Need Help Picking Spot To Host New Website

Me ^ | 2/8/2012 | The Louiswu

[The Louiswu]

Hi all - I need some help finding a good spot to host a web site for a friend of mine. I use GoDaddy for some of my personal stuff, but was trying to see if there are any other good/fast/cheap alternatives.

I need to register his new domain and need just a few megs of space for an informational web site that will be no longer than 2 or 3 pages and a couple of links.

Any pointers would be a big help. Thanks!

[illiac]

Bluehost is very good....we have a bsiness website there and never and problems....

[The Louiswu]

Thank you

[illiac]

Hostgator is another one that is popular....

[Timber Rattler]

I use www.webs.com. There is a nice free version available, but if you prefer a low cost premium site with no ads, then the subscription rates are very reasonable. It also includes a nice selection of pre-made website templates in which all you have to do is enter your text, image or video locations, or other items, and you're all set to go.

[ICCtheWay]

I like 1and1.com - modest price - works well and has a very good built in email service to the domain name you create.

[The Louiswu]

Thank you all very much. I love FR, there are so many kind, knowledgeable people on this site who seem genuinely interested in helping other people.

[109ACS]

Have you considered Google Apps?

http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/group/index.html

I have several domains I registered with GoDaddy then set up free email, web sites, calendar, etc. etc. with Google Apps. The free version allows you to set up to 10 accounts per domain and each account can have its own web site(s), email, calendar, docs, etc. You can’t beat free.

[Paradox]

I have heard too many bad things about Go Daddy hosting. Use em for domains, but take the hosting somewhere else. I had used 1and1 for a while, but have recently been trying out hostgator. So far so good.

[KarlInOhio]

I use webhostingpad.com. I really haven't pushed them hard as I use it mainly to host my email accounts and a few webpages.

[Theo]

I register my domain names through GoDaddy.

I host all my websites on http://mediatemple.net

It’s a great combination. I strongly recommend Media Temple.

[Theo]

I register my domain names through GoDaddy.

I host all my websites on http://mediatemple.net

It’s a great combination. I strongly recommend Media Temple.

Ah, let me add that if you look around, you can find “promo codes” for both sites/services that can save you a lot of money. There’s a 25% off hosting at MT promo code, for example, that I saw some time back (it’s still valid).

[thesaleboat]

switch from godaddy it outsources a lot of tech support: Here is a good website with discounts included:
http://www.gobblerhosting.com/
It would look like hostmonster (who my last company used to use) has merged with bluehost, so I would suggest them.

[moehoward]

lunarpages.com

Been using them for a looooooong time.

[ktw]

Try www.zoneedit.com it is FREE and it lets you manage your own “A” and email record types.

[Incorrigible]

Office 365 has everything you need and more.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/

[Incorrigible]

Office 365 has everything you need and more.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/

[muir_redwoods]

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[The Citizen Soldier]

I have created numerous web sites over the past four or five years (mostly WordPress based) and I’ve found Blue Host to be the best. Offer the most for the money, and ftp, etc. always free and included. Very unhappy with 1&1 and Go Daddy.

[2nd amendment mama]

I recommend HostGator too. Well priced and great service if and when needed. Uptime is almost 100% (that’s important). I can’t remember the last time our sites had problems.