Help finding host...

[GeeFuss]

I need help finding a reliable host that...

-accepts PayPal
-offers1 gig space or more
-offers 5 gig bandwidth or more
-offers 50 mysql databases or more
-offers 50 email accounts
-has ability to create 2 websites with 2 domains
-has fantastico

Thanks to all that can help me out.

Also, I have a question. What is the difference between Windows and Linux hosting?

[IcIshoot]

check out elixarweb.com

They have a decent plan for $4.95


as for the differences: http://webdesign.about.com/cs/webhosting/a/aa050304.htm


IcI

[GeeFuss]

thanks. i think i am actually going to go with them.

really appreciate it mate and thanks for the comparison.

now, where to get a domain, cheapest place??

[katana*GFR*]

Easyest would eb to do it with your host.. If any problems occur they can fix it for ya..

[Lakie]

www.godaddy.com is cheap and as realiable as anything, but never pay full price, google godaddy discount codes or something like that for even cheaper domains

[-Tigger-]

i like http://www.evohosting.co.uk <-- has both US and UK server as far as im aware... would meet your purpose

[tail_gunner]

i bought 3 domains last night godaddy 6.95 .com's

[IcIshoot]

I would not get your domain with your host.

I may have lost a domain because of that - In my opinion it is better to keep the domain separate from your host as then all you have to do to switch hosts is change the dns settings.

when I tried out 1and1.com I registered a domain through them - I didn't like them so I canceled my account, now I can't log in to change any dns settings on it, and I have to wait 60 days to even try to transfer it (which should be up... need to try again).

[GeeFuss]

found this place.

www.lypha.com

sounds like a sweet deal.

7.95/mo Shared Hosting
1000GB space
5000GB bandwidth
Host unlimitted websites
Unlimitted Sub-domains
6000 email accounts
Unlimitted FTP accounts
Unlimitted MYSQL databases
+3 year membership to templatespace.com
+Free lifetime domain name
+2 Free extra months

and im considering

19.95/mo Reseller Hosting
15GB space
3000GB bandwidth
Host unlimitted domains
Unlimitted sub-domains
Unlimitted email accounts
Unlimitted FTP accounts
+Extra 5GB space/1000GB bandwidth master account
+3 year membership to templatespace.com
+Free lifetime domain name
+1 Free extra month

Not so sure about the reseller, cuz it would be hard to host people with so many hosts on the internet today. But I think the shared plan is really good, what yall think?

[IcIshoot]

just keep in mind that most companies are most likely over-selling their resources - shared hosts usually have dozens if not hundreds of clients on each server - no way they can support giving each client 1000Gb of disk space. that realization is what helped me move from hostgater...

Why pay for disk space I won't be able to use?


That is only a good deal if you are prepaired to be locked in with them for a year. Only way you will get the $7.95 per-month price is if you agree to a 12 month contract, other wise it is $15.95 a month.

Better see what the terms of service says if you cancel early.

If you are, the offer expires @ 11pm CST

[GeeFuss]

crap lol. my paypal aint setup yet lol. maybe ill juss stick with elixar.

so is it better to go with reseller hosting, or is your disk space shared under that hosting as well??

[-Tigger-]

Originally posted by Cardiac


Not so sure about the reseller, cuz it would be hard to host people with so many hosts on the internet today. But I think the shared plan is really good, what yall think?

its a nightmare... 2 much competition.. ive been doing it for 2 months now and still have no clients.. wud advise yot to buy a small plan.. ie a £4 a month or less one until u need to upgrade.. as most hosters will allow u 2

[IcIshoot]

the resources allotted to you under reseller apply to every one that you set up webhosting for

So if you host for 5 different people, all disk space used by those 5 counts toward your reseller account limit. As the reseller you can configure different packages, splitting up the resources as you see fit.

[GeeFuss]

but am i sharing my reseller space with other people that have reseller accounts? or do i have my own set space that only i and those i allow can use?

[IcIshoot]

using elixar web and the $7.95 reseller package for an example, you are given 5gb of disk space, 10 gb of bandwidth to use as you see fit. if you get 1000 clients, how you divvy that up is up to you, as long as your 1000 clients don't exceed your assigned resources.

Your reseller account probably will be on the same server as others - think of it as a glorified shared hosting

IcI

[GeeFuss]

lol. ok so, tell me what hosting i should go with. i value your opinion. so just pick one out for me =P

i just want a reliable host that i can make like 2-3 websites on. and reseller would be nice.

[IcIshoot]

I went with the $7.95 reseller one. For hosting a couple sites that should be fine for now. Down the road you can upgrade if needed - maybe throw some text ads in to help pay for it

You can host other domains under a normal shared account, but if you want to give people cpanel access so that they can manage their own databases, etc they will then have full access to your stuff also (not a big deal if you control all the sites your self).

[GeeFuss]

much appreciated bro. i am going to continue designing my sites, then once i finish, i will order the hosting. dont want to order hosting early to let it sit there and not be used.

thanks for all the help