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10-09-2008, 06:22 AM #26Newbie
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10-09-2008, 05:54 PM #27Disabled
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I would recommend asking the provider for a trial account to test there server and services. Submit a ticket to their support and see how fast you get a turn-around the response. Most hosts (not all) will allow you test a trial account before subscribing with them. If they don't mention it anywhere, I would simply ask them. Odds are, if they want your business, they will agree to those terms.
Another note i'd like to add is, stay away from hosts that absolutely require contracts, etc.. Yes, i'm sure you may get "better rates/pricing" with some hosts but ideally, if your choosing a provider for the first time, I would go with a month-to-month subscription and if things pan out well, then go forth with the contract. Alot of times even if you do pay for a year and you are not on a contract, you will just be pro-rated for the months you had left.
Hope this helps some,
Ryan
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10-09-2008, 10:05 PM #28Web Hosting Evangelist
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This has been a very good post. Thank you!!!
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10-13-2008, 07:33 PM #29Newbie
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Thanks for the read. I was looking for something like this.
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10-13-2008, 07:40 PM #30Web Hosting Guru
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Yeah, he has some really good points there. I read it the day it came out and didn't have any problems with it.
▌ Mark A. Mutti, Los Angeles
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08-11-2009, 07:58 AM #31Newbie
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How about a list??
How about posting a list of top 10 based on each of your criteria.
I bet your experience would benefit others
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09-02-2009, 12:13 PM #32Newbie
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09-02-2009, 01:12 PM #33Newbie
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A very helpful thread, thankyou
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09-15-2009, 03:38 PM #34New Member
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Additional considerations When Selecting a Web Host
I agree with the above 8 recommendations. But I have some additional ones.
1. Internet hosting has been around for a long time now. Is the host you are considering a well
established and respected host. One thing to consider here is do they have some well known and
well respected Internet marketing members. These people are inclined to host with a quality and
reliable service.
2. Are you new to using the Internet for your business? There are many businesses who are
coming online for the first time each day. If that is the case for you does the host provide training
for new people and for the new things evolving on the Net? Even if you have to pay extra,
learning and for staying current is really important.
3. Internet hosting alone is not enough to provide good service for a business. Does the host
provide a package that includes autoresponders and perhaps even video tools for your website as
part of the hosting package. This may cost a little more than just web hosting but provides a
complete business package.
4. If you are looking for additional income, or at least to cover your cost, does the host provide
this opportunity? There are hosts that do.
However, do keep in mind the original 8 recommendations, as they are extremely well thought out
and extremely important.
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09-17-2009, 12:40 AM #35New Member
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09-18-2009, 01:48 PM #36Newbie
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like i said in another thread, always check out the forums to see how handy a community it is .. with cheap hosts especially you'll likely rely on the user forums more than official support. so make sure it's active.
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12-04-2009, 06:28 AM #37Newbie
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Thanks for giving us these tips. These are really very good and very helpful to others.
Thanks a lot for sharing this information. I hope you will put more useful information in near future for helping us.
thanks a lot
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12-05-2009, 12:07 AM #38Newbie
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Thank you very much for the information. I have had some pretty poor luck with web hosts in the past. I will use this information to my advantage from now on!
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12-18-2009, 04:09 PM #39New Member
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Good information! I've been reading a lot of reviews about webhosting sites, checking how long they've been in business/reliability/customer service comments and technical information. I agree that it seems that you get what you pay for. It probably is worth paying a little more as the choice of webhosting service is crucial to the success of your website. A good idea in any case to avoid contracts to try out a new service first.
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12-23-2009, 05:46 AM #40New Member
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I agree with you.You have given very good steps to choosing the right web host....
Last edited by Mike V; 12-24-2009 at 10:20 PM.
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12-24-2009, 10:07 PM #41New Member
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Friends please help me in buying a good webhost. I want to create a website for RM format music downloads 1-2MB but i have asked some hosts but they say these files are not allowed and will create server errors you must buy DEDICATED SERVERS I cant afford that Please guide me
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01-18-2010, 06:50 AM #42New Member
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different
Hmm this quiete different fromwhat I read but obviously practical and needs to consider.
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01-19-2010, 06:03 PM #43Newbie
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Thank you for this good tips, from a good man.
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02-02-2010, 03:41 AM #44New Member
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thanks for this great tips i am fully agreed with you espcially in steps 2 &4 i see them are the important steps for me
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02-02-2010, 04:43 AM #45Newbie
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Recently i have dropped the post to ask that how we can choose a right web hosting company but i did not know that answer would here. You said one thing right that money doesn't matter to get better service.
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02-04-2010, 07:10 PM #46New Member
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Must be very careful when choosing a web host. These 8 steps help those who do not understand enough about the subject.
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02-07-2010, 05:55 AM #47Temporarily Suspended
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In choosing a host, I believe it depends on their attitude in support. If they have a good supportive attitude, I think that is a big reason I'd buy from.
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02-14-2010, 04:35 PM #48New Member
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Damn good information man! Thanks! haha this definitely helps a lot and I'll be sure to keep it in mind the next time I need to find a solid web host
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02-17-2010, 02:41 AM #49Disabled
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Nice, I think your 100% correct there.
Support is mainly the key, obviously service aswell.
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02-24-2010, 08:07 PM #50Web Hosting Guru
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Good tutorial.