From: mike 

On Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:27:53 -0400, RobertB  wrote:

>I am again thinking of getting my (small) Web site up (once I build it).
>There are lots and lots of inexpensive hosting services available,
>scattered around the country.
>
>Does anyone have recommendations? I don't want to use a free service.
>
>- Does it matter if they are local or not?
>
>- I could use my ISP for hosting, but they cost more than the discount
>places. My ISP charges $25/month for basic services, which would be
>enough for my needs, but there are cheaper alternatives. However, I
>would get support and a live person.
>
>- How important is support? I'm not going to be running any java or
>scripting on the site. It will be pretty static, just mostly a way for
>people to contact me, put up a CV, stuff like that.
>
>- Do they all allow you to FTP files and create subdirectories, change
>permissions on those directories, etc.? It seems some try to "simplify"
>life by providing a Web interface and site builder.
>
>- Is there anything other than price that I need to consider? I'd prefer
>to use a host that does not get regularly blacklisted.


While I don't use Geo., I would think he'd do a great job for you.

If you want a comparison, the data center I use for my colocated server is
very good.  I used their shared hosting for a while, and it was also very
good.  it is a real data center with 24/7 on-site technicians, real people
who answer the phone in the middle of the night....

                www.tera-byte.com


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