I need to know the best web host that offers the most options with the most available space for my site.?

Question

1) This is my fist time building a website. What are somethings I should consider?

2) I want to make money off of the site.

3) I do want to upload pictures and video on the site.

4) How do you ad email  and message board options to the
site?

5) Would you recommend the sites listed on 2createawebsite.com, to help build a website.

Answer 1

As you choose a web host, especially one that's going to be interactive, with message boards, ads, and so on, there is a lot more to consider than the bandwidth and drive storage space, and in that respect, all web hosting companies are most definitely NOT alike.



This question came up so many times with my clients that I wrote an article about it, here...

Answer 2

1) You should learn enough that you feel confident that you don't have to ask that question.



2) Any host is the same, as far as that goes, as long as the uptime is close to 100%. (100% uptime is impossible.) If they have an available (and good) shopping cart system it will help. And you'll need a Paypal or merchant account.



3) Then you need a lot of storage - that'll cost.



4) Email - the host has to have an email hook - almost all do. Of course you have to know how to write code to send the email.



Message board - you need a database the board can use. phpBBS can use just about anything.



I prefer Godaddy for hosting. I wouldn't depend on a host to help build the site, I'd learn how to design one - then you get what you want, not what they want.

Answer 3

First, make sure your web host supports Microsoft Frontpage extensions if you plan on building your website with that software. Most web hosting companies include email addresses but not all include message board and blog installs (easy installs, that is). As long as they allow php and mysql you should be good with forums and all that on your site.



I own a web hosting company myself, it's called eVentureBiz. Like a poster said above, not all hosting companies are the same. Ours is definitely different. It's a social media web hosting company aimed at new online entrepreneurs and business owners. As the ceo, I spend time interacting with customers giving them suggestions on their websites and I run a blog where I help everyone learn and grow as entrepreneurs.



I wrote a great picture-guided step by step tutorial on how to install a phpBB forum, WordPress Blog, and set up your email using our control panel.

See those tutorials here:

http://eventurebiz.com/tutorials/index.htm



You may also find this article I wrote useful. It's about designing websites around people's online behaviors:

http://www.eventurebiz.com/relaxcafe/entrepreneurs_lounge/examine_eventurebiz_blog/index.htm



Our site is:

http://www.eventurebiz.com



Take a look and if you have any more questions feel free to send me a note using my blog's contact me form.



Good luck,

John

ceo and founder of eVentureBiz

Answer 4

Go for Hostgator hosting.



I am using this for all my websites and never had any issues.

The tech support over chat is great



It provides

52+ FREE scripts

- Instant script install

- Easy Upgrades



http://secure.hostgator.com/cgi-bin/affiliates/clickthru.cgi?id=mohitan



List of scripts that you can use for free



Blogs

b2evolution HOT!

Nucleus

pMachine Free

WordPress



Content Management

Drupal

Geeklog

Joomla HOT!

Mambo Open Source

PHP-Nuke

phpWCMS

phpWebSite

Post-Nuke

Siteframe

TYPO3

Xoops



Customer Support

Crafty Syntax Live Help

Help Center Live HOT!

osTicket

PerlDesk

PHP Support Tickets

Support Logic Helpdesk

Support Services Manager



Forums

phpBB2 HOT!

SMF



E-Commerce

CubeCart

OS Commerce HOT!

Zen Cart



F.A.Q.

FAQMasterFlex



Guestbooks

ViPER Guestbook



Hosting Billing

AccountLab Plus

phpCOIN



Image Galleries

4Images Gallery

Coppermine Photo Gallery

Gallery



Mailing Lists

PHPlist HOT!



Polls and Surveys

Advanced Poll

phpESP

PHPSurveyor



Project Management

dotProject

PHProjekt



Site Builders

Soholaunch Pro Edition

Templates Express



Wiki

TikiWiki

PhpWiki



Other Scripts

Dew-NewPHPLinks

Moodle

Noahs Classifieds

Open-Realty

phpAdsNew

PHPauction

phpFormGenerator HOT!

WebCalendar

Answer 5

www.dreamhost.com



Many of the features include.



Free database

Free web-mail

Free Dav (Password protected sites)

Free front-page (if you want it)

A Wiki

SVN servers

And much more



I use it and its great. Everything is in a panel and its great. It walks you through EVERY thing you need. For example you click add forums and it adds a forum and asks you to fill out some info.



I think a first day designer could make a good websites but if your a good coder the possibilities are endless.

Answer 6

You will need to choose reliable web hosting with more than 99 % uptime and with good customer support.



If you look for web hosting, don’t rush into it. Read reviews about web hosting and decide properly before going ahead with web hosting.



I personally will recommend you a web hosting which many people find it very reliable. It is hostmonster.



Before deciding to sign up hostmonster, read the reviews and stats about hostmonster at the following website.



http://www.hostmonsterreview.co.uk

Answer 7

For hosting check out http://www.yoserve.com

They have all the web builder tools, lots of templates to get you started. You don't say how you want ot make money? A web shop, advertising.



Yoserve.com packages include one click setup of shop software, then all you need to do is add your products. A great way to get a money making site going.

Answer 8

Agreed on going with Hostgator. Great variety of options and huge disk space coupled with RELIABLE loading time and up-time. Free plugins included for your to add email and message board functions and upload pictures and videos. Just remember to use online coupons before buying.

Answer 9

Well I have to say Dreamhost is the one you are looking for. They have 99.9% uptime, and they are really professional. They answered my email within an hour, very helpful. They offer UNLIMITED diskspace and bandwidth, so you can use as much as you like, and you won't be disappointed with them. I host my websites there, and they are pretty good.

Answer 10

Try this site you will find web hosting review.

http://webhostingreviews.forumcomplete.com/

Answer 11

Hi,

I would recommend IX Webhosting.It's affordable and very reliable.You can compare all the prices based on your technical requirements.Check it out here:



http://top50webhosting.ez-mart.biz