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Skiprr wrote:...and I manually tweak templates, PHP, and CSS. Heck, I still refuse to use any HTML frontend editor; I write HTML, CSS, and PHP in a raw ASCII editor. Been doing it that way since my first website in 1995.

Then you're doing it the hard way. IDEs are REALLY helpful. Not WYSIWIG, IDE (Integrated Development Environments). The auto complete for PHP alone will save you a ton of typing, remember the spelling, parameters, etc. They do a lot of autocompletion too for HTML/CSS.

Mind you, I started hand coding everything too, but the old adage of "work smarter, not harder" is on point here. Hand coding in a text area on Angelfire, my first page in Jan 1998. That's how I learned. I've made a 15yr long career out of that . . .

I use Aptana Studio (free) for almost all of my development. Notepad++ for the quick & dirty stuff.

I didn't realize we had that many web designers/programmers. I do this for a living too, but pretty much gave up on the 'on the side' stuff. My time is more valuable to me now, but if ya'll ever need some PHP/DB development on Symfony2/Code Igniter, let me know.

I'll be looking for a host soon when I'm done developing this application that I'm hosting at home on an ESXI box (should it ever get beyond the need of what I can provide at home).

Does BlueHost give you SSH/CLI access? (I'll browse their site soon)

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I've been happy with ASO (A Small Orange). I like their automation tools to install frameworks, etc.

A small webpage with a checkout using Paypal is always possible. Expect them to get their fees though for the convenience.