I’ve been through a few different hosts and the only one of those that I really was pleased with was V7 Inc Hosting.  And no, its not a shameless plug- its the truth.  I have heard more people complaining about their host than I have heard them praising. 

What I have learned thus far is that everyone claims 99.9% uptime.  It’s impossible for EVERYONE to have that kind of uptime, there have to be people with lesser uptimes, but they’ll never admit it. 

Some “hosting companies” are 16-year-old kids with a server in the basement, or even better yet, a reseller account through some other company.  Luckily I’ve not been scammed by them, but it is something you need to be on the lookout for when hunting for a host.

There are lots of other issues that come into play when you’re deciding on a host, and sometimes its really hard to pick just who’ll you end up with.  If you’re looking for guidance, there are a number of resources available online with reviews and other information that can help you make your choice.  Examples of such site would include Host Ratings at V7N, Webhost Advisor,  Best Host Ratings, and many more.  I recommend checking out more than one rating site to get a more well-rounded opinion. 

Also make sure to leave feedback about the hosts that you have used before. If you love them, great – share the news.  If you’ve had problems, let the world know and you might save a few other webmasters the hassle of dealing with them in the future.

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