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I need a web host

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halfpower

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Can any one recommend a web host? I already have a web host, but I might need a second. My current host has raised the price of their service to $8 a month, which I think is a little bit high for the type of service I want. Do you think $5 per month is the right price?
 
My friend wants to starts a website for a niche audience. I'm not sure if he going to get any visitors, but on the other hand, they do have a website for just about everything.
 
Is that $48 a year really going to break your bank to the point where you want to hassle with switching hosts?
 
there's free webhosting from some AT members here. might be a cheap/risk free way to start it up and see if it's worth it.
 
Originally posted by: SampSon
Is that $48 a year really going to break your bank to the point where you want to hassle with switching hosts?
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Either way I think I need a second account. If I don't get a second account I'd probably have to give administrator privileges to a second person. I guess it's not totally out of the question, but I am hesitant to do it.
 
Originally posted by: halfpower
Originally posted by: SampSon
Is that $48 a year really going to break your bank to the point where you want to hassle with switching hosts?
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Either way I think I need a second account. If I don't get a second account I'd probably have to give administrator privileges to a second person. I guess it's not totally out of the question, but I am hesitant to do it.
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So what's wrong with a free account?
 
Originally posted by: halfpower
I'm worried about what I will get with a free account. There is no guarantee of service.
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Fair enough, I'd give it a try. They're treated the same way as paid accounts, and no support staff can tell the different between a paid or free account. It doesn't hurt to try it.
 
I'm currently hosting with DreamHost and have been fairly happy with them. They have great deals...It's still about $8/mo, but I've tried many other hosts. You get what you pay for, from what I've seen. You basically get unlimited domains, so one $8 fee per month will allow you to host a ton of sites, and I think you can even provide multiple FTP accounts, so another person could upload to your directory, if that's what you're looking for.
 
Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
Originally posted by: halfpower
Why would they give out free accounts?
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Because I can?

Better yet, see my answers in this thread.
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yup. halfpower, if you're friend is so interested in starting a site, free is great way to test the waters. if it completely flops, then no money wasted. i've used dartworth's free account offer with no problems at all.

if it's a static site or some forums, then i'd just sign up with DeviousTrap or dartworth. IF the site becomes popular, then your buddy can justify spending some cash on a regular host.
 
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