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07-28-2009, 12:27 AM #1New Member
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Need host, probably standard shared, but have ?'s..
I have looked through the forums a bit at some of the deals for Reseller, VPS, and basic shared. Gone to many of the sites, read the ToS and AUP for most all that I have researched so far. Also filled out the hosting request deal, but no dice so far.
Here are my needs and questions:
Want to do the trendy thing and Wordpress my butt off.
I will have music on the site, and since it's my music, I have my permission to play it.
I will have some questionable pics/content in terms of graphic quality, but not pornography. Think National Geographic and not playboy. Content would be ok on youtube, more or less.
I will be commenting/writing about current issues, but since I have a foul mouth, and therefore foul fingers, some of the context may seem rude and/or inflammatory, but not slander or libel.
I want FTP and SSH access to my site.
Now, my only real question is, does anyone know of a site that can deal with all of that, and have real phone support, no matter what time or what day of the year it may be when I need to speak to someone within the confines of the hosting company?
I already have a dedicated server with The Planet, and have had dedicated servers since 2002 when I started out with Rackshack before migrating to The Planet, prior to their merger. But I would like this separate from my other toys and want someone else to be responsible for the uptime since I use my other servers as test subjects for my macabre needs.
I really appreciate any help anyone can offer me as I am at an impasse in terms of my search/research. Thank you in advance!
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07-28-2009, 12:36 AM #2Web Hosting Master
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With this Music, Will it be streaming or just downloadable music (MP3) etc?
Can I also ask what the current usage you have with the site or you are planning to have with the site. Reason being is that sites that are straming Multimedia are bound to use quite a fair bit of Bandwidth and Space if you have sever hundred/thousand hits over days and months etc.
Looking at this aswell, Not many Hosts especially in a Shared environment will offer SSH to it's fullest. You could probably get a Jailed SSH though usually ID is required for this to be enabled on your account.
To me Shared Hosting does not seem adequate, Though I will not rule it out at this stage.
Also what sort of Budget do you have in mind for the site?
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07-28-2009, 12:38 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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I don't see anything out of the ordinary here. There are plenty of hosts right here that can handle that. A couple have the 24-7-365 phone support.
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07-28-2009, 12:45 AM #4New Member
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The music will be embedded MP3's. Not streaming.
It's going to be a new site so I have no usage statistics. But consider that to be very low for a very long time.
I am fine with jailed accounts, and if they'd like, I can knock out a jailed account for them.
I have yet to find a host that has a number where I can reach anyone but sales and tech support except for my dedicated servers. There, I can reach pretty much anyone, or used to be able to have that luxury. I have had relatively no issues with The Planet, but they don't do just generic hosting.
Budget is bendable based on services of the host.
I prefer FTP and SSH. I prefer full contact with the tech, security, accounting, sales, etc.. within a company I am paying for a service.
I realize each of the things I seek, Collabora, do not in and of themselves seem significant, but put them together and it's a bit more difficult to find a host. I have spoken to host gator, checked out powermonster, blue host, just host (I think), and many others. None of them have all I seek. Each has a little, no matter if that's shared, VPS, reseller, etc.. So if you do know of a host that offers the ability for me to meet all of my requirements, then I would be glad to listen. Thanks for the replies, fellas.
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07-28-2009, 12:59 AM #5Intangible Asset Appraiser
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Honestly, it seems like a light to moderate VPS would do you just find. It will come with all the space you need, and if what you are doing is not out and out nudity for the sake of nudity (as you state, "National Geographic style, most hosts would not have a problem with this.
As for your personal opinions stated under your own domain on your own VPS, no one should have an issue with that at all.This is the best signature in the world....Tribute!
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07-28-2009, 01:07 AM #6New Member
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Thanks, mugo. There won't be any nudity what-so-ever on the site. Just possibly graphic images from conflicts. More or less war pics, so to speak.
I used to use iServer back in the late 90's for VPS. They are now owned by Verio and a little more than I'd like to pay, but haven't checked their pricing in ages. Do you have a current recommendation?
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07-28-2009, 01:12 AM #7Web Hosting Master
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I doubt you will have a hard time finding a host that will meet your requirements, however as others have suggested I recommend a VPS.
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07-28-2009, 01:19 AM #8Web Hosting Master
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The music will be embedded MP3's. Not streaming.
It's going to be a new site so I have no usage statistics. But consider that to be very low for a very long time.
I am fine with jailed accounts, and if they'd like, I can knock out a jailed account for them.
I have yet to find a host that has a number where I can reach anyone but sales and tech support except for my dedicated servers. There, I can reach pretty much anyone, or used to be able to have that luxury. I have had relatively no issues with The Planet, but they don't do just generic hosting.
Budget is bendable based on services of the host.
I prefer FTP and SSH. I prefer full contact with the tech, security, accounting, sales, etc.. within a company I am paying for a service.
I realize each of the things I seek, Collabora, do not in and of themselves seem significant, but put them together and it's a bit more difficult to find a host. I have spoken to host gator, checked out powermonster, blue host, just host (I think), and many others. None of them have all I seek. Each has a little, no matter if that's shared, VPS, reseller, etc.. So if you do know of a host that offers the ability for me to meet all of my requirements, then I would be glad to listen. Thanks for the replies, fellas.██ l Dedigeeks • Shared • Wordpress • Dedicated • Established 2006
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07-28-2009, 01:24 AM #9Intangible Asset Appraiser
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07-28-2009, 01:30 AM #10New Member
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Thanks, Sean. I think I will probably just talk to Verio in the AM since I am fairly familiar with all of their offerings and setup from my past use of the iServer dudes..
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07-28-2009, 03:40 AM #11Web Hosting Master
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Hi,
I don't see any specific requirements on your request which might make impossible for most quality web hosts to qualify... well the quality of the support might be an issues as far as many hosting providers outsource their tech support to 3rd parties and sometimes their support operators are capable to answer only to front desk inquiries. So my advice would be to give a call to a few web hosting providers and to speak to someone from their tech support.HostColor.com ★★ Edge Infrastructure - US Dedicated Servers & Europe Dedicated Hosting ★ since 2000
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