As many of you may know, I have had really bad luck with service from my current host, so i have started a new topic in the webhosting request forum looking for a new host, and i have got some really good deals. Before i make up my mind, i would like to ask everyone what they would recommend someone that wants to put up a site that is selling 200 and more products? What company would you guys recommend? and why if thats not to much?


Thanks

WoodiE

well the products/shopping cart side of things is not a problem, it is the selling that is tricky.......Do you have a merchant account or third party CC processor??? Are you going to collect CC Numbers??

I don't think host does matter much, talking about security issue, reputable host like venturesonline, hostmatters... are safe to go with. Host with them, get free php one like oscommerce, pay $150 for SSL thawte or $79 in equifax and you all set. Of course, if you don't already have physical merchant account, you'll need to get one.

My exp with venturesonline is great.

Originally posted by 21inchguns
well the products/shopping cart side of things is not a problem, it is the selling that is tricky.......Do you have a merchant account or third party CC processor??? Are you going to collect CC Numbers??

Yes i have an offline merchant account right now, if the site picks up then i will need an online merchant account. But my question was more about hosts then merchant accounts, or do they tie together?


WoodiE

anyone else want to recommend a host?

WoodiE

I think Miva Merchant is easy to set up, and OLM is good for that if you have low bandwidth requirements. They charge an arm and a leg for it.

Otherwise, catalog.com is known for online catalog hosting.