Web Hosting?

we are vessles · 23rd of March 2007 (Fri)

I'm getting ready to launch a personal photograpgy website.

I need recommendations on where to host my site. I know how to write html and have designed websites in the past. I don't need one of those template builders or whatever. Just a site that I can register a domain name and upload my pages to make a website.

Thanks.

coreypolis · 23rd of March 2007 (Fri)

godaddy.com 3.95 a month, amazing customer service

tim · 24th of March 2007 (Sat)

www.hostgator.com - i've been through a half dozen hosts in a few years and these guys are great. Uptime and support are excellent. Godaddy is the biggest host worldwide, but i'm not overly impressed.

davidgr · 24th of March 2007 (Sat)

I use http://www.siteflip.com/low-cost-web-hosting/ for hosting, and you can get a domain from lots of places for less than $15 a year

*Mike* · 24th of March 2007 (Sat)

We've used IXWebhosting for years. They've got some nice hosting plans, very affordable and pretty comprehensive. I know quite a few other photographers that are happy with them as well...

EnronRocks · 5th of April 2007 (Thu)

I agree. GoDaddy!

jaykkub · 5th of April 2007 (Thu)

I just started using dreamhost.com. I'm using their 2nd to best hosting option (level 3). It's $15.95 a month for 2 years, but you get a ton of hosting space...

- 300+ gb of storage
- 3.2tb of bandwidth
- a bunch of one-click installs (gallery2, blog software, joomla, etc)

For the sheer size of storage (which goes up every month) it's a pretty good deal. Also, their control panel is way nicer compared to godaddy, which I really hated when I was using them a few years back.

if you decide to go with them use me as you're referral

"oliversmith@gmail.com"

aIpha · 5th of April 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by we are vessles

I'm getting ready to launch a personal photograpgy website.

I need recommendations on where to host my site. I know how to write html and have designed websites in the past. I don't need one of those template builders or whatever. Just a site that I can register a domain name and upload my pages to make a website.

Thanks.

What you should really do is find a script (search for 'php gallery') or use a java app like Jalbum to process everything for you so that you don't waste time actually "publishing" the photo to your site. There are also ways to turn blogs (like Wordpress) into photoblogs.

I have a few servers strewn across the US that I use for development and hosting people's sites (and my sites as well). Hit me up, depending upon what you need, I may just be able to host your site for free.

MJPhotos24 · 6th of April 2007 (Fri)

I use www.hostdog.net as it's great service, never any down time (6+ years not one minute of down time with them), has above and beyond features others dont offer built in (email, spamassassin, tracking, control panel, and about 30 other buttons I never use but are there in the panel). What I don't like with godaddy or other companies is they make your info public (name, address, phone numbers, email, etc), unless you pay to make it private. When the math comes down to it, along with service I have yet to see anyone better than hostdog (but then again been so satisfied never even looked past a few here and there to compare).

cosworth · 6th of April 2007 (Fri)

Mike, you live on Bunnell Street. Your domain information isn't private. And the numbers 0546 come up too. I'm not sure what hostdog told you but domain info is easy to find.

wilzdezign · 6th of April 2007 (Fri)

An easy one to find out about domain information is a quick look up at http://whois.net. It costs extra for making a domain private. It does help, mainly in the reduction of SPAM and phone calls.

I have used many sites for hosting (mainly since some clients where already using them) A simple one I have used is OLM.net. Other then that, any ones I create I work with a friend who owns a hosting company.

thekid24 · 6th of April 2007 (Fri)

Ive been looking to get a site as well, nice suggestions

liza · 6th of April 2007 (Fri)

I like Bluehost. They have excellent customer service and reasonable prices.

coreypolis · 6th of April 2007 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJPhotos24

I use www.hostdog.net as it's great service, never any down time (6+ years not one minute of down time with them), has above and beyond features others dont offer built in (email, spamassassin, tracking, control panel, and about 30 other buttons I never use but are there in the panel). What I don't like with godaddy or other companies is they make your info public (name, address, phone numbers, email, etc), unless you pay to make it private. When the math comes down to it, along with service I have yet to see anyone better than hostdog (but then again been so satisfied never even looked past a few here and there to compare).

Jason already mentioned it, but its required that your information be made public.

jwtex · 6th of April 2007 (Fri)

What should I look for as for as packages go? How much transfer, how much space?

23rd of March 2007 (Fri)	#1
we are vessles Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County Posts: 9	Web Hosting? I'm getting ready to launch a personal photograpgy website. I need recommendations on where to host my site. I know how to write html and have designed websites in the past. I don't need one of those template builders or whatever. Just a site that I can register a domain name and upload my pages to make a website. Thanks. __________________ http://opentheheavens.blogspot.com [blog] http://www.myspace.com/ilikeparachutes [music]

23rd of March 2007 (Fri)	#2
coreypolis User is banned from forums Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mercer Island, WA Posts: 6,793 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Web Hosting? godaddy.com 3.95 a month, amazing customer service

24th of March 2007 (Sat)	#3
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,917 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Web Hosting? www.hostgator.com - i've been through a half dozen hosts in a few years and these guys are great. Uptime and support are excellent. Godaddy is the biggest host worldwide, but i'm not overly impressed. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

24th of March 2007 (Sat)	#4
davidgr Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: near Seattle Posts: 147	Re: Web Hosting? I use http://www.siteflip.com/low-cost-web-hosting/ for hosting, and you can get a domain from lots of places for less than $15 a year

24th of March 2007 (Sat)	#5
Mike Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 632	Re: Web Hosting? We've used IXWebhosting for years. They've got some nice hosting plans, very affordable and pretty comprehensive. I know quite a few other photographers that are happy with them as well... __________________ Belle's Photography * Belle's Blog * Belle's MySpace

5th of April 2007 (Thu)	#6
EnronRocks Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murphysboro, IL Posts: 557 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Web Hosting? I agree. GoDaddy! __________________ Name: Garrett Visit My Website and My Gallery. AIM - EnronRocks

5th of April 2007 (Thu)	#7
jaykkub Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 173	Re: Web Hosting? I just started using dreamhost.com. I'm using their 2nd to best hosting option (level 3). It's $15.95 a month for 2 years, but you get a ton of hosting space... - 300+ gb of storage - 3.2tb of bandwidth - a bunch of one-click installs (gallery2, blog software, joomla, etc) For the sheer size of storage (which goes up every month) it's a pretty good deal. Also, their control panel is way nicer compared to godaddy, which I really hated when I was using them a few years back. if you decide to go with them use me as you're referral "oliversmith@gmail.com" __________________ Oliver J. Smith http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverjsmith/ Canon 5D Mark II \| 16-35mm f/2.8 L \| 24-70mm f/2.8 L \| 50mm f/1.4 \| 85mm f/1.2 L \| 135mm f/2 L \| 200mm f/2.8 L Last edited by jaykkub : 5th of April 2007 (Thu) at 20:18.

6th of April 2007 (Fri)	#9
MJPhotos24 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Attica, NY/Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,618 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Web Hosting? I use www.hostdog.net as it's great service, never any down time (6+ years not one minute of down time with them), has above and beyond features others dont offer built in (email, spamassassin, tracking, control panel, and about 30 other buttons I never use but are there in the panel). What I don't like with godaddy or other companies is they make your info public (name, address, phone numbers, email, etc), unless you pay to make it private. When the math comes down to it, along with service I have yet to see anyone better than hostdog (but then again been so satisfied never even looked past a few here and there to compare). __________________ Gear: here - Websites: Mike Janes Photography Sports Shooter Profile - Four Seam Images LLC MaxPreps - MLB Blog - Let's see if I have time for this!

6th of April 2007 (Fri)	#10
cosworth I'm comfortable with my masculinity Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Westminster, Canada Posts: 10,924	Re: Web Hosting? Mike, you live on Bunnell Street. Your domain information isn't private. And the numbers 0546 come up too. I'm not sure what hostdog told you but domain info is easy to find. __________________ jasonhollister.com Think your camera is noisy at high ISO? Click here People will always try to stop you doing the right thing if it is unconventional

6th of April 2007 (Fri)	#11
wilzdezign Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 66 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Web Hosting? An easy one to find out about domain information is a quick look up at http://whois.net. It costs extra for making a domain private. It does help, mainly in the reduction of SPAM and phone calls. I have used many sites for hosting (mainly since some clients where already using them) A simple one I have used is OLM.net. Other then that, any ones I create I work with a friend who owns a hosting company. __________________ w i l z d e z i g n . c o m >> [photo] Canon shooter, Tamrac bags, PW triggers, and some DYI random accessories

6th of April 2007 (Fri)	#12
thekid24 pro-zack-lee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City,OK Posts: 8,532 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Web Hosting? Ive been looking to get a site as well, nice suggestions __________________ flickr

6th of April 2007 (Fri)	#13
liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,386	Re: Web Hosting? I like Bluehost. They have excellent customer service and reasonable prices.

6th of April 2007 (Fri)	#15
jwtex Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 70	Re: Web Hosting? What should I look for as for as packages go? How much transfer, how much space? __________________ 30D \| Grip EF-S 17-55 F2.8 IS \| EF 70-200 F2.8L IS \| 580EX Mac \| Lightroom \| CS2

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