Hosting.. Too good to be true?

ConceptualMind · 11-15-2003

Well, I'm looking for a host. I plan on starting a business on the web. I'll sell layouts and offer professional PHP coding services.

My friend told me of this host: http://www.simplehost.com

It seems WAY too good to be true. I want your feedback.

If you know of any good hosts please let me know. :P

Evdawg · 11-15-2003

Whoa! Simplehost does look like quite the deal...

s2f go check out www.1and1.com they are now offering a free three year professional package, it too seemed too good to be true at first but i signed up and its so far worked fine

ConceptualMind · 11-15-2003

I need a good name. Hmm... think puny little brain of mine. Grrr... why won't you work when I need you the most?! lmao, I need a good name.

**Man1c M0g** · 11-16-2003

That simplehost package looks ok. Never heard of the actual company, though, so be prepared for a sting if their services aren't exactly reliable.

I should really offer hosting myself... just gotta get the time and patience to start it...

Order · 11-17-2003

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Originally posted by Man1c M0g
That simplehost package looks ok. Never heard of the actual company, though, so be prepared for a sting if their services aren't exactly reliable.

I should really offer hosting myself... just gotta get the time and patience to start it...

Takes a lot to set up hosting services.. lol.. I have been working almost all my time with two other people to get two seperate hosting companies up... it is not as simple as one would think.. and CPanel is not cheap.. looking at about 30 bucks a month on top of the servers..

**Man1c M0g** · 11-17-2003

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Originally posted by Digital
Takes a lot to set up hosting services.. lol.. I have been working almost all my time with two other people to get two seperate hosting companies up... it is not as simple as one would think.. and CPanel is not cheap.. looking at about 30 bucks a month on top of the servers..

*nods*. Well, I use plesk, and whilst its OK, it takes a bit of getting used to. That said, there is an existing billing and set-up wizard you can buy for $10/month. Its just getting around to installing it. designing the webby, etc. ZzzzZzzzzz...

ConceptualMind · 11-17-2003

So overall do you think I should get that package? I already know one person using it. I saw CPanel, how every was set up and it looks fairly easy to use.

Would you recommend it?

Order · 11-18-2003

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Originally posted by SuBjEcT2fAiLuRe
So overall do you think I should get that package? I already know one person using it. I saw CPanel, how every was set up and it looks fairly easy to use.

Would you recommend it?

I have never used it, if your friend is happy, then go for it

inimitabLe · 11-18-2003

You're talking about website hosting right?

Does anyone know where I can host pictures for free? I've been using www.freepicturehosting.com and it has 20 mB free, but they brand your picture with their URL. So i'm looking for a better one.

Order · 11-18-2003

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Originally posted by inimitabLe
You're talking about website hosting right?

Does anyone know where I can host pictures for free? I've been using www.freepicturehosting.com and it has 20 mB free, but they brand your picture with their URL. So i'm looking for a better one.

I can give you some free space... PM me.

ConceptualMind · 11-19-2003

Search Google. I used to use sites like that a lot when I was big in gaming. Sorry but I can't remember the sites right off the top of my head.

I used to use http://www.speedis.org but they went out of business.

They were a HUGE uploading site though.