No experience, looking for a host
Hello!
I'm new to site design and am not a coder. I'm looking to start with a site that has message boards, photo galleries, blogging/news, etc, and then build from there. I expect light traffic at first, and then hopefully a slow but steady increase.
Since I have no coding skills, I need some easy to use tools to get the site up and running. I do plan to learn HTML and get more sophisticated with the site, but that will be a gradual process that will take time.
Questions:
1- This will seem stupid I'm sure, but I need to ask. If I am running Windows on my pc, do I need a host that is windows based? Or does that matter at all?
2- I've been researching online for about a week now, and think I have narrowed it down to HostGator or ANHosting. Can anybody offer any thoughts on which might be a better choice for me? I'm also still open to any other suggestions if anybody has what they think is a better option.
Thank you in advance for any help/info.
visio posted this at 13:06 — 1st May 2007.
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first question: No, your hosting company can be anything you want, doesn't have anything with what your personal computer system is.
you should go for Linux it is cheaper and more reliable then a windows host.
Question 2: You just have to make a search on google "cheap cpanel hosting"
Cpanel because cpanel hosts offer Fantastico with cpanel and you can try to install Drupal from your fantastico, like this you will not need any html or coder experince, Drupal website I think has a blog, a forum, etc, so you can ply around.
If I were you I would find a host charging 2-3 dollars a month.
Good luck.
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mmoglobal posted this at 23:40 — 1st May 2007.
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one of the easiest to use hosting services is 'Yahoo's hosting' it is realitively moderate in pricing, but, alot easier to use than 90% of the other hosting companies. they offer linux based php mysql driven packages with good speed and above average uptime. the hosting package offers almost any script package you are looking for.
for rock bottom pricing and superb uptime theres 'GoDaddy' which offers the same linux based php-mysql, along with windows based asp. the php package offers almost any script package you are looking for.
to answer q#1 no windows doesn't affect which server platform you can use, and for #2 both services are good, but, may depend on your experience level as to how bad the learning curve will be for you.
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ohrana posted this at 11:43 — 3rd May 2007.
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You may find a quality web hosting from ahosting.biz. This company offers CPanel/WHM with Fantastico. Cheap prices and a fast service.
Musson posted this at 12:22 — 4th May 2007.
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Windows on your desktop has nothing to do with the choice b/w Linux or Windows hosting, it will rather depend on the site requirements. From what you've written about your future site Linux will meet your needs, being both stable and cost-effective. If you have no coding skills, you may use hosting packages with site-building software included.
Also check if the host you're about to choose offers steady upgrade from one plan to a bigger one once your requirements are changed. All the companies suggested here Hostgator, AHhosting, Ahosting might be worthy choices but make sure their support will help you out when you need it.
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Finntroll posted this at 12:19 — 11th May 2007.
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Being new to the design and coding, look for somebody with guaranteed support services, someone who will really take care of you not to get lost on the background of other thousands of clients. I'd make search on hosts offered here, i can support ahosting.biz recommended here, I've been with them for about half a year, no major issues.
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Freedom posted this at 07:49 — 16th May 2007.
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Hello. Big companies have many customers and might belittle bit inert. I suggest you have a look at companies with a smaller customers base. I'd recomend you visit Webhostingbizz.com. Good company with more than 4 year experience.
Michele78 posted this at 15:39 — 16th May 2007.
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I never had luck with godaddy, I canceled cause even customer support was stumped.
Hotgator I have had clients with them and they offer Cpanel with all its goodies. I don't know their prices.
Meccahosting is small and offers plans starting at 2.99 but the panel is very very basic
Assortedinternet has cpanel and plans starting at 4.99, the domains are expensive, but you can buy domains anywhere.
I have found all of the above helpful in support, and great uptime.
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Dangerous.Script posted this at 07:11 — 25th May 2007.
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Hi, if this matter is of any interest to you, first of all, let us know what are the basis that you've made the search on and resulted with the options you mentioned, was it price, form of support or recommendation?
From what you've written in your post I think that you should for a host with who offers something similar to WebsiteTonight of gowebsite.com.
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Musson posted this at 11:19 — 1st June 2007.
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Nice&easy, is there any demo of the websitetonight on gowebsite.com?
Have you tried it?
i'm also looking for a sitebuilder, any ideas about about free version?
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tummy posted this at 08:23 — 7th June 2007.
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I think you may use emedianow.com's service. They offer a wide range of services like web hosting, graphic design, flash presentation and many otheres.
timjpriebe posted this at 16:53 — 7th June 2007.
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I've had clients who used Yahoo in the past, and everything was fine until they decided for one reason or another to switch hosts. They had a *huge* hassle with Yahoo, spending hours on the phone just to get it switched.
Tim
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Finntroll posted this at 08:15 — 8th June 2007.
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As an afterthought, you may just find someone who will design the site for you and then give some recommendations on the type of hosting to choose, or even host you. I can think of emedianow.com and finerdesign.com. if you design to contact and use one of those, let me know what's your opinion of them.
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demopaul posted this at 09:42 — 15th June 2007.
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What are the pluses of using webdesign companies vs freelancers? Looks like emedianow.com works with flash design only.
Carney posted this at 19:33 — 24th June 2007.
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there is no need to choose windows web hosting service if you have windows OS on your machin as you only need to chose web hosting based on your web site requirements. From my experinece eskhosting.com provides reliable solutions, I have chosen them since they don`t offer unlimited everything for a unbelievably low prices and I am ready to pay a bit more but get real service, so this company is highy recommended
bhsuker (not verified) posted this at 22:51 — 13th June 2007.
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i am glad lean more about host, i want to start my website, but i still have no idea how to do it. now learn more from you guys i am so happy. thank you share with us your knowlege and experience.
Bjørk posted this at 08:08 — 19th June 2007.
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I think that answer is simple. If it is possible to do with company like Emedianow.com - why not? If your offline business needs a website - you need just find such kind company and that's all. I think that it is good deal.
Dangerous.Script posted this at 09:10 — 21st June 2007.
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Well, do you mean emedianow.com offers both hosting AND design services? Do you think it's good to have a lot of spheres to operate in?
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