Comments on: Cheap Web Hosting – 3 Things To Avoid http://bestcheapaffordablewebhosting.com/web-hosting/cheap-web-hosting-3-things-to-avoid/ Cheap prices, not cheap hosting. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:19:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Audrey Ross@Miami real estate http://bestcheapaffordablewebhosting.com/web-hosting/cheap-web-hosting-3-things-to-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Audrey Ross@Miami real estate Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:56:57 +0000 http://bestcheapaffordablewebhosting.com/?p=186#comment-156 You're right, I've opted to use 000webhost to host my new blog although there are restrictions but if it works right, I have plans to upgrade to their paid hosting. And using a free domain from co.cc for my blog. Lets see how it works but I know, there are very good and reliable hosting companies which offer it for cheap. You’re right, I’ve opted to use 000webhost to host my new blog although there are restrictions but if it works right, I have plans to upgrade to their paid hosting. And using a free domain from co.cc for my blog. Lets see how it works but I know, there are very good and reliable hosting companies which offer it for cheap.

]]> By: Admin http://bestcheapaffordablewebhosting.com/web-hosting/cheap-web-hosting-3-things-to-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Admin Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:18:01 +0000 http://bestcheapaffordablewebhosting.com/?p=186#comment-148 @RobRob, I'd like to reply to your exceptions. Calling unlimited space a rip-off is relative to where you're shopping. If you shop the top web hosting companies, you're not getting ripped off. However, if you're dealing with a reseller who rations out disk space like it's the family jewels and not the parent web hosting company, then absolutely YES, you will be ripped off on unlimited space. In truth, web hosts know people won't use that much space because they've got years of statistics to back it up. Offering unlimited web space for $1.30/mo is certainly more attractive than $3.99/mo for only 10 gig. They may appear to be throwing out the baby with the bath water by offering unlimited hosting, but they're not. Like I said, they know most customers won't use that space. If a webmaster is posting images and video, it doesn't take long to use that space up. When you run out of your allotted 10 gig, you have to go back to the host for more space. You think they're just going to give it to you? Nope, you'll be charged more. You know what they say, "penny wise and pound foolish". One more point to consider, not everyone will host just one domain on an account. I personally have many accounts and each one hosts many domains. As I build each up each site, believe me, that space goes by quickly. On your other point about free domain names, "most" web hosts offering free domain names don't give you access to the DNS record because they own the name, the customer doesn't. On this point it's very important to do your homework first by contacting the web host. If you request a transfer, some web hosts "punish" you by back-charging you for the free ride. @RobRob, I’d like to reply to your exceptions. Calling unlimited space a rip-off is relative to where you’re shopping. If you shop the top web hosting companies, you’re not getting ripped off. However, if you’re dealing with a reseller who rations out disk space like it’s the family jewels and not the parent web hosting company, then absolutely YES, you will be ripped off on unlimited space. In truth, web hosts know people won’t use that much space because they’ve got years of statistics to back it up. Offering unlimited web space for $1.30/mo is certainly more attractive than $3.99/mo for only 10 gig. They may appear to be throwing out the baby with the bath water by offering unlimited hosting, but they’re not. Like I said, they know most customers won’t use that space.

If a webmaster is posting images and video, it doesn’t take long to use that space up. When you run out of your allotted 10 gig, you have to go back to the host for more space. You think they’re just going to give it to you? Nope, you’ll be charged more. You know what they say, “penny wise and pound foolish”. One more point to consider, not everyone will host just one domain on an account. I personally have many accounts and each one hosts many domains. As I build each up each site, believe me, that space goes by quickly.

On your other point about free domain names, “most” web hosts offering free domain names don’t give you access to the DNS record because they own the name, the customer doesn’t. On this point it’s very important to do your homework first by contacting the web host. If you request a transfer, some web hosts “punish” you by back-charging you for the free ride.

]]> By: RobRob http://bestcheapaffordablewebhosting.com/web-hosting/cheap-web-hosting-3-things-to-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-127 RobRob Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:20:42 +0000 http://bestcheapaffordablewebhosting.com/?p=186#comment-127 Your first point is a good one, but the 2 and 3 not so much. First, you should not pay for unlimited space if you do not need it. That is how you get ripped off. Only pay for what you need, people! Many small business owners don't research their needs, they just talk to a host and then buy -- don't do it. Second, your last point is not that valid either. Most web hosts offer domain names for free or really cheap with a web hosting account and they will let you transfer them, if they won't you are dealing with the wrong host! I recommend http://www.TheBlueKingdom.com with plans at $3.99 and 99.9% uptime along with great deals on domain names. Your first point is a good one, but the 2 and 3 not so much. First, you should not pay for unlimited space if you do not need it. That is how you get ripped off. Only pay for what you need, people! Many small business owners don’t research their needs, they just talk to a host and then buy — don’t do it. Second, your last point is not that valid either. Most web hosts offer domain names for free or really cheap with a web hosting account and they will let you transfer them, if they won’t you are dealing with the wrong host!

I recommend http://www.TheBlueKingdom.com with plans at $3.99 and 99.9% uptime along with great deals on domain names.

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