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Thread: A little over my head.
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11-16-2002, 10:56 PM #1Newbie
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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
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11-16-2002, 10:58 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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As long as it's not Parasite errr Paradise Design(s) then any other host would do
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11-16-2002, 11:06 PM #3Dennis Johnson
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Always pay close attention to the whois.
Then, type their name here and see if it looks like ******.comThere is no best host. There is only the host that's best for you.
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11-16-2002, 11:08 PM #4Web Hosting Guru
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CGI-Bin
PHP/Mysql Support
FTP
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11-16-2002, 11:25 PM #5Web Hosting Guru
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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
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11-16-2002, 11:47 PM #6Web Hosting Master
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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.
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11-16-2002, 11:50 PM #7Newbie
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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. =\
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11-17-2002, 10:58 AM #8Aspiring Evangelist
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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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