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psicop

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I have short-listed the hosting services I initially liked down to the following:

1. FatCow
2. An Hosting
3. Host Excellence
4. Netfirms
5. StableHost
6. A Small Orange

Which of them would be most suitable for me. I am about to start a small online business: two websites and a couple of blogs.

I am after proven reliability, 24/7 support, no down time and many resources (which most do anyway).

Thanks in advance.
 
Do you see yourself ever moving beyond shared web hosting to either a VPS or dedicated platform? I ask because I always look a couple of years down the road - how fast do I expect to grow?
 
First, I'm not familiar with any of those. Second, you'll never have "no down time". Third, don't go for and unlimited host. Better to find out relatively what you need+ some to grow with.. 5GB goes a long way..
 
I ain't familiar with most of em but I believe Fat Cow has been around for a while but I can't give you any goods or bads I just heard of em.
 
SteveBloemer said:
Do you see yourself ever moving beyond shared web hosting to either a VPS or dedicated platform? I ask because I always look a couple of years down the road - how fast do I expect to grow?
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Yes, but I don't need to start that way. Using a shared account is what everyone does in the beginning, I can still make the switch to a dedicated one with the same hosting company later on, anyway. Am I right?

Thanks.
 
psicop said:
Yes, but I don't need to start that way. Using a shared account is what everyone does in the beginning, I can still make the switch to a dedicated one with the same hosting company later on, anyway. Am I right?

Thanks.
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You're just fine to start with a shared account. If you need a dedicated server in a year or two it's as simple as buying it(managed) and moving your sites. Not everyone starts out with shared, but you have absolutely no reason to waist money on something you don't need yet.
 
Yes, I knew that. I still don't understand why some people think that when you first setup your business you need to do it big. Gee, Google was a University project and started in a basement.

Thanks anyway.
 
psicop said:
Yes, I knew that. I still don't understand why some people think that when you first setup your business you need to do it big.
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The idea is not to do it big, but to do it right. Anyway, shared is just fine for you to start with. Unfortunately I don't have direct experience with any of the companies on your list, but I'd say its not a bad list as I've heard about most of them.
 
Would you still recommend me to start with shared hosting if I decide to setup and affiliate marketing business?

I am concerned about web space and bandwidth but I am very aware that generating traffic is a slow process.

What do you think?
 
I am an existing users of FatCow and ex-customers for An Hosting. FatCow hosting is in the business for some times and I have no problem with them at all. AN hosting on the other hand, was not that good in term of server reliability (MySQL server down often) but that was during year 2006. I noticed they have a new website designs now (perhaps change of management) but still think they are overpriced right now.

However, do note that both companies practice bandwidth/storage overselling policy (which I'm okay with it though). Also, I'm affiliates for both now but I'm telling my true experience here.

Would you still recommend me to start with shared hosting if I decide to setup and affiliate marketing business?
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Definitely! I recommend all starters (blogger or affiliates) to spend minimum in hosting for the first one year. Instead, use the money to buy some good content or advertisement.
 
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psicop said:
Yes, but I don't need to start that way. Using a shared account is what everyone does in the beginning, I can still make the switch to a dedicated one with the same hosting company later on, anyway. Am I right?

Thanks.
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I understand your point, but NO, not all shared hosting providers offer dedicated servers. My point wasn't so much to start with a VPS or Dedicated plan, but if you plan to grow to that level, consider a host that offers an upgrade path. Not all providers on your list offer that.

The best to you, whatever you select. :)

- Steve
 
many resources (which most do anyway).
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Disk space and data transfer allocations are of little importance in shared hosting once they go over a certain size. You may be promised 20TB of data transfer, but you'd need several dedicated servers to be able to push that much, with most websites. The terms of service essentially give the host the right to suspend your account once you overload the server you're sharing with other, often hundreds of other customers.

AN hosting on the other hand, was not that good in term of server reliability (MySQL server down often) but that was during year 2006. I noticed they have a new website designs now (perhaps change of management)
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ANhosting was owned by midphase, and it got bought a while ago (a year, maybe more?) They're now part of the UK2.net group, as it says on the site.
 
Never go with a host who offers unlimited space and bandwidth. Also, see if the host is willing to sell you a VPS or dedi once things get bigger. You won't need it for now, but for down the line.
 
monsterjerry said:
Definitely! I recommend all starters (blogger or affiliates) to spend minimum in hosting for the first one year. Instead, use the money to buy some good content or advertisement.
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What do you mean by "content"? In this case who provides this service.

Same thing, any suggestions for ads?


Ta.



romes said:
Never go with a host who offers unlimited space and bandwidth.
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Care to explain why?



OK my list has been narrowed down to "A Small Orange."

Now, I would like to toss the following in as well:

1. StableHost
2. LunarPages (I read mixed reviews about this one. Some good and some not so good)
3. IPower (sam as option 2)

I am not including other popular options like HostGator and BlueHost because I don't get a good feeling of them.


Cheers.
 
psicop said:
What do you mean by "content"? In this case who provides this service.

Same thing, any suggestions for ads?


Ta.






Care to explain why?



OK my list has been narrowed down to "A Small Orange."

Now, I would like to toss the following in as well:

1. StableHost
2. LunarPages (I read mixed reviews about this one. Some good and some not so good)
3. IPower (sam as option 2)

I am not including other popular options like HostGator and BlueHost because I don't get a good feeling of them.


Cheers.
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Honestly, no one else can tell you who's the best host for you. Unfortunately most have to figure that out themselves. Personally I'd suggest going with the facts and not "good or bad feelings". Many people end up switching hosts(even a few times) before they find one that's just perfect, so why not just try one out for a month and see how you like them?

Many shared hosts offer money back within 15-30 days. Try one of those guys out and if you hate'm just get your money back and try someone else. No skin off your back and you get something far better than anything we can suggest.. "Your own personal experience". :)
 
You need to look for the Hosting company that suits you and your website the best,there are a host of Choices as you rightly mentioned,but you need to go for the provider that you feel comfortable with.
 
That’s a very interesting blog post, thanks ldcdc does really open your eyes to the level by which some hosts will attempt to attack others and how their internal affairs are carried out. I’m sure most of us knew already about the fake reviews/sites although a lot of people are yet to dive into forums to find out what people really say, not just read a censored post with bias opinion.

The only way to run a review site id say would be a forum or if a number of hosts joined together to provide it as a community type project. Although forums seem to be the best approach :)
 
Ipower has been a mess the last year or so. Not sure the issue, but I've found them frustrating. Out of all the providers you mentioned, I would go with Lunar or Net firms...never had a problem with either one.
 
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