JamesBass Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 [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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 [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]? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I use easily, www.easily.co.uk, always been good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam-davies Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I'd agree about Wordpress... very easy to get pro looking themes ( free ) and you need minimum code experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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