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- Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:44 am
- Forum: Instructors' Corner
- Topic: Suggestions for a web host ?
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Re: Suggestions for a web host ?
The questions about scalability of wordpress is interesting since some of the most visited sites on the web are based on it ...
- Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:05 am
- Forum: Instructors' Corner
- Topic: Suggestions for a web host ?
- Replies: 24
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Re: Suggestions for a web host ?
I also recommend cpanel based sites - very popular and easy to use.
Ive been hosting websites for 15 years. Currently have a dedicated server at a datacenter in Chicago.
Some of the names suggested here are often included in lists of the worst possible hosts.
But then ANY host that offers hosting for under $10 a month is putting your site on a small server with thousands or tens of thousands of other sites. Dont expect much and expect that everything will cost extra. You should expect that the site will not be very responsive but then again you dont need it to be if its low volume
I would strongly discourage you from attempting to take CC's directly. The liability is very high. Use a CC processor that does ALL work and takes the risk. I know PayPal is not 2nd Amendment friendly but the product is valuable for a reason. I dont allow people on my server to store credit cards directly.
You might look at a service like SquareSpace. They have premade templates and low cost. One big down side to many similar sites is your content is NOT portable. If you decide you dont like squarespace - you cant take your site with you
Another template based option you should consider is wordpress.com - some versions are free - you will be shocked to know how many big well known sites are based on or hosted by wordpress. Including time.com, google ventures and the newyorker.com
Wordpress sites should be portable.
good luck
Ive been hosting websites for 15 years. Currently have a dedicated server at a datacenter in Chicago.
Some of the names suggested here are often included in lists of the worst possible hosts.
But then ANY host that offers hosting for under $10 a month is putting your site on a small server with thousands or tens of thousands of other sites. Dont expect much and expect that everything will cost extra. You should expect that the site will not be very responsive but then again you dont need it to be if its low volume
I would strongly discourage you from attempting to take CC's directly. The liability is very high. Use a CC processor that does ALL work and takes the risk. I know PayPal is not 2nd Amendment friendly but the product is valuable for a reason. I dont allow people on my server to store credit cards directly.
You might look at a service like SquareSpace. They have premade templates and low cost. One big down side to many similar sites is your content is NOT portable. If you decide you dont like squarespace - you cant take your site with you
Another template based option you should consider is wordpress.com - some versions are free - you will be shocked to know how many big well known sites are based on or hosted by wordpress. Including time.com, google ventures and the newyorker.com
Wordpress sites should be portable.
good luck