I've been looking for DAYS for a new web host. I loved the one I
currently use until they changed servers (supposedly, it was to
be a better one, but not on my end. I'm still having some
problems, and what really ticked me off was that they changed
the web control panel from MonsterControls (I *LOVE*
MonsterControls!) to that Cobalt Raq thing. I avoided that when
I'd previously searched for a new host, only a few months ago!!!

Here's what I need from a host:

* Must offer at least 300MB for under $30
* Must NOT offer unlimited space or traffic
* Must allow me to use the space for commercial purposes
* Must allow adult content (I don't want censorship, barring
things illegal, so I'm free to say what I like, including cursing,
sexual language, etc.--I write adult fan fiction and want to post it
on my site, for example--and I want the option to put up an adult
site later if I choose)
* Prefer MonsterControls web control panel, but I'm flexible, if the
software is good, like CPanel
* Must NOT use the Cobalt Raq web control panel
* Prefer unlimited POP email accounts, but at least 25
* Must have unlimited email aliasing and forwarding
* Must include FTP
* Prefer to have Telnet access
* Must allow me to put up my own CGI scripts
* Must include latest version of Perl
* Prefer to have many features, like databases, Real server,
shopping cart, etc.--I may not use them now, but I'd like it if I had
the option; HOWEVER, a personal site that I can use for
commercial purposes is just fine, and I do not require an
e-commerce site
* Must have a free trial period or money-back guarantee
* Must have access to raw log files
* Must have web statistics
* Must allow password-protected directories
* Must have domain name registration for under $25

I think that's it. If anyone can help me out, I'd greatly appreciate
it. Thanks!
* Prefer to have domain name parking, preferably free

Jennifer, we can offer you:

- 350MB Disk Space
- 6 GIGs Data Transfer
- Absolutely no unlimited space or traffic - you are guaranteed your bandwidth
- Commercial purposes allowed
- Adult content allowed (in any way shape or form, we don't care. As long as it is legal. Our NOC backs us up 100% in writing.)
- Good Control Panel (Non-Cobalt)
- As many POP email accounts as you need
- Unlimited email aliasing and forwarding
- 24/7 FTP Access
- Telnet/SSH (preferred) access
- Full CGI and suEXEC support
- Up-to-date Perl
- Full mySQL support. Also, we will install any shopping cart or other software that you need, free of charge.
- 30-day money back guarantee
- Full access to raw log files
- Excellent web statistics
- Password-protected directories
- Domain registration for $12.00 a year
- Free domain name parking

Normally: $34.50 a month
With July's Special (15% off all quotes and plans): $29.25 a month

If you need additional features that you forgot, or if you would like any further information, please feel free to email me at allera@focalhosting.com. Also, feel free to visit our new forums as well at: http://www.focalhosting.com/forums.

Good luck in your search! :)

A couple of things I forgot to add:

* Prefer to be able to create sub-domains (the more, the merrier)
* Must have Unix or Linux server

Originally posted by Jennifer
A couple of things I forgot to add:

* Prefer to be able to create sub-domains (the more, the merrier)
* Must have Unix or Linux server
We give as many subdomains as you need (within reason) and our server runs FreeBSD (basically unix).