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    Question Hosting for a dating site

    Hello!
    I look for a hosting for my dating site. It has 0 users so far so i need something small and an option to expand. The site is designed for USA users only. It's written in php and mysql. My budget is around $40-$50/m.

    Sorry for my poor english. Thanks in advance!
    Last edited by Firemaker; 06-15-2011 at 04:27 PM.

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    Any shared host will be fine as you start off. Pick one that has good reviews.

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    Have you tried WeinerHost?
    Hosting is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.

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    Check out the offers section. With that budget you'd even be able to start off with a decent VPS which will give you plenty of initial scaling capacity.
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    Quote Originally Posted by media-hosts_com View Post
    Check out the offers section. With that budget you'd even be able to start off with a decent VPS which will give you plenty of initial scaling capacity.
    yes that was exactly what I was going to say. you can get a good VPS on that budget and not have to worry about upgrading for a long time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheJoker View Post
    Have you tried WeinerHost?
    Say what now? Is that an actual host?

    OP, I would follow nerdie's advice, unless your dating site have specific needs/requirements that only a VPS environment could provide.

    Absolutely no reason to jump straight to a VPS if you have no need for one. Just because your budget is $40, doesn't mean you have to spend that amount for your needs.

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    I just checked and WeinerHost.com is available lmao. wanna bet its gone before the end of the day?
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    I wouldn't be surprised if someone actually picks that up and uses it to start a hosting business -- given some of the names I've seen recently.

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    Weinerhost, that is quite funny but who'd buy that for a hosting service. No wait, you would actually be surprised

    There are a lot of services out there, though @OP is this dating site going to allow in a sense "pornographic material" or is it more strict on actually keeping it pat down to an actual secure, smooth, elegant, dating service? (No porn with maybe a little body hair here and a little bit of abs over there - Soft Porn).
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    Definitely checkout the advertising section. Just make sure you find a host that allows adult content! Even though your site may not explicitly offer adult content, it can be perceived as one. Just go on the safe side.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sparrow-Sean View Post
    Weinerhost, that is quite funny but who'd buy that for a hosting service. No wait, you would actually be surprised

    There are a lot of services out there, though @OP is this dating site going to allow in a sense "pornographic material" or is it more strict on actually keeping it pat down to an actual secure, smooth, elegant, dating service? (No porn with maybe a little body hair here and a little bit of abs over there - Soft Porn).
    I can a name a senator that's probably looking for a new business and the name certainly fits roflmao

    And hey, do you remeber this one mentioned here not lond ago? bigbutthosting.com

    So .....why not
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    You can try out any shared hosting to start with. But I suggest you choose from the popular ones for safe. Once your website grows and shared hosting no longer suitable, you can go with a VPS server for your budget.

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    Start from a reliable shared hosting.
    That will be fine for you.

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    Dating web sites tend to grow very fast. So at the very beginning I suppose that would be really nice to start with the VPS and you have right budget for the good VPS.

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    If you have that amount in your budget, I would agree, you might want to invest in a VPS especially if the dating site takes off. If you want to cut down on costs for now even more, I would suggest just going the simple route and go with any shared hosting account with any reliable host that fits your needs.
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    LOL. Didnt expect so many answers. Maybe I'll go for mediatemple.net $50 VPS. Thanks a lot.

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    I'd stay away from MT if you could, however up to you...

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    Quote Originally Posted by nerdie View Post
    I'd stay away from MT if you could, however up to you...
    Can you reccomend a specific hosting provider?

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    Provide me with specific requirements and I will recommend the host of your dreams.
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    @Firemaker

    Thanks for thinking of us. Let me know if there is anything we can help out with.

    @nerdie

    Would love to know why you don't think our services, (dv) specifically, are something to avoid. We always welcome criticism and other information to help us get better.
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    Quote Originally Posted by (mt) matt View Post
    @Firemaker

    Thanks for thinking of us. Let me know if there is anything we can help out with.

    @nerdie

    Would love to know why you don't think our services, (dv) specifically, are something to avoid. We always welcome criticism and other information to help us get better.
    I think every review site will speak for itself?

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    How many users are you expecting in the first month?

    Maybe a VPS is a bit overkill, unless your doing some serious advertising I am sure some quality shared hosting will be fine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nerdie View Post
    I'd stay away from MT if you could, however up to you...
    Have you ever used them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris_M View Post
    Have you ever used them?
    Yes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nerdie View Post
    Yes.
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