Website Domains and Hosting

by Rough Outline

Posted: 14 years ago 18 replies

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Hi,

I know it's not strictly appropriate for this forum but this is the most appropriate forum I feel.

I want to buy a domain and buy hosting for it, I'll be running the website on wordpress.

What is the best way to go about this?

Thanks,
Matt

#domains #hosting #website

Rough Outline 14 years ago

For domain and hosting I'm looking at Network Solutions and GoDaddy, will a .net site handicap me at all?
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- Ryan UK 14 years ago
  
  Due to past experience I wouldn't sign up to Godaddy for their hosting packages.
  
  Try Hosting24.com - First Class Web Hosting Services . They offer a free domain when you sign up for your hosting package. It's very cheap and they also offer great support.
  
  They also offer WordPress amongst other handy features.
  
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Searchedterms 14 years ago

You can even try hostgator.com ,i have used several host and now i am with them and i must say i am impressed.
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tkhowse 14 years ago

In regards to your question of whether or not a .net site will limit you, I think that it is best to stick with a .com domain if at all possible, especially because it is the most recognizable domain extension.

Also, check out this article for reasons why it is best to stick with a .com domain.
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mrmagos 14 years ago

I've been a happy Hostgator customer for a while now, I'd recommend them. For domains, I try to avoid GoDaddy at all costs. I greatly prefer Namecheap.

I don't think a .net will hurt you all that much, especially if you're trying to get a specific keyword in the name for SEO purposes. However, if you plan on branding the site, .com is the way to go.
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- Scrambler 14 years ago
  
  Register your domain with name cheap, look for a coupon code, and make sure and buy the $1.00 who is guard. Once you do that get online with Host Gator and get a baby croc account which will give you unlimited domain hosting for about $8.00 a month.
  
  Good luck in your online ventures.
  
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Reverb 14 years ago

I use GoDaddy for domain names. Some people recommend Namecheap, but I've never tried them. I use HostGator for hosting. HostGator has Fantastico, which makes installing WordPress pretty easy.
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PaulB1 14 years ago

You can't go wrong with Hostgator.
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- L41db4ck 14 years ago
  
  Namecheap or Internetbs for the domain and Hostgator for the hosting
  
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chrisisnapping 14 years ago

i prefer to use dreamhost. I found a promo code (in my sig) that makes one year of hosting pretty cheap, and you can get a free domain. They also have "one click installs" (which most major hosting companies have) that will allow for easy installation and customization of wordpress.

Dreamhost also has a decent amount of adwords credit......and if it makes a difference they are a "green" company.
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ministerof 14 years ago

GoDaddy can work good, or mochahost too.

I am with Dristal hostings , and am using a wordpress blog there too ..
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kashifpk 14 years ago

I think the Godaddy should be your first choice for domain name because it is very economical and have all the necessary tools and great backup support and for hosting you can check hostgator.
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bhola badshah 14 years ago

its a good practice to have domains and hosting from two different places.

some good names for domains are:

namecheap.com
name.com
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mjpwebs 14 years ago

I have used a few different hosts in the past and my personal favorite is Hostgator. They have good packages for hosting with a lot of features included in the monthly price. Their support is also one of the best I have experienced. They deliver very fast and clear responses, unlike some of the other hosting services like GoDaddy. I like GoDaddy when it comes to registering domains because they offer good rates and have many coupons, but they are not my first choice when it comes to hosting. Some other hosts I have had good experiences with are DreamHost and SiteGround.
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Aare 14 years ago

i second the Godaddy.... pm me if u like to register under my aff link. I offer 50:50% commission share on my godaddy aff earning.
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Zen2health 14 years ago

I've used Hostgator, Dreamhost, GoDaddy, and Blue host.

Hostgator: okay, but kinda slow for shared hosting
GoDaddy: had server overload issues.
Dreamhost: sucks. You can get a shared package for like $2 per month, but if you have more than one site hosted or any traffic, they will push you to their VPS service which is freakin terrible. I have 2 sites still on Dreamhost VPS that I have to move still. Down all the damn time. Changed servers twice too since they blamed it on the server.
Bluehost: 6-7 dollars per month. Handles tons of traffic, reliable and fast.

I would recommend Blue Host.
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joshuamcel22Z 14 years ago

[Professional Tip] - if your plans include having multiple sites on the web then you should have your domain names hosted separate from your websites.

Hey Rough Outline Writing,

Here's what I do...

1. I host my domain names under Netfirms at $8 the first year then $10 each year after.
2. I host my websites under HostMONSTER (not gator - too spendy for me at $15 month). Hostmonster charges $6 bucks a month and you can host as many sites as you want (I host about 50 under my $6 bucks a month plan)

Netfirms = netfirms.com
Hostmonster = hostmonster.com/track/joshuamcel (obvious affiliate link provided )

Joshua
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bucksuper 14 years ago

I've used godaddy for clients because their infrastructure and phone support is veer good (your site won't go down and if it does they'll fix it). The godaddy user interface is super convoluted though.

Lately I've also heard good things about hostgator... I'll have to give them a shot in the near future.

Either one will run WP just fine. Best of luck with your venture!
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