From: mike 

On Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:33:44 -0400, RobertB  wrote:

>In article ,
> mike  wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>  /m
>
>Yes, they have some inexpensive plans. Run on Linux. I like the live
>chat feature. They actually respond!

They've been good to me.

 /m

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