Posted by Gunther Gloop on 08/31/07 17:41

guv wrote:
> On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:51:33 +0100, Gunther Gloop
> <thunderbird@SPAMNOkevinforde.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for all the suggestions.
>> Looks like the cheap option on amrayhosting.com has no mysql (so no
>> wordpress I think.)
>>
>> I just found Host Monster too.
>> http://www.hostmonster.com/hosting-features.htm
>> They seem to have everything I'd be looking for.
>>
>> The problem I'd have with free hosts is I'm not certain what facilities
>> I need & would probably find they're unavailable/costly once I realise
>> what I'm missing.
>> Also I'd prefer a yearly sub option -and HM are at the higher end of
>> what I was hoping to pay, but it looks ok. (?)
>>
>> A search on groups.google reveals it's a shared server so speed would
>> probably not be the greatest, but that shouldn't be too much of an issue.
>>
>> webhosting.uk.com looks like a good option too though. Hmm.
>
> Ive got 250GB - of which I only use about 10GB!
>
> dreamhost.com
>
> I suppose I can give you 1 GB to play with if you're interested? (Yes
> you would get MySQL and php, scripting etc.
>
> Only downside is the fact they are based in the US. Been with them for
> coming up to 2 years - and had no problems at all.
>
> I doubt you'd get a better free offer!!!

Thanks guv. That's very nice of you (again). You hosted my site a few
years back remember?
Unfortunately I lost it all when your supplier pulled the plug. I'm not
bitter or anything -that stuff wasn't too important.
This time I'd best "go direct" I think.

Between one reason and another I think Host Monster is still my best bet.
Others look likely contenders too -and possibly even better, but it's a
pain navigating through 'Features Vs. Price' on most of these sites.
I like to know what I'm getting & at what price. Most of these seem to
like to bury that information.

Unless anyone has anywhere else that is proven reliable & everything
else, then I'll go with http://www.hostmonster.com after the weekend
(I don't mean that as an ultimatum type thing -just I won't be ready to
go til then.)

-Kevin.


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