Hi,
It's so important to get a good web hosting platform because you will be relying on it to keep your websites running at all times.
The most important things to consider are:
- How reliable the platform is. This is measured in what is called 'Up Time'
- How fast the platform is. A fast service will ensure your website loads quickly.
- Support. Do they have people on hand to help you when you encounter problems.
- How many domains can you host with them.
- How much does it cost.
When I undertook a comprehensive search into the many different hosting platforms, I like you, came across some really bad platforms, especially the free ones.
However, one name kept on coming up again and again as the best.
Who was it?
It was Hostgator! You can check them out here:
http://bit.ly/CoolWebHosting
And I have to say, I took peoples advice and started using Hostgator myself and it really is an awesome service.
I have over 50 sites with them and I've never had a single issue.
They provide 24/7 instant messenger support which is superb.
They also claim 99% Up Time which means they are almost guaranteed to never stop working.
They also allow you to host unlimited domains for no extra fee.
And they best bit is they are incredibly cheap! I honestly love the service.
If you're not based in the States then this may be a concern as their servers are all based in there in secure units, but I'm in England and it's never been an issue for me.
Anyway, I would recommend you take a quick look now to be sure they're right for you:
http://bit.ly/CoolWebHosting
Cheers!
Feilan
