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Cheap and reliable web hosting, you would think, is easily available with some simple searches in Google, MSN, Yahoo, etc. – oh really?
I have used over a dozen different hosting companies for my web sites and blogs for over 5 years now, and I have been burned badly by some of them, and some of these companies are in the so-called “top ten”. (more…)
I’ve been using Host Gator (and moving old Startlogic and Website Source sites to them too) for all my hosting services.
Why:
1) Host Gator servers are faster.
2) Host Gator customer service is better.
3) Host Gator cron jobs are easier to setup.
4) Host Gator will let me run ANY kind of site I want. (do you understand).
5) Host Gator mysql databases are running smoother.
The list is getting larger too. Logging in is way faster too. Some of these hosting companies sites load like tractors!
Z
This is not really a review for Website Source hosting as it is a place to put my affliate link for their commissions. As most of my readers and friends know, I use Website source for over 30 of my web sites and blogs.
They charge me $4.95 per month for hosting on 4 seperate domains. These are not sub-domains – they’re seperate domains. Their servers are fast, their online chat customer service has bailed me out many times, and their downtime is almost never.
So use this link and make me a nice little commission……or………..don’t.
Affordable Website Hosting Services
TTFN
TZ
Had the odd question on how to setup a database using Startlogic hosting. I answer that here:
http://www.zulit.com/2006/07/16/web-hosting-review-for-startlogic/#comments
Once you have your database setup, you need:
- the database name
- your created database username (I make it the same as the database name for ease)
- your created password
Just leave the localhost as is if you’re using Startlogic hosting.
With the above information you open your Wordpress “wp-config.php” file and amend the above information. Then upload the file to your hosting server where your “index.php” file is (Wordpress root folder)
Then all you need to do is go to:
(h)ttp://www.yourdomain.com/wp-admin/install.php
…..and follow the Wordpress online install guide.
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This is my first hosting company review and I’ll start with Startlogic. In my original post on hosting companies, I listed Startlogic’s basic offerings. Now in a more detailed review, these are the following specs they have for their hosting plans. I’ll go into each one as far as my epinion goes.
Server space of 15,000 Megs (15 Gig) – plenty for most all applications you could require
First domain is free - standard for most hosting companies now
Unlimited email accounts - great for large companies, but for a small business it’s generally not required
Bandwidth transfer 500 gig – this is a high bandwidth allowance for this price range (very nice touch)
30 day refund guarantee – Cost at $4.95 a month – very competitive (arguably the most competitive)
Setup fee is zero – software support – may not seem like a big deal, but it’s something you want
Cgi. perlscript, mysql, and php functionality – a must, and also becoming standard
Ssl server secure – never used it, but an important feature if you collect sensitive information from visitors
Ssi management – as above
Site stats and log files – good to have and becoming standard
Web browser email – becoming standard, nothing to write home about (excuse the bad pun)
Shopping cart applications – generous addition for this price range
Web hosting control panel – Shopping cart applications - Frontpage 2000/0/2/3 – good to have, becoming standard
Multimedia, real audio & video, streaming audio, macromedia shockwave, MIDI file, and MIME types included – in this price range….very impressive, but you’ll have to keep your eyes on bandwidth restrictions as your site begins to receive heavier traffic.
File manager, host manager, ftp manager, anonymous ftp, password security, backup programs – so far I’ve noticed my file uploads and downloads have been quick, faster during peak hours for sure
Web builder with professional web templates, slogan and logo editor, change designs any time, web page and doc editing, publishing program – nice touch and not a standard with packages in this price range
standard with most web builders
Unlimited pop3 emails, unlimited forwarding emails, unlimited autoresponders, unlimited email filtering, unlimited web email, form mail, guestbook, bulletin board, php nuke, chat, blogger, multiple java applets – I don’t use any of these features, very important for some
Ecommerce, Agora shopping cart, OS commerce, paypal shopping cart – not standard in this price range
Marketing guides, promotions, SEO positioner, search engine submitter, meta tags generator, keyword generator, link checker – good services but you can find all these for free anyway
Ad credit of $50 – I’m seeing advertising credits offered more and more with hosting packages. A good idea for new-comers so they can get a taste of traffic
Traffic statistics, access and error logs, bandwidth usage – also becoming the standard
Settings options, gnupg, frontpage extensions, customizable error pages, redirecting, mime types, and handlers – I’ve used the settings options and that’s it
a) If you want the lowest price per month you have to commit to a 2 year plan. Your cost per month is $4.95
b) If you want the above hosting for $5.95 per month you have to commit to a 1 year plan.
c) If you can’t afford to pay out the bucks, and get the lower price, you can do it for $6.95. Your domain is $8.00 a year, so your total cost for your new domain and hosting package is $14.95. You are then charged the $6.95 every month. This comes off your credit card automatically, so you don’t lose your hosting, and they get their money (of course)
What Startlogic has done is offer all the services, bells and whistles to all of their customers. Some hosting and domain outfits only provide extra services (such as ecommerce functions and higher bandwidth) to premium package customers. Startlogic has been doing very well because of this pricing approach.
The two most important traits I require from hosting and domain services are; low down-time and a good customer service. Price is an issue of course, but I’ll pay more if I they have solid servers, and quality customer service. Startlogic has online chat, email, and phone customer services. I use the online chat window when I need help and it’s available 24/7/365.
The web sites I host with Startlogic have had next to no down-time, and their customer service has been exemplary.
Startlogic’s web site for more information.
