Wanted: Good Web/Blog Host

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Wanted: Good Web/Blog Host

By Mark Evans | July 18, 2007

I’m looking for a reasonably-priced Web host with good customer service. If they support/offer Wordpress, that would be even better. Any suggestions?

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Shaun Rotman Says:
July 18th, 2007 at 8:52 am

From my experience:

1. Don’t go too cheap.
2. Pick a host that operates out of a good data centre.

I’ve tried many, and I always come back to HostGator (www.hostgator.com).
Support and service have been outstanding for all of $10/month.

Ken Dyck Says:
July 18th, 2007 at 9:10 am

I’ve been with http://www.godaddy.com for a few years and am quite happy with them. I can’t say how good their customer support is. They’ve never given me any reason to use it. YMMV, of course.

Mark Evans Says:
July 18th, 2007 at 9:27 am

Thanks for the insight!

Darren Says:
July 18th, 2007 at 9:29 am

I switched to LaughingSquid (http://laughingsquid.com/) last year and have been very happy with them. For the first time ever, my site got Dugg and stayed up.

Brian Says:
July 18th, 2007 at 11:19 am

Although I’m not with them now, I’ve used Liquid Web quite a bit, and they’ve been great. The customer service is quick, they’ve got a great toolset, which works with Wordpress, and they have been mostly flawless. That’s my recommendation.

Doug Says:
July 18th, 2007 at 2:06 pm

Idologic (www.idologic.com) isn’t expensive and really values customer service. Another b5 blogger (Steve Remington) is a happy customer. (Disclosure: I work for the company.)

MatthewS Says:
July 19th, 2007 at 1:09 am

I like Brownrice Internet (www.brownrice.com). They only host by referral and give excellent customer support at reasonable rates. Mention me if you make an inquiry.

–Matthew.

Mark Jaquith Says:
July 19th, 2007 at 4:53 am

A Small Orange (used them, love them) or Laughing Squid (haven’t used them, but know people who have, and they’re good people).

Definitely don’t go cheap. You get what you pay for, with support.

TDH Says:
July 23rd, 2007 at 3:22 am

I’ll second A Small Orange, although they do have some downtime every now and then. The best support I’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with though, and that’s worth a lot.

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