Website hosting

[JamesBass]

I'm in the process of building up my own personal website for my musical exploits. I've got a domain name and now just need to design and build the website, but, where have people had experience of web hosting and can anyone recommend to a fairly decent host?

[wateroftyne]

I use [url="http://www.stablehost.com"]Stablehost[/url], but you're going to get a million different recommendations, all of which are perfectly valid.

[JTUK]

What are you going to build it in?
Some sites have building software that you can install on the host...so you don't have to
fly it onto the site as it is already there.

I think it better to use a U.K hosted site for when/if the time comes for 24/7 support.

Edited April 23, 2014 by JTUK

[KingBollock]

http://www.squarespace.com

I only know of them because they sponsor Joe Rogan's podcast. Thought it might be worth mentioning so you can check as many ideas as possible.

[JamesBass]

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1398237971' post='2431845']
What are you going to build it in?
Some sites have building software that you can install on the host...so you don't have to
fly it onto the site as it is already there.

I think it better to use a U.K hosted site for when/if the time comes for 24/7 support.
[/quote]
That's the thing, I was looking at which host was best, then I have the ability to make it in dreamweaver or on their own software. I'm not really that fussed by that, I've got a design ready and waiting that can easily be transferred or made again.

I was thinking I'd need/want 24/7 support just in case. I was also looking at the possibility of an email client as well?

[KingBollock]

You could check with your ISP. I know we get free webspace and a ton of email accounts we could use just by giving them a name. It is easy and cheap enough to get a domain name and point it at your webspace. I upload stuff to my webspace using the free FTP add-on in Firefox.

[JTUK]

Most packages will have the e-mail option,
Do you mean marketing via mail chimp etc as some can package that as well?

[url="http://www.hosting-review.com/uk-b.php?aff_sub=H-R-UK-EN&aff_sub2=uk%2520web%2520hosting&aff_sub3=b&gclid=%7bgclid%7d&gclid=CMK1uuic9r0CFanjwgoddrsAnQ"]http://www.hosting-review.com/uk-b.php?aff_sub=H-R-UK-EN&aff_sub2=uk%2520web%2520hosting&aff_sub3=b&gclid=%7bgclid%7d&gclid=CMK1uuic9r0CFanjwgoddrsAnQ[/url]

I've heard good things about 1&1, but favour sites that offer cpanel myself rather their own user admin pack.

[JamesBass]

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1398243552' post='2431915']
Most packages will have the e-mail option,
Do you mean marketing via mail chimp etc as some can package that as well?

[url="http://www.hosting-review.com/uk-b.php?aff_sub=H-R-UK-EN&aff_sub2=uk%2520web%2520hosting&aff_sub3=b&gclid=%7bgclid%7d&gclid=CMK1uuic9r0CFanjwgoddrsAnQ"]http://www.hosting-r...CFanjwgoddrsAnQ[/url]

I've heard good things about 1&1, but favour sites that offer cpanel myself rather their own user admin pack.
[/quote]
Ok, cool, I've looked at host papa and they do seem very good and reasonably priced, which is always a plus!

No, I'm not sure on the whole website and email thing, I'm very much a newbie to it and learning as I go, though I can design and build them on dreamweaver etc. Do you get your own email address included with most websites? So something along the lines of; [email protected]?

[bertbass]

I use easily, www.easily.co.uk, always been good to me.

[JTUK]

The package should include unlimited e-mail accounts so if that is important to you then
pick one that includes that.

That list of 'best' rated host sites shows the main selling points of each package.
You may want multiple domains but that has a commercial element IMO, so
you can go with the hosts that allow 1 free domain...it will be cheaper or the 'baby' option

[JamesBass]

From my research, HostPapa seems to be the one that's drawing me in, they've got great reviews and offer everything I think I need!

[sam-davies]

There's a lot to choose from. I host all of my client domains through Bluehost. They're an American company but have 24/7 support and is only £3 a month if you are a new customer I think.

It uses cPanel. This is the easiest platform to use for a server. I'd advise installing a Wordpress backend for your domain, buying a theme you like (see: http://themeforest.net for ideas) and adding your content. It's a much cheaper way of getting the design/build done professionally. Might be best to get someone to consult with about the creative approach and content.

Hope this helps.

[JTUK]

I'd agree about Wordpress... very easy to get pro looking themes ( free ) and you need minimum code experience.

[JamesBass]

Are any of the contributors to this thread, willing/able to share their websites either on here or via PM so I can look at the designs etc?