 09:34
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If you're just starting out - and want to feel your way slowly, without paying anything then try www.freeola.com
It's free to get webspace that you can load your own files in to.
They also support PHP and PERL CGI for anybody who wants to start programming.
I've been using them for a while - and all seems fine so far.
No need to register and pay for a new domain - just use their free ones. It's great for trying out new ideas.
As far as I know they are based in the UK - not sure whether you can use them if you live outside the UK
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cyberchick
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# Posted: 19 Oct 2006 10:13
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I suppose another way to get a free hosting is by creating a website on a blog server like wordpress. They have good templates and with a bit of html knowledge added you could set up a site for free. Not sure about the bandwith space though. A good toe weting idea 
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DavidHooper5
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# Posted: 30 Oct 2006 06:45
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I use myriad networks. They are super fast (they are in the same data centre as Google) and they are only $19.95 for unlimited domains.
Excellent customer service also.
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noboss
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# Posted: 3 Feb 2007 16:44
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For years I've used a small web hosting company out of illinois, a guy name Ken runs it. Real nice guy, awesome support, and I've very rarely had downtime in all my years of hosting with him.
http://www.kobweb.net
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innominds
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# Posted: 7 May 2007 15:58
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I've been with hostmonster. Its good and cheap. $5.95/month. Even you can host unlimited domains.
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pcwork
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# Posted: 7 May 2007 18:25
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Quoting: innominds I've been with hostmonster. Its good and cheap. $5.95/month. Even you can host unlimited domains
For Hostmonster, they update Awstats only once a day. Do you know how to update it more often?
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spartanmr
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 14:28
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I wonder if there are any free hosting companies?
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 18:17
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I like
Hostmonster (best deal at a super low price with bells and whistles)
Blue Host
Go Daddy
Globat
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bwh1
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# Posted: 1 Nov 2007 09:44
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I am with Hostmonster, same owner as Bluehost. Both under the best providers in business. Nothing to complain, but like with all companies there will never be a Host who has 100% satisfied customers.
What a future client has to do is analyzing his needs. Someone here post the correct point. If you need reliability and your Website need 99,9% Uptime, don't risk anything with a 'free or cheap Host' as you can loose much more money with a bad service as a good Host will charge you. I say "cheap" as I think a price below U$ 10,- for a Top Host is really not expensive (less 1 BigM meal per month will compensate this). I offer on my Website [Link removed - Admin] several Top quality Hosts who are among the best you can get.
I personally would NOT sign up at a Reseller Host, as such a company can be out of the business in a short time, and you face a huge problem to switch your account if this would happen. Check out if the Data Center is owned by the Host himself to know about this or ask him over support.
I personally would sign up a 12 month contract as I think a 3 month sign up cost you almost the same. But if you like to test a Host, go witha short period and then if you like extend it.
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stacy
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# Posted: 1 Nov 2007 10:06
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I like GoDaddy, but have nothing else to compare to. They have always been helpful when I have questions, even general questions about how my site looks. They seem to really have an interest when helping me. It's pretty cheap when you pay in advance or set up for auto debit.
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stacy
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# Posted: 1 Nov 2007 10:19
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Do any of hte above mentioned webhosting companies offer Retail website templates? I am very new at building websites and my software does not have the best tool for e-commerce. I was hoping to find a website that already had all the shopping cart tools and such, so I could just load pictures and go. I found a free retail website that is really easy to use, but it's very simplistic. I can only load 25 products and I can't change the look of it, becasue it's free, of course.
My mom is going to start making doggie coats, doggie beds, and some other crafty items so I want a way to market them and sell them easily. I was going to list a few thing son eBay, but also have a nice looking website with all her products and eventually try to get traffic to the website and pull out of eBay completely.
So, any suggestions on a good e-commerce web hosting company?
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pcwork
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# Posted: 1 Nov 2007 21:32
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ItQuoting: stacy My mom is going to start making doggie coats, doggie beds, and some other crafty items so I want a way to market them and sell them easily. I was going to list a few thing son eBay, but also have a nice looking website with all her products and eventually try to get traffic to the website and pull out of eBay completely. So, any suggestions on a good e-commerce web hosting company?
It depends on how many images you have, how much disk space you need. Many companies offer for less than $10 / month
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# Posted: 2 Nov 2007 13:24
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Quoting: stacy Do any of hte above mentioned webhosting companies offer Retail website templates? I am very new at building websites and my software does not have the best tool for e-commerce. I was hoping to find a website that already had all the shopping cart tools and such, so I could just load pictures and go. I found a free retail website that is really easy to use, but it's very simplistic. I can only load 25 products and I can't change the look of it, becasue it's free, of course. My mom is going to start making doggie coats, doggie beds, and some other crafty items so I want a way to market them and sell them easily. I was going to list a few thing son eBay, but also have a nice looking website with all her products and eventually try to get traffic to the website and pull out of eBay completely. So, any suggestions on a good e-commerce web hosting company?
Stacy,
Many of them do have retail stuff such as shopping carts, catalogs, and most things you would need for e-commerce. Additionally, many now offer most of the other bells and whistles - even the low cost hosting services.
I'd suggest globat or Go Daddy. Beware of how you sign up for Go Daddy if you go with them. They give you a lot in the default packages, but if you add other paid services the price can really go up. It's a great hosting company though.
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pcwork
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# Posted: 2 Nov 2007 21:19
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Quoting: Newbie Shield I'd suggest globat or Go Daddy. Beware of how you sign up for Go Daddy if you go with them. They give you a lot in the default packages, but if you add other paid services the price can really go up. It's a great hosting company though.
Do you have any websites hosted with GoDaddy?
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# Posted: 2 Nov 2007 23:54
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I have the Deluxe Package. When you sign up, there are extra options such as Traffic Facts (a more advanced version than the default option), Standard SSL, Dedicated Hosting IP, etc.
The charges can really add up if you don't watch what you are doing. I would say that the regular Deluxe Package without any options is the best bet for most folks.
Otherwise if you need minimal space and minimal transfer rate, the economy plan is extremely cheap.
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brookiel
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# Posted: 6 Nov 2007 20:13
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Hostgator.
They are inexpensive, and their service is second to none.
They also have Fantastico in their Cpanel which is useful.
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RecruitingChamp
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# Posted: 7 Nov 2007 21:29
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I like 1&1. Start at $3.99 a month. Excellent Service too.
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pcwork
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# Posted: 8 Nov 2007 07:12
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I don't think everyone can purchase hosting from 1&1
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Zerxer
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# Posted: 24 Nov 2007 01:42
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I use Surpass. They are very good, I'd say. Also beats the hell out of HostGator.
You get 200GB space and 2000GB bandwidth/month for just $6/month or $60/year. Their uptime is very good and their support is excellent; they always reply to me ASAP.
They're actually running a promotion from December 15th through December 31st for new users. Same package I just mentioned for just $12 the first year.
http://www.surpasshosting.com/content/holiday2007/
I'd recommend them to any of you that are looking for a cheaper/more reliable host.
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aplina
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# Posted: 27 Nov 2007 14:15
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site built it provide me with everything needed to stay online. most importantly traffic
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malibumentor
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2007 20:26
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Hostgator is what I am using right now and its very good
and resonably priced.
A word to the wise - get a host with C-panel and Fantastico.
These are as close to industry standards as you will find and
they are intuitive to use. That makes for less time spent and
less frustration.
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juno44444
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# Posted: 9 Dec 2007 02:53
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I use Godaddy. For a around $6.50 a month I can host as many sites as I want up to a certain bandwith and GB. They are great, never had a problem with them.
Their website structure is confusing. That's all - otherwise they are great.
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pcwork
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# Posted: 9 Dec 2007 18:06
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Quoting: Zerxer I use Surpass. They are very good, I'd say. Also beats the hell out of HostGator. You get 200GB space and 2000GB bandwidth/month for just $6/month or $60/year. Their uptime is very good and their support is excellent; they always reply to me ASAP.
For how long have you been hosting with Surpass?
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DG1970
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# Posted: 21 Dec 2007 05:33
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I use Hostgator's baby croc package for most of my sites.
It is only $9.95 a month (cheaper for new signups) and allows unlimited domains and unlimited databases (so great for hosting your own wordpress blogs)
For more important sites (ie commercial sites like online stores), I use 1&1UK at �8.99 a month (US and Canadaian users get a much better deal for only $9.99 a month, but this deal is not accessible to other countries). This allows me up to 10 domains, 2 databases and 40gig of bandwidth a month
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pcwork
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# Posted: 21 Dec 2007 16:47
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Is 1&1UK more secure compared to Hostgator?
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DG1970
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# Posted: 22 Dec 2007 01:44
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Quoting: pcwork Is 1&1UK more secure compared to Hostgator?
I wouldn't say that Hostgator is insecure. I have never had anything happen to make me question their security measure.
It is the whole package that makes me more comfortable using 1&1 for sites that I view as more important in terms of security and, to some extent, uptime.
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cardwarrior
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# Posted: 24 Dec 2007 23:30
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Crucial Paradigm is my hosting company. They have good prices, but the main selling point is their customer service. Always prompt, and they get the answers that you need...Check them out...www.crucialp.com.
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pcwork
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# Posted: 25 Dec 2007 18:26
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Quoting: cardwarrior Crucial Paradigm is my hosting company
For how long have you been with Crucial Paradigm
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Vishal P. Rao
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 06:23
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After reading lot of good reviews about Host Gator and Blue Host, I decided to give them a try. Moreover my hosting charges (with pair) was turning out to be on the expensive side compared to above two.
When doing research, one thing that was not clear in their plans was the option of dedicated IPs for additional domains hosted. However, when contacted, they said they offer only one IP per account!
While the subject of dedicated or shared IP is still debatable, I feel, if you are thinking long term, it doesn't hurt to get dedicated IPs, at least for your most invested (time and money) websites.
I would settle with Pair for now as I can assign dedicated IPs @ $1/month per domain name.
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jeannine05
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# Posted: 20 Jan 2008 19:53
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I like tripod.com $12.95 for a domain name free hosting with ads or $4.95 a month with no ads
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