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[JoyceBabu]

Can anyone plz recommend me a good shared webhost in the range $10-15? How much should I pay to get a really good shared host with good support?

My requirements
Unlimited Domains (atleast 20)
Plesk CP
5 GB Disk space
50 GB transfer

MySQL 5

PHP 5 (as Apache module, if possible)
- PDO
- XSLT
- GD
- Ming (if possible)

Thanks.

[JLHC]

Hmm... not all hosting provider's server has those extensions that is needed by you. You will need to ask each hosting provider that you are interested in about this. Your budget is enough to get you something reliable.

Btw, may I know why will you need those extensions?

[JoyceBabu]

Thanks for the response.

I need PHP 5, because of PDO and XSLT.
I prefer it as apache module because I would like to take advantage of the php_flag (for turning off trans_sid) and php_value (for auto appending and prepending files)properties using my htaccess file (I have heard that it is possible to achieve both of the above requirements in FastCGI mode by using domain specific php.ini, but have never tried it).

PDO - I am using the PDO and MySQL for my database interactions.
GD - For a few custom graphics generation and for CAPTCHA
XSLT - I have started learning this, and have designed a section of my site using this.
Ming - Not required as of now. But I have plans for adding some features that require this. But when I am ready, I do not wish to move to another hosting provider just for that.

BTW, I will be sending a lot of email (not spam). Because my site has a greeting cards section and some parts of the site has features like subscribe to comments, email to friend etc

And what is your opinion about the Grid Service of Media Temple and A Small Orange?

Sorry for posting in a row. But there was no edit option available.

Can anyone plz recommend me a host that has a very good uptime and support?

[TmzHosting]

Have you searched the offers section of WHT?

- Daniel

[million2b]

You have a good budget so finding a good host should not be a problem. Check out the offers section. I believe you can find the rite host and also save some cash with those coupons.

[JoyceBabu]

I don't trust what they say in their offers. That is why I asked here...for advice from experienced users.

[Jedito]

Ming is not common in most of the cpanel hosts, since it's not recommended by Cpanel itself, however, I just saw that you prefer plesk over the other Control Panels.

[maccrazy]

Originally Posted by JoyceBabu

Can anyone plz recommend me a good shared webhost in the range $10-15? How much should I pay to get a really good shared host with good support?

I would say that you have your budget about right - anywhere between $10-20 per month.