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14 years ago

Originally Posted by fredo

Hi! I'm a newbie who's new into blogging. I've read that it'll be better if you have your own domain and hosting. I'm willing to spend a couple of bucks to get my own domain name and hosting but my budget is really limited. Can you please give any suggestions on where can I get a cheap (but not really crappy) domain and hosting?
I've read some negative feedbacks for godaddy. And hostgator is pretty good for a starter, they are offering a coupon where the price is cheaper for the first few months (correct me if I'm wrong)??

Other suggestions?

Any response will be greatly appreciated.

All the best,
-F

I would HIGHLY recommend NameCheap, for Domain Registration, and Bluehost, for hosting.

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Stuart Turnbull

14 years ago

I use d9 for both domain names and hosting, competitively priced and support is superb!

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x3xsolxdierx3x 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Stuart Turnbull

I use d9 for both domain names and hosting, competitively priced and support is superb!

I recall someone, in a different thread, mentioning that they believed it was unwise to do your domain registration AND hosting through the same company. Of course, if it's worked for you...then, keep it up
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NeilMoran

14 years ago

I use namecheap for all of my domains and bluehost for hosting. Do a search for coupon codes for namecheap to get them slightly cheaper. I've heard Hostgator are good but I've never used them.

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AjaTrinidad

14 years ago

I agree about Bluehost. I've been using them for over a year now and haven't had any problems, and their customer support is good as well if you're ever having any problems.

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Rukshan

14 years ago

I use Godaddy for domain registration and use Hostgator, Dreamhost and ixwebhosting for hosting.

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Daniel44

14 years ago

I have some space on my own VPS, I will offer it to you for 3 months free, then $5/month after that?

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PaulaC

14 years ago

Bluehost are pretty good and reasonably priced. We use Bluehost and Hostgator for hosting and Godaddy for our domain names. Never had any problem with any of them and have been using them for years.

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Sparhawke

14 years ago

Namecheap is awesome.

'Nuff said.

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Shiraha 14 years ago

Definitely hostgator for webhosting and namecheap for domain names. Both are cheap and good. Its like batman and robin for me!
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sbucciarel

Banned 14 years ago

I'd go with hostgator for hosting and namecheap for domains. Don't get them both at the same place. Always better to keep your domains separate from your hosting account.

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kos818

14 years ago

Personally I think Namecheap for registration and Hostgator for hosting. But that doesn't necessarily matter very much: the important thing is to register and host in two different places.

Same set up and opinion here! Never have all eggs in one basket!
If you can afford it go with hostgators reseller account, otherwise get a baby account and google for hostgator and namecheap accounts. Hostgator might have a 1Cent / first month voucher which safes you $25.

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Winlin 14 years ago

I use Namecheap for Registration and Hostgator for Hosting...

I have one GoDaddy account, but I find it more cumbersome to navigate and more expensive for hosting.

"To your success" -winlin
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Banned 14 years ago

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Istvan Horvath

14 years ago

Originally Posted by brian-corcoran

It is only $3.99 a month and includes a free domain name, for life!

If you've read the posts above yours... that's exactly what you should avoid!
That "free" domain means your registrar and host is the same. Don't do it!

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qvalpro

14 years ago

Go with some branded companies like godaddy or hostgator - atleast you will get a good support

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DavidMaddux

14 years ago

For Hosting - Hostgator

Use the coupon code: <WordPress> in order to get their $.01 price for the first month.

For Domains - Namecheap

The first year of WhoisGuard is free, and only $2.88/year thereafter.

Both offer Live 24/7 Support online and by phone. They have both "talked me down from the ledge" a few times.

For sure, there are other good companies, but you can't go wrong with these two.

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Sparhawke

14 years ago

Originally Posted by DavidMaddux

For Domains - Namecheap
Both offer Live 24/7 Support online and by phone. They have both "talked me down from the ledge" a few times.

For sure, there are other good companies, but you can't go wrong with these two.

I particularly like Namecheap, it is not as flashy as Go Daddy but it doesn't also try to upsell you every 5 minutes and try to trap you into paying for things you neither want or need.

They also have excellent forum support, I asked a question there and got a reply on the very next day which was actually relevant to my query and not just a copy and pasted answer even though it was short and sweet. And believe me, there are plenty of places out there were you may not get a reply of any kind for days or weeks if ever.

http://community.namecheap.com/forum...p=10727#p10727

The whole way they do tings makes it seem that they really care for the customer, and not just the bottom line which means they will always get my money.

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Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Sparhawke

I particularly like Namecheap, it is not as flashy as Go Daddy but it doesn't also try to upsell you every 5 minutes and try to trap you into paying for things you neither want or need.

Indeed - exactly so.

I'm gradually migrating from GoDaddy to Namecheap and wishing I'd done so a year or two earlier.

Originally Posted by Sparhawke

They also have excellent forum support, I asked a question there and got a reply on the very next day which was actually relevant to my query and not just a copy and pasted answer even though it was short and sweet.

Ooh, I didn't even know this.

Whenever I've wanted help (and incompetent technophobes like me need help with stuff that most people would laugh at) I've always used their "online support/chat window" thing and the person to whom I've spoken has always been able to resolve my problem immediately, so far.

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Chris Ingham

14 years ago

I'm new here, so I have to prove myself, but I am offering hosting for 1 year to members here for $2 a month. It is unlimited hosting with a Linux server with FFMPEG used for video streaming.

By unlimited hosting I mean unlimited domains, unlimited space, and unlimited traffic.

I know this is an odd first post, so I am going to just say PM me for the link, and let that be that. No links as I don't want to step on any more toes.

I was here in the past, and could not remember what my name was, and I changed email addy's a couple of times, so it was just a lost cause. I have always been a lurker.

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Alfred Shelver

14 years ago

With Hosting I believe your most important feature is that the hosting has a cPanel login... Hostagator, bluehost and hostmonster I have used and they are all on par for me and have the cPanel login

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DavidMaddux 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Cathy Shelver

With Hosting I believe your most important feature is that the hosting has a cPanel login...

Great Point Cathy.

Fredo, Make sure whatever hosting company you select provides cPanel user interface.

Even if it's not HostGator. But it should be

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mclauchlan

14 years ago

Fredo,

I use GoDaddy for my domain names, and the Hostgator Baby account.

Always use a coupon code when purchasing either, the baby account gives you unlimited bandwidth and domain names, my sites are stuffed full of audio and video and articles and no issues to date.

Most recommended

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Sparhawke

14 years ago

Also with GoDaddy it takes me forever to find anything, even stuff that should be right there in front of you like the "transfer to another person" option seems to have been hidden for some incomprehensible reason.

About the only thing I use it for now is the closeout domains auction, you can occasionally find some gems here but they have even managed to ruin that over the last few months by changing the whole advanced search field from something that actually worked and which was customisable to something that takes forever to go through every time.

If I check a certain extension ending in a certain timeframe within a price range with a particular keyword, with max listings of 500 and paged navigation then why can't I save that search and go to it every time instead of pissing about constantly?

Also it is ridiculously SLOW, not at all a pleasurable experience.

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Ray_Barnes

14 years ago

I use namecheap , 123 reg , godaddy for domain names and green geeks for usa hosting (cpanel) and native space for UK hosting

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zetetician 14 years ago

Namecheap and Hostgator
Go together
Like salt and pepper... :-)

Had a bad experience with GoDaddy - four months after I had transferred my domains to Namecheap from there, they charged me again for renewal. And recently, when setting up a wp blog for a friend whose son had bought hosting on godaddy for her, I was surprised when the install would not go through as it is just a few simple clicks in Fantastico/cPanel (which godaddy does not have).

Kept insisting I join the Community, and on checking the TOS, it said checking I Agree meant they had a free hand to use any member content anywhere anytime in any way they wanted, and would not necessarily inform you either.

Stick to straightforward websites that offer a simple service in a clear open way ( i feel)
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TequilaShot

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Ray_Barnes

I use namecheap , 123 reg , godaddy for domain names and green geeks for usa hosting (cpanel) and native space for UK hosting

Hi Ray, I was wondering about your experience with green Geeks, will you please share?...

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Devid Farah

13 years ago

Originally Posted by fredo

Hi! I'm a newbie who's new into blogging. I've read that it'll be better if you have your own domain and hosting. I'm willing to spend a couple of bucks to get my own domain name and hosting but my budget is really limited. Can you please give any suggestions on where can I get a cheap (but not really crappy) domain and hosting?

Yes Namecheap is fantastic for domain registration,and for hosting,Hostmonster,Hostgator or 1&1!

My experience with these 3 companies has been absolutely fantastic!
If you are looking for cheap then you could try 1&1!
They offer great services at very cheap prices!

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x3xsolxdierx3x 13 years ago

I like Namecheap and Bluehost.
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Benjamin1981

13 years ago

I am totally agree with x3xsolxdierx3x!! I am using both Namecheap and BlueHost at the moment!!

FYI, the coupon code for NameCheap in Dec is: JINGLENAMES

On top of BlueHost, alternatively, you may go for HostMonster.. I have compared all the features for both and they are exactly the same! But, HostMonster is USD1.00/ month cheaper than BlueHost.

As a starter, you may go for BlueHost, HostMonster or HostGator.

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sjukun

13 years ago

I am using NameCheap, Name, and GoDaddy for my domains. But recently, I applied as domain reseller at NetEarth One and I started to move my domains to it.

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Bicycle Cat

13 years ago

I highly recommend Namecheap. Not as cheap as GoDaddy but very reliable.

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