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WingZero
August 2nd, 2001, 16:10
Hey everyone.
I have two questions...

I own a pretty popular site with about 1000 unique hits/day. I'm thinking of a new paid host. I update about 3 times a week, how much bandwidth do you think I need?


Also, what are some of the better trusted and popular hosts nowadays? I've been to http://www.ecommercediscovery.com/hosting/hosting.html and their economic plan seems nice, can anyone vouch for them?


Thanks!
niv
August 2nd, 2001, 16:12
hi :)

the owner is a member of the WHT Forums (webhostingtalk.com), and he's a nice guy. i can't personally recommend it since i've never used their service

(OT: WingZero, are you WingZero from CCSboard.com? :cool: )

reliable hosts:

http://www.valuablehost.com/
http://www.f5hosting.com/
http://www.dim8.net/
http://www.below10host.com/
http://www.aletiahosting.com/

>> USER EDIT <<
i would be able to calculate your bandwidth (transfer) if you tell us how big (filesize) your pages are including HTML, images, etc.
WingZero
August 2nd, 2001, 17:15
Thanks for the help.

I'm actaully the webmaster of Cybergroundz Anime. Our old address was http://cg.gamingtutor.com As for the page size. it averages to be around 80K and we get about 8,000 pageviews/day.
niv
August 2nd, 2001, 17:28
hey! :cool:

i remember you guys, your site was kick---- :cool:
WingZero
August 2nd, 2001, 17:55
Hey thanks!

If we can't find a good new host soon, our site will be gone... :(

The old address has already been deleted....
WingZero
August 2nd, 2001, 19:35
If anyone cares or is curious, I have a temp layout at http://www.cganime.com and http://www.cganime.com/index2.shtml
for now until I get a new host.

Back on topic,

Between

valuablehost
f5hosting
ecommercediscovery
http://www.inoverse.com/

what do you guys recommend?
Giancarlo
August 2nd, 2001, 19:43
I personally recommend http://www.below10host.com , if you need more traffic than their regular plans look at their 500MB Special Plan.
WingZero
August 2nd, 2001, 19:57
what do you think of http://www.webcanny.com/products/hosting/unlimited.shtml ?

They say unlimited, but we've all heard that before...... :rolleyes:

Theres just SO many seemingly good hosts, I can't decide..
sailorjoto
August 2nd, 2001, 20:10
Nice name.....WingZero
WingZero
August 2nd, 2001, 21:26
lol um thanks.

I have it narrowed down to either

the premium plan at http://www.inoverse.com/hosting.html

plan 5 at http://valuablehost.com/valuable-5.htm

or the silver plan at http://www.f5hosting.com/plans.htm



Suggestions?

I'm kind of leaning towards inoverse right now....

Also, if any of the staff of those hosting sites read this, feel free to email me details at xgriever@yahoo.com
Cael
August 3rd, 2001, 05:18
I know that the owner of f5hosting.com spend all his day to answer the support and don't get enough sleep. And I have heard of many satisfied customers with VH and FH. So I think going with either one will be just fine for you. :)
bigperm
August 3rd, 2001, 06:34
inoverse is hosted by rackshack.net... that isn't inherently bad... but people have been having problems with raq's, and they might be trying to squeeze too many sites onto one. I would suggest valuablehost.
Docevl
August 3rd, 2001, 12:12
Hi WingZero
I am with Valuablehost right now and I love it. Go with them.
WingZero
August 3rd, 2001, 13:39
Yes, I want to go with valuablehost as of now, but the 6 gig/month might not be enough for me :eek:
Docevl
August 3rd, 2001, 16:47
I think you can get extra bandwith. 3.25 for 1 gig