Help picking a web host - Virtual Assistant Forums

Celestine · #1 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008

Hello everyone,

I have a newbie question, O.K, I know you've all discussed this A LOT. I have read everything I could find on this board regarding web hosts. I haven't heard this one mentioned before- blue host. Does anyone have experience with this provider? I am not versed in HTML yet and this sight seems both professional and user friendly. I also want to use someone who allows or has fantastico since I read on this site that makes the process easier. I'd like to spend no more that $10.00/mo. Thanks

Celestine · #2 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008

Here's a link. http://www.bluehost.com/index.html

Office Goddess · #3 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008

I use GoDaddy for $4.99/month - it comes w/a free 5-page website option and templates to start your site.

Virtual Assistant Forums also offers website hosting at $5/month...

April · #4 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008

I use MomWebs.com and I just realized they have Fantastico. They have great rates and customer support.

theessentialva · #5 (**permalink**) 07-05-2008

I just started using bluehost a few weeks ago for something I am doing for my mom. They have great support. They also have easy installation of some scripts too, such as shopping carts, forums, etc. So far I really like them and they are at a great price. I just added a second domain to my account a few minutes ago. I had to call and verify my account, but it was a 2 minute process and very easy. So far so good.

Before them I used Homestead. I have to say they are good for beginners and simple websites. I use them for my VA website and am pleased with them too.

DeirdreS · #6 (**permalink**) 07-05-2008

Hello!

I'm using TildaHosting with our own Kylie Short of Tilda Virtual Services. The service is never down and the customer service is awesome!

Tess also has hosting service available through Virtual Assistant Forums

Deirdre

Celestine · #7 (**permalink**) 07-06-2008

Thanks for your input everyone. I researched blue host a bit more before theessentialva posted. I was a bit scared off from the reviews I had read. I decided to go with MS Office Live instead. I may change in the future to bluehost, glad to hear you have a good experience with them. Wish me luck!

White Rose · #8 (**permalink**) 07-07-2008

I use Host Gator as my web host and I love it. They have 24/7 support if you ever run into problems.

Celestine · #9 (**permalink**) 07-08-2008

I'm trying to use Kompozer instead of MS Office Live to design my site. For my tastes MS was WAY underpar in the design aspect. I'll then try to use MS Office live as just a host..fingers crossed.

Celestine · #10 (**permalink**) 07-08-2008

Well this didn't work. MS Office Live needs htm files, and KompoZer uses html...try as I may I am not able to save my files as htm in KompoZer grr.., or change them in Windows Vista.

next Question- Can anyone who uses KompoZer to design their web sites recommend a web host? I'd like a free one but an inexpensive host would be appreciated as well. KompoZer is more important to me so I'm willing to give up on MS Live, I do love their 24/7 phone support. I was on the phone w/ them at 4 a.m. today-they still couldn't help me though!