Best Hosting for First Timer?

by JuicerFan

Posted: 12 years ago 63 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

Like it says.

Talk to me like I'm dumb. (Lets pretend).

Once I reg up a sweet domain....where should I host it.

I hear people whisper HostGator...some say...pst psst....Go Daddy...some say...pst pst..and I cant hear them?

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I posted this before and no one did answer Moi...so here goes again.

Say you got a site. Say that you dont want to blog that site up. Cause you dont. Do you got to?

I see sites that are highly ranked with only a few pages on them.

If you do a review site....do you need a blog or can't you just toss up some reviews?

Thanks people.

Also,anyone reccomend a decnt A to Z (including b) guide to set up a site. I want a Step by Step guide to set up that site like a boss (Patrick Duffy style)

#hosting #timer

Soren 12 years ago

psst Hostgator simply is the best solution if you take customer service, uptime, features, price and user experience into account

When I was just starting out and knew nothing about backing my sites up, they actually restored my db after the content had been deleted by a hacker.

I've had very few problems with hostgator, and they've always given me quick answers and done a very good job in this regard.

To answer your second question.. well if you're not only going after low competition keywords, you need to have quite a few sites indexed. A blog is great for updating your website with fresh content, and get's you a good amount of traffic from the longer tails.. but you don't have to install it in the root of your domain.

If you don't want to, then just install it in the root.com/blog directory

I use namecheap for all my domains, and hostgator for hosting. Actually I switched from godaddy to namecheap and I love it!!
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- aeri 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Soren
  
  I use namecheap for all my domains, and hostgator for hosting.
  
  Basically, this is what I do, too I go with the business hosting only because I needed the SSL for my e-commerce website, but otherwise, if you're going with hostgator, you would probably aim for the baby package especially if you are looking into hosting more than one domain via Hostgator.
  
  And of course, namecheap because they're one of the top providers for domain names (their hosting is another story from the reviews I had read about them...)
  
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blillard 12 years ago

Man all I can say is don't go cheap on your hosting or it will cost you in the long run. Not saying go an buy the most expensive either, but take the time to do some research because you don't want you empire to vanish on you out of thin air. This had happened to me before with shady hosting.
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solado 12 years ago

The guy above me pretty much summed it all up - HostGator does seem to be the favourite for most IM.

Just remember that starting out you wont need the most expensive package, the cheapest will do for you on starting up. Only thing you need to consider is will you have more than a single domain ? If yes then a cheap multi domain package might be more up your street.

As for the blog - You dont have to open a blog, you can install wordpress with a good template / theme and turn it into a very nice looking "website", saving you having to out source the work for a web developer.
But as far as recommending a blog goes - I say have one for indexing a SEO purposes.
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rondo 12 years ago

Go with a cPanel host, eg HostGator. This will make it easier to move your sites if you need to in the future. You can try them for one cent here.

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- mench114 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by rondo
  
  Go with a cPanel host, eg HostGator. This will make it easier to move your sites if you need to in the future. You can try them for one cent here.
  
  Andrew
  
  Yes I agree, Hostgator is the best. You can rely your website with it with a cent.
  
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  cashp0wer 12 years ago
  
  Hostgator for me too. The support is second to none. I tried a few different ones until someone recommended Hostgator and said there support was the best. I found this out myself when i had a few problems with transfers and they were great.
  
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  vj3660 12 years ago
  
  Bluehost or Hostgator+Amazon cloud
  
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Daniel Wilson 12 years ago

How is that there are at least 3 such threads a day? Hostgator, period.
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- nslim1 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Daniel Wilson
  
  How is that there are at least 3 such threads a day? Hostgator, period.
  
  could not agre more with you!!- hostgator it is!!!!!!:p
  
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cashcentral 12 years ago

hosting24.info, you get a free domain name for life enough bandwith and u dont have to pay a year up front, if u use coupon code:25% . also with a gold account u can get a dedicated ip at no extra cost. otherwise hostgator is good and bluehost is good. But last time i checked a good package is $160 + for a year while u can pay hosting24 monthly.
Also hostgator and bluehost will charge extra for dedicated ip and privacy

basically go for a host that at least has the latest php and uses cpanel and preferably fantastico as well fantastico is nice if you're a beginner.

Good luck finding a host.

ps: u can find a free guide on my website on how to start, it's on the tab "free guide" near the top of my page.
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kolbywhite28 12 years ago

Hostgator ...
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YouHaveTheRightToRemain 12 years ago

Hostgator is da bomb.

Simple. Easy. Cheap.

I have shared and dedicated accts.

I would NEVER use godaddy. Nazi tactics. Seriously.
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feliciayapsl 12 years ago

Never go for FREE hosting.
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- Tenzho 12 years ago
  
  What about Bluehost? I heard they are great too?
  
  Static webiste and want first page in Google?
  Create blog (Web 2.0) linking to that static website.
  
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Kal B 12 years ago

I agree with Soren. You just cannot go wrong with Hostgator
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Ben Gordon 12 years ago

Go with hostgator. It's quite affordable as well as has great uptime and customer support.
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- TerryL 12 years ago
  
  Let me just chime in with the others and say HostGator. The price is right, it's simple and easy to use, the customer service is outstanding, and they have all the best features for people in IM....very user friendly. I've worked with a variety of different hosts while tinkering with client sites, and I've hated most of the other hosts I've had to become involved in using in my offline business. For my online activities, and especially my own sites, I'd never use any other host but HostGator. It's always such a relief when I work with a client who already has it. It makes things so much easier for me.
  
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  Mena Jo 12 years ago
  
  Pssst you crack me up lol.
  
  Hostgator is the way to go. I recently transferred my site to them from some unknown cheap hosting provider and low and behold things/plug-ins which weren't working with that host are working as they should be with HG.
  
  Also their customer service is really good. They actually stay with you for however long it takes until you get your issues sorted; going that extra mile when needs be. Unlike some who tell you they can't fix the problem because it's not a hosting issue blah blah blah ...
  
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ralchevd 12 years ago

I use a local hosting company They charge preeetty low and their performance, features and support are great! Personally I would never go with HostGator.
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Randall Magwood 12 years ago

I like Hostgator cause of their cPanel feature which alot of internet marketers use. But i honestly like Yahoo Webhosting. They have 24/7 support, documentation, blog creation, and are cheap. And they have a good website building tool for building your website (Yahoo Sitebuilder).
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edwinms 12 years ago

Host Gator definitely because their customer support is amazing, i contact them if my site is problem than they help me fix the problem script..
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- fashion master 12 years ago
  
  I personally use GoDaddy.com for all my domain names and websites. We have businesses that depend on our web presence, and they have always provided top-notch service.
  
  Also, there are discount codes online if u search for them. Not to spam for them, but I think they are very low priced in their market.
  
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mvirtual 12 years ago

If this is your first time to setup hosting account then you should use hostgator. You can install a lot of things (including wordpress website) on their server with one click. Their support is also great if you stuck somewhere they will help you.
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Jon Patrick 12 years ago

Well, for ease of use due to their user interface and customer support, I'd have to say Godaddy. I started out there, and my first several domains (some with sites built on them, some without) are still hosted there.

I've been using Namecheap for some time now, though, and I prefer them for other reasons.
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anthony2 12 years ago

bluehost is good too...but if i had to pick one HostGator is the way
to go.
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Praney Behl 12 years ago

Also justhost can be a second good option, I have used it in the past and it was not bad!
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- Kal B 12 years ago
  
  Hostgator is the best thing you can get! I love the 24/7 chat support facility!
  
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ongur 12 years ago

I used Hostgator for my first domain ever. Still very satisfied.
I can only encourage you to do the same. Good luck
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StevenJones 12 years ago

Although the companies mentioned here are well-worth the money. You should also check the WSO section for some pretty amazing WSO offers. I picked up this WSO for epic hosting platform with unlimited add-on domains for only $6 a month. This basically means you can create unlimited websites on this hosting platform and you will only have to pay for domain names in the future.
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jerkul 12 years ago

Go with Stablehost, you'll not regret it, google for a coupon if there is any (they usually have ones for new customers).
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Mantasmo 12 years ago

Here's a quick rundown for you...

1. For domains use either namecheap.com or name.com (both have very similar pricing and good support). Look for coupons online.

2. For hosting just go with hostgator.com. They are really good at answering questions and their servers are decent. Can't go wrong.

I would stay far away from all "special offer" hosting providers. When **** goes wrong, moving sites to a new host is much harder than you might think (if you're a beginner).
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Go4DBest 12 years ago

Here are my 3 best webhosting I would like to recommend:

Web Hosting Services, Reseller Hosting, VPS Hosting, and Dedicated Servers by HostGator
HostMonster - Web Hosting
Web hosting provider - Bluehost.com

Their cPanel interface is so user friendly.

Hope that helps!

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cjp231 12 years ago

Hostgator gets my vote too.
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bushidosurfer 12 years ago

I've been using hostgator for years. Their support is top notch and they respond fast
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Praveen Kumar 12 years ago

Without a doubt Hostagator is the best choice for newbies because it's affordable and reliable and they provide good up time.
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Vibes 12 years ago

been using hostgator a long time too....
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RoyChan 12 years ago

hostgator is all good until you need to upgrade later...

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Awesomo 12 years ago

I have both hostgator and site5 accounts. Both are pretty good in terms of support and pricing.
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Chris Q Banned 12 years ago

If you are on the tight budget right now, there are web hosting plans here on Warrior Forum (I think they are WSOs), that offers you very cheap prices. I'm currently using Host The Name's special offer for the Warriors, and I'm glad that it saves me more money.

Their customer support is really awesome, I've been dealing with such problems and they solved it so quickly. Top notch!
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JeremiahSay 12 years ago

Hostgator and Bluehost are my recommendations to you
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TerranceCharles 12 years ago

I've been using HostGator for years, simply the BEST
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K1 12 years ago

I would personally go with the cheapest hosting you can get until the site is worth value then move it to more expensive hosting, by more expensive I mean $3 - $5 a month.
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eniggma 12 years ago

I'm another happy Hostgator customer. I have zero issues with them and their CPanel is great giving you complete control. To be able to host all of my sites under one account for super cheap is great. I mainly use it for wordpress blogs but they have several tools on there for what ever else you would like to do with the domain.
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Racquel_McFarlane07 Banned 12 years ago

Definitely HostGator all the way. They have the best customer service, I call them at all hours and they are always as helpful as they can be. - I would go for the Hatchling plan or the Business plam - hope that helps!
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sshusain 12 years ago

I'd say Hostgator as few other people suggested. No 1 is the price point and No 2 is Customer service.

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- arny660 12 years ago
  
  Hostagator every time, without a doubt.
  
  Their customer service is absolutely superb - they have a live chatline, where you can get any problems sorted out immediately. They will then send a transcript of your conversation to you via email, which can be really helpful if you need to refer to it again.
  
  I use NameCheap to register my domains, again because of their great customer service
  
  So, I would definitely recommend Hostgator to host your domains. Their baby plan is only a few dollars a month.
  
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poweruphosting 12 years ago

You should try starting out with less expensive hosts and if you need more hosting power down the line upgrade or move to a VPS/Dedicated Server.

More thank likely the smallest plans even are sufficient to start with.

Checkout poweruphosting.com for awesome deals.

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- SEOexpertSEO 12 years ago
  
  I agree that Hostgator is the best. Not only do they have a low price, but you get valuable technical support at no additional charge. They also have a much better service than most other hosting companies with 99% up time. Hostgator is a great value.
  
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shuttercraft 12 years ago

I have been using hostgator for years.
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anthony2 12 years ago

i have to agree with the 1000 other comments

hostgator is the way to go
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- MaxxC 12 years ago
  
  Looks like a landslide victory for Hostgator.
  
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DSTeam 12 years ago

Like many other fellow members I too recommend you to try out Hostgator.... been using them for years and never any problems whatsoever.... and I know this is public knowledge, but you can get the first month for only 1 cent using different coupon codes and choosing the baby plan (a simple google search will return quite a few).
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Greg Jeffries 12 years ago

I use 2MHost.com for basic sites. It's got all the cPanel goodies and is about half the cost of HostGator or Bluehost.
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Edlund88 12 years ago

I personally use brainhost at the time. And i think it works very well, any time i have had a problem, i just go to the 24/7 live chat support and they fix it with in 15 minutes. Im very happy and i would recommend them to anyone
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Freddie Worrall 12 years ago

I suggest blueshost, very good in my experience.
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tooAlive 12 years ago

Currently using Hostgator, but Bluehost is very good too.
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Victoralexon 12 years ago

I like Bluehost.

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ewebmaster 12 years ago

Hey,Before choosing anyone,checkout the reviews,service and price as well and i think free hosting is not a good thing as its not reliable.
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Mark72 12 years ago

I've been with bluehost for 3 years now and had mostly good experiences with them.

They have lots of 1 click installs for things like wordpress and analytics and you can buy domains from them (although they are a little more expensive) which simplifies messing around with nameservers.

Customer support is quite good too - I can usually resolve any tech problems quite quickly with their 24/7 live chat service.
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tanjiehao 12 years ago

HostGator is the best Web Hosting site for beginner Internet Marketers. I've had a great experience with HostGator - The prices are reasonable, the technical support staff are very polite and friendly and the interface is just plain simple to use.

When I first signed up for HostGator, they needed me to verify the account and I was concerned about the international calling fees when I call to the US from Singapore, in South-East Asia where I live. It's expensive and the calls cost a bomb! Their 24/7 hotline is toll-free, meaning that they will pay all the charges for calling them via Skype, and the Online Chat system is equally effective.

My blog is also run on Wordpress, and HostGator is the only web host that has this "QuickInstall" function that installs Wordpress with just a click of a button. Simple, easy and effective.

I will recommend HostGator to anyone that is just starting their website.
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JabMonkey 12 years ago

Hostgator or Namecheap. I've recently started using Namecheap in addition to Hostgator and NC sets things up nicely and has been as easy to use as HG.
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