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July 13th, 2010 | Author: pizza man

It’s all about going green. It’s high time we think of the environment. Many have answered nature’s call. If other businesses can do it, why can’t a webhost do it as well? Someone actually did and its name can prove it. The supergreen hosting walks the talk and they can prove it. You get the same feature big hosts offer and then some. How does energy efficient servers sound to you? Being 100% carbon neutral friendly, you can bet they mean business. Everything about this host is worth a second look. From bandwidths to hosting space,  everything is unlimited.

But wait, there’s more! How about a lifetime free domain name? They also offer free templates to get you started quickly. Reliability and uptime is great not to mention a quick technical response time. Impeccable customer service rounds it out. Oh, did I mention that your subscription comes with $50 ad credits from Google and $25 Yahoo ad credits? And that doesn’t include the $50 credits from MySpace and Facebook.

They can certainly compete with the best hosts around. Wouldn’t it be nice to know that you are doing your part not just in making the world cleaner but smaller as well? Before jumping in and making a decision, take a minute and browse around. You may just be missing out on what the future of hosting is heading too.

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May 06th, 2010 | Author: pizza man

It’s been over a year since I got my own website. Word of mouth and an unpleasant  experience with a previous host pointed my to BlueHost. I was adamant at first so I checked out several reviews of the best and most reliable webhosting services available. Bluehost.com is what I expected it to be. I was so stisfied with them that I renewed my subscription covering the next two years. Setting up was so easy and I was guided by their expert technical support through their 24/7 live chat. I am a newbie and their help sure made me an instant expert. My wife’s website was hacked and their live chat walked her through to recovering everything in less than an hour.

They also allow you to host several accounts under your subscription. This allowed me to have several blogs that have specific categories. From personal blog to a sports blog, I have it all. I even have a blog about politics. Bluehost is worth considering when you intend to have your own site. I can personally vouch for their commitment to give you a great internet experience. I wouldn’t be sticking with them for two more years if they have a lousy service. BlueHost is my kind of host.

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January 08th, 2010 | Author: pizza man

My friend who’s a business columnist for a major daily recently had a problem with his host. For the most part of December, his site was down. Many of his readers missed his online editorials.  Unable to reach his host, he had to wait till the first week of this month for his site to be up again. During this time, he called me up for some advice. He asked if I know of another host that could offer a better service. I did give him several suggestions and services to look for in a good web host.

With a wide readership, uptime for his site is very important. He searched the web and found the hostmonster. To his surprise, he found out just how much he’s being ripped off. He also found out the many features hostmonster has and how much more efficient they are than his present host. Unlimited bandwidth and a 24/7 support service is what impressed him the most. He’s present host does not offer this. He’ll also be paying way lower fees and was impressed by the many awards hostmonster has received. He even found out that he could be given a discount.

After reading the numerous reviews and carefully studying the services offered, he has decided to switch web hosts. He’ll just finish his subscription with his present host and would transfer immediately.

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November 15th, 2009 | Author: pizza man

Everything can be found on the net. You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home to go shopping. One might think it’s a complex system that needs constant attention. That is of course the web host is just another one of those who bleed the business dry. The secret to a successful online store is to get reputable and highly competent ecommerce web hosting. It doesn’t really have to cost an arm and a leg to get an online store up and running.

A good host is where it all begins and ends. With support and the right tools, one can easily build and develop an online store. Of course this is only aspect and can be more detailed depending on the plan you sign up for. Features become even more specific with every upgrade. Some hosts will even setup the site for you. Things like credit card verification and payment processing is a must. Of course order taking should also be included in the package.

Make sure that you are getting extras like domain hosting and emails. Of course technical support is imperative. Choose one that has a 24/7 support and a money back guarantee. This is a sign that you are getting a very reliable host. Who knows, today you may just be a customer, tomorrow the owner of an online store.

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October 13th, 2009 | Author: pizza man

I’m glad that my web host is still in the top ten web hosting sites on the net. I recently renewed my subscription with them  for another two years. Although they’re not on top, their tech support is still the best. Having the best information on hosting is very important to those who are thinking of putting up their own sites or even blogs. It gives that exclusivity and the control of what your website would look like and what it contains. In my case, tech support and stability are imperative.

I did not have these with my first host, to think that they even charged me more back then. Checking out reviews as well as testimonials from other subscribers should give you a good and solid information before you finally decide to choose a host. You can also compare the services these hosts offer. You can even selct one which will suit your needs. Don’t just jump in, be very specific. There are services you wouldn’t be needing anyway and you’ll just end up paying for what you don’t really need.

Don’t be fooled by empty promises and fly-by-night hosts. Information is always the best tool when choosing your web host.

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October 09th, 2009 | Author: pizza man

As more and more web hosts crop up, service becomes more and more a priority for upcoming sites. Most startups look for the most affordable but reliable hosts available. More often than not, hosts do not often provide the service quality these people need. The most reliable way to find the best hosts is through a reliable and independent review. In fact, this is how my sister found her web host. While some would be cheap, they do not have the fast and reliable service the most established ones offer. These of course are only some of the features discerning clients seek.

Customer service also plays an important role and discerning clients consider this a priority. Most web users lack the technical training IT professionals have. They rely mostly on the technical support of web hosts. The more avenues to address this concern, the better. That is why the best hosts have direct support as well as 800 numbers that their clients can tap into for their tech problems. As of late, they even established forums that clients can use for their discussions and solution. Adaptability across platforms is also a plus as different systems must run smoothly to effectively run a website.

At the end of the day, people do not simply look for the most inexpensive but the most bang for their buck. Having your own website is a blast. But for whatever purpose one may use for his website, a dependable host is a must.

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September 30th, 2009 | Author: pizza man

My sister has been offered by a manufacturer to sell their products online. This is a break she’s been waiting for considering the current economic situation prevailing globally. Her craft store isn’t doing too well and expanding online could turn things around for her. Just last week while visiting her, I helped her search for the best hosting site that would host her online store. She has so many stuff that she could sell. Bandwidth  is one of the first things we checked out as we;re sure she’ll be getting a lot of traffic and she’ll be uploading her catalog of products as well.

Finally we’ve solved her dilemma. She’s so happy that she could finally start her online craft store. Her host has taken care of her domain registration and has walked her through the process of building her site. The tech support was superb and she has started uploading her catalog. I’ll be checking out her progress this weekend. At least now she can earn more.Her customers have began odering online and she tells me she’s having a blast. She couldn’t believe how easy and inexpensive having your own site is. I’m glad there are sites on the web that have data on the best and cheapests hosts around.

September 10th, 2009 | Author: pizza man

My sister’s PTA cooperative is hunting for a host for their new website that would showcase their organization’s advocacy and funding. I advised her that to get the most comprehensive and reliable reviews, they must check out sites that provide such detailed information. She did just that and told me how easy checking out the top web hosting sites can be. She’s not tech savvy and will be relying solely on the web host to walk her through the intricacies of site development and building. Of course subscription fees were also considered by their organization.

My web host is one of those listed in the top ten and she also asked me how patient and helpful my web host tech support is. She will be sharing these with the other members of their organization this weekend. I’m glad that there are sites out there that do these reviews that are really a big help to those who are searching for the best web hosts around. The world wide web really has so much information to share with us. Everything you need is just a mouse click away.

I’m so happy that their cooperative will now get more exposure that will help in their advocacy. Aside from transparency, they can now show the progress of their programs and inform those who help them financially that their donations reach its intended beneficiaries.

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