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  1. #1
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    A little over my head.

    Ok, I think my last two threads were a little...fast. I'm really new to the entire web hosting thing, so I have a question.

    What are some standard features I should look for when looking for a host? I mean, BARE minimum. Things you usually wouldn't think of?

    I just want a look from another view.

    Thanks

  2. #2
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    As long as it's not Parasite errr Paradise Design(s) then any other host would do

  3. #3
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    Always pay close attention to the whois.

    Then, type their name here and see if it looks like ******.com
    There is no best host. There is only the host that's best for you.

  4. #4
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    CGI-Bin
    PHP/Mysql Support
    FTP

  5. #5
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    Money back guarantee
    Uptime guarantee
    Way to reach your host. (Phone number, email, address, etc.)
    Clear TOS
    Good word of mouth

    smtp/pop/webmail access
    cgi
    phpMyAdmin/mySQL
    FTP

  6. #6
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    Be sure the host has a user's forum and look at the questions and anwsers there. Are they understandable to you?

    Forget promises and guarantees. The placement of any claims on a webpage only means the creator knows how to type.
    You'll get fewer complaints from over performing than from over promising.

  7. #7
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    Yeah, I kinda learned that the hard way.

    I'm currently hosted with 3shost.com..and well...their TOS is just a tad strict. Not only that, but they have NO contact information, other than a "Feedback" form on the main page. =\

  8. #8
    Go with a host who has a money back guarantee. Then check out their support section and see if it seems helpful. Basically you want a host with reliability and service, but you usually can't tell from webpages because like someone said you can just type words.
    Richard
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