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to: RobertB
from: Glenn Meadows
date: 2007-06-05 10:20:48
subject: Re: Web host recommendations

From: "Glenn Meadows" 

Contact our good host George, right here.

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Glenn M.
"RobertB"  wrote in message
news:missinglink-EC9B0F.10275305062007{at}news.barkto.com...
>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.

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