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12-03-2010, 02:09 PM #1New Member
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want to find a reliable web hosting company, please help!
Hi All,
I am starting an online store and in the process of choosing a web hosting company to host my website. I've been doing some research online and it seems like everyone's experience is different... For example, some would recommend GoDaddy and others would tell people to avoid them...I'm lost!
Based on my research, I'm hoping to find a host that would provide good disk space, good bandwidth, minimal downtime, good customer support, and etc. basically for a newbie like me who wants to start an online business. I see that some hosting companies like Doteasy would offer ecommerce software like OsCommerce and Zen Cart that could help me in setting my my online store, do you think they are really useful for setting up online store? Also, I'm located in Canada, so does it matter in terms of technical support or where the host is located?
I apologize in advance if I asked some dumb questions as I am really new to this online business thing... I would much appreciate if you could make some recommendations. Thank you all very much in advance!!!
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12-03-2010, 02:25 PM #2Web Hosting Industry Expert
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Those who recommend GoDaddy probably have really simple sites that have low traffic and as such work just fine on GoDaddy. Beyond that, my personal recommendation would be HostGator.
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12-03-2010, 02:49 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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Most websites should have technical support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so it shouldn't be a problem time wise. If your native language is French, then you might want to look for a host who specializes in that. There are two Canadian hosts that are pretty well known with good reputations, with DotCanada and iWeb. I know staff members from both company's, and they both would likely be able to take of your needs quite well.
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12-03-2010, 03:02 PM #5Newbie
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I'm a pretty strong supporter of looking into your local hosting options, as well. I think that there's a certain peace of mind that can be gained by hosting with someone within driving distance, especially if you want to tour the facility before migrating to one of their servers.
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12-03-2010, 03:03 PM #6Junior Guru
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You can try hostgator.com or mddhosting.com I use them & they are very good!
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12-03-2010, 04:57 PM #7Junior Guru
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Most if not all hosts should be able to accommodate your needs and help you install an online store for your website. However, if you're looking to have the host get your store set up as well, (ie., configure everything for you within the ecommerce script and customize the look) you are likely looking at paying a pretty price for that.
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12-03-2010, 05:16 PM #8Newbie
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Like Georgio H., I like Hostgator in Texas. Their hosting is very reliable and they have very good tech support. Tech support is very important because you want to get any problems with your site fixed as quickly as possible. I've used them for a <<snipped>> project that I'm currently working on and they've been great.
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12-03-2010, 11:56 PM #9Moving the Web Forward
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For starters I always recommend staying away from the companies that claim to offer unlimited diskspace/bandwidth (those are usually the companies that overcrowd they're servers, thus leading to various headaches for you and your business).
2nd, I think experience is very important. Therefore I recommend going with companies that have been in business for at least three years.
Other than that, your website specifications are pretty basic. Just keep in mind that you will also need an SSL and dedicated IP address to run your online store (so you might want to take those into consideration).
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12-03-2010, 11:57 PM #10Reseller Hosting Specialist
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What sort of budget do you have? Any other specific requirements? This sort of information will help us to point you in the right direction.
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12-04-2010, 01:01 AM #11Reliable Web Host
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If you are new to hosting, I would look into a smaller host who might be more willing to help you succeed. Larger hosts might not be patient with your "newbness".
For example, a smaller host may be more willing to help with script issues and installations than a larger one.
As mentioned above, because of your location, you should look for something in US or Canada.
Also, OSCommerce and Zen Cart are included in Auto Installers, which most hosts will offer as standard.█ Bayouspace Hosting
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12-04-2010, 03:11 AM #12Junior Guru Wannabe
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You should think about your eCommerce script/soft first If you want to start a large scale online store business. Than seeking hosting provider who meet your needs. My opinion is also same as 'HostGladiator'.
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12-04-2010, 07:26 AM #13Retired Moderator
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For example, some would recommend GoDaddy and others would tell people to avoid them...
Also, I'm located in Canada, so does it matter in terms of technical support or where the host is located?
However, if your target market is global, hosting in the US is probably a marginally better choice to hosting in Canada.
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12-04-2010, 08:39 AM #14
You can use a Auto Script Installer like Softaculous to install scripts. You could use HostGator or Site5.
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12-04-2010, 08:47 AM #15Web Hosting Industry Expert
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12-04-2010, 01:51 PM #16Newbie
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I would recommend you hostgator or hostmonster. Both are well known and reliable web hosting providers
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12-04-2010, 02:25 PM #17HostXNow - Shared Web Hosting | Semi Dedicated Hosting | Enterprise Reseller Hosting | VPS Hosting
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12-04-2010, 03:40 PM #18Web Hosting Master
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From personal experience; HostGator would be your safest bet to start with
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12-04-2010, 04:44 PM #19Newbie
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I would recommend either BlueHost.com or HostGator.com - any host really that has descent storage and transfer and has cPanel with Fantastico - which GoDaddy does not. I usually only recommend GoDaddy for domains, otherwise they're overpriced in my opinion.
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12-04-2010, 11:08 PM #20Newbie
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Thats hard
It is really hard to find a host that is reliable.
Trust me i know i am still looking after 6 years.
But now i have a good but not perfect hosting company!
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12-04-2010, 11:27 PM #21Web Hosting Evangelist
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12-05-2010, 03:35 AM #22Web Hosting Master
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12-05-2010, 04:26 AM #23Web Hosting Master
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So have either of you actually used the companies you are recommending? If not why are you recommending them?██ l Dedigeeks • Shared • Wordpress • Dedicated • Established 2006
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12-05-2010, 04:32 AM #24Web Hosting Master
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12-05-2010, 04:39 AM #25Web Hosting Master
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And from DomainTools.com the last update was on 11/29/2010 which make them a client for six days the way I read it.
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