Web Hosting companies

[k0pp0]

Not sure where I should have posted this, however I'm looking to set up a web site for the missus for her new company, and was wondering if anyone could suggest a cheap and cheerful but reliable web hosting service. Just want webspace, email addresses etc and the potential to upgrade to something bulkier (online booking /payments etc) at a later date...

Suggestions please ladies.

[QualityChimp]

1&1 are pretty good for this kind of thing.

Give them a look, sir!

You can start small and increase their services to full e-commerce sites.

I made this site using them:
www.bathroomshoponline.co.uk

[briareos_kerensky]

Bathrooms Hop Online would have been better though

[charlesr]

I use 1&1 for email and some basic domains - always reliable. However, for this site I need something a little more personal so I use Vbulletin Hosting

[Brad]

Orchard hosting are brilliant!

[k0pp0]

thanks all - will investigate and shortly start creating my porn empire! Huzzah!

[QualityChimp]

Bathrooms Hop Online would have been better though

Ha ha ha, yeah! That would've been memorable, but not as memorable as these:

1. A site called “Who Represents” where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it… is
   www.whorepresents.com
2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at
   www.expertsexchange.com
3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at
   www.penisland.net
4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at
   www.therapistfinder.com
5. Then of course, there’s the Italian Power Generator company…
   www.powergenitalia.com
6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:
   www.molestationnursery.com
7. If you’re looking for computer software, there’s always
   www.ipanywhere.com
8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church. Their website is
   www.cummingfirst.com
9. Then, of course, there’s these brainless art designers, and their whacky website:
   www.speedofart.com
10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at
    www.gotahoe.com

[charlesr]

That powergenitalia.com site cripples me every time massive laughs.

[GluedOnBeard]

We use twentyhost at work, they are always reliable and customer service is usually pretty quick and reliable. In my opinion I would steer well clear of 1 & 1, a lot of the time their website grinds to a halt because of how shoddily built it is. It's okay for domains and exchange accounts etc but for hosting there is much better out there. Slicehost are also pretty good, depends on your level really.