I am looking for a company to host a vBulletin site I'd like to start. Though transfer rate would not be an issue initially, I'd like to be prepared and sign up with a host that provides ample bandwidth.

Through researching webhostingtalk and sitepoint, and seeing what others have recommended, I've narrowed my choices between tera-byte and hostrocket. Hostrocket offers 200MB of storage and 10GB of bandwidth for $9.95. Tera-byte offers 99MB of storage and 20GB of bandwidth for $9.25. Both offer PHP 4 and mysql.

Because I am new to the vBulletin software, I am looking for a host that has experience with this program and can provide the best support.

I've e-mailed both hosts and tera-byte was very quick in responding but hostrocket has been quite slow.

Any other input so I can finalize my decision would be helpful.

Thanks

P.S. Annete at Hostmatters was great, offering very detailed responses quickly, but I would like one that offers a bit more bandwidth. I plan on using them for smaller sites though.

I host with both. Tera-byte for me is just that little bit better than hostrocket.

I agree with Technics. Either way, you'll make a right choice.

Truthfully, no host should support that program, but the two you mentioned are pretty mellow and willing to help out when they can. I think you'd do fine either way. Personal preference.

Originally posted by Chicken
Truthfully, no host should support that program, but the two you mentioned are pretty mellow and willing to help out when they can. I think you'd do fine either way. Personal preference.

Are you talking about vBulletin, I just bought it and was preparing to look for a suitable host as per this thread. But then again aren't you using it, or are you the moderator???? I know I'm old, and usually confused but what's up?????

Sorry, maybe I confused 'support' with 'alter the script and provide technical assistance with it'. Any host that offers a SQL db and php will support it (as in host it). Not to alarm you!!! :)

Thanks, my life is like a box of chickens, re-reading I understand what you said... No alarm, I'm satisfied with vB. Just running around like I have my head cut off, have tried so many hosts, just to be dis-satisfied or had by their billing departments. So many opinions to sort out, hate to waste more money and time. Everyone seems to like tera-byte, but their web design leaves a little to be desired as far as information. Site-5 has the Zend Optimizer, does that help alot for vBulletin sites?

Originally posted by wajones
Everyone seems to like tera-byte, but their web design leaves a little to be desired as far as information. Site-5 has the Zend Optimizer, does that help alot for vBulletin sites?

I thought the same thing regarding tera-byte's lack of information on their website. (What aren't they telling me and why?) I'm sure that they are a great web host, but when you're deciding between very comparable hosts, every little detail matters.

I am very curious about Zend Optimizer as well. Anyone know if this is useful?

[Edited by Jyaki on 12-05-2000 at 12:32 AM]

Zend Optimizer is extremely useful, as it speeds up processing/parsing of PHP by a very sizable percentage (PHP geeks who hang around here will be able to inform you of the precise figures). If a host offers PHP4 with ZO, and you're intending to run some PHP-intensive scripts, then go for it. Just make sure the other features + prices are up to scratch and realistic ;)