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07-17-2009, 01:07 PM #1Junior Guru Wannabe
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Idea choice for ecommerce site
I know everyday people like me request your help in finding a good host. But i am asking what you would chose if you do not care about the price(you can afford to pay few extra dollars for piece of mind if you are earning from site) and you need linux hosting with very good customer support which can give you 1 GB of disk space with 600 MB of mysql database, .htaccess, static IP for an ecommerce site.
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07-17-2009, 01:46 PM #2WHT Addict
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Looking for good uptime (verified by a 3rd party) is a good idea for your ecommerce website.
You can also send a ticket to support to see how a few hosts respond to your ideas.Sean Shepard
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07-17-2009, 01:59 PM #3Junior Guru Wannabe
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Thanks
Can you please give me 2-3 options whom i should contact?
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07-17-2009, 02:00 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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If price truly wasn't a deal, I would go with a cluster of dedicated servers. However, I know you just said only a few bucks. You have the right idea of going for host with lower storage requirements and lower bandwidth for higher prices (however, not always does that mean they are a good host).
Just do your research on the host before signing up and definitly see thier uptime statistics, speed, etc...
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07-17-2009, 02:10 PM #5Web Hosting Evangelist
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I would look at the following:
Cartika Hosting (have used for 4+ years)
Downtownhost (hear good things)
InnoHosting (hear good things)
There are many others, but those are who I have been telling clients I develop for to look at and consider.
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07-17-2009, 02:10 PM #6Junior Guru Wannabe
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Thanks
I did try to research. I found few names like hostgator, bluewho, httme, hostnexus, rackspace. I know most of them are good. But i am still looking for recommendations. I need linux, 1 GB space, 600 MB mysql( fixed), .htaccess, good mysql admin, good customer support and good traffic stats.
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07-17-2009, 03:03 PM #7Junior Guru
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I know this doesn't answer your question but you might want to spend those extra bucks on a good nightly backup mechanism and independent DNS service. Make sure you can access your backups independently of your e-commerce host. Then identify one or two Plan B hosts who will be able to take your backup and deploy it quickly if needed.
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07-18-2009, 02:02 AM #8Junior Guru Wannabe
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Thanks. Backup i did understand but i did not understand the independent DNS service but it sounds something important. Can you please help me understand this?
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07-18-2009, 03:07 AM #9Junior Guru
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I should have been more clear. I simply meant that you want to ensure that you can access and modify your domain's nameserver independent of your web host. Having possession of a full, current backup of your site isn't much use if your host has control of your domain name.
The idea is that you want to protect yourself and your business by investing in a disaster recovery plan for your website. 'Disaster' in this case means any situation where visitors can't reach your web site and your host can't (or won't) fix the problem.Forayweb - Online Solutions for Your Business
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07-18-2009, 03:14 AM #10WHT Addict
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07-18-2009, 03:27 AM #11Junior Guru
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Yeah. What Sean said. (Brevity is not my specialty.)
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07-18-2009, 03:43 AM #12Junior Guru Wannabe
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Thanks. I had learnt that lesson years ago and now i always keep my domain registrar different from hosting.
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07-21-2009, 10:01 PM #13Web Hosting Guru
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You'll want to be on a VPS or dedicated server and not shared. Look into the costs of SSL cert from various hosters as that can also make a difference in your bottomline cost. You'll want to be focused on service and quality of service. Storage space usually isn't so vital.
VPS
PowerVPS
HostNexus
ServInt
etc
Dedicated
RackSpace
Planet
etc
BTW.... 600MB of MySQL data? WOW. What the heck are you storing? BLOBs in that database? You might want to talk to them about a dedicated MySQL server. I run a $15 million a year ECommerce site(s) in case you're wondering who da heck is this guy.
CheersCarlos
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07-22-2009, 02:34 AM #14Junior Guru Wannabe
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Thanks. It was really good to discuss with you guys. So if i do not mind paying more then most of the top hosts are the same for me?
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07-22-2009, 02:37 AM #15Junior Guru Wannabe
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And one more question please. What if i need hosting for a site in php/mysql which is not really ecommerce. So i do not need SSL etc. Can i go for shared hosting with dedicated IP ? I need very good traffic stats.
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07-22-2009, 02:39 AM #16Web Hosting Master
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And one more question please. What if i need hosting for a site in php/mysql which is not really ecommerce. So i do not need SSL etc. Can i go for shared hosting with dedicated IP ? I need very good traffic stats.██ l Dedigeeks • Shared • Wordpress • Dedicated • Established 2006
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07-22-2009, 06:15 AM #17Junior Guru Wannabe
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thanks
Will hostgator business plan good enough for that. i liked their online chat support and they have good reviews.
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07-22-2009, 08:19 AM #18WHT Addict
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07-23-2009, 11:14 PM #19Web Hosting Guru
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You won't need SSL in that case. Shared is fine. Keep in mind you can always have your main site running off a cheap shared plan and redirect buying customers to PayPal or some other hosted stores, like Yahoo store.
Carlos
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07-24-2009, 12:47 AM #20Web Hosting Master
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You may go for semi-dedicated servers if you are looking for better CPU % .
I cannot see an issue with the Hostgator Business Plan!██ l Dedigeeks • Shared • Wordpress • Dedicated • Established 2006
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07-28-2009, 01:53 PM #21Newbie
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Just because you're willing to spend more, doesn't mean you have to. I would definitely go the shared hosting route on your non-secure site to help your bottom line. Just make sure you shop around and choose the company that guarantees you the specs you need to accomplish your traffic goals.
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