Web Host Ranking

There was a time when hosting a website was an enormous challenge, requiring an investment of thousands of dollars and an intimate knowledge of hardware, software and security issues.  Thankfully, that is no longer the case.  There are hundreds of providers offering space on their fully secure and protected servers for a small monthly fee.  Of course, all those choices make the decision process more difficult for the budding webmaster.  We don't pretend to offer an exhaustive list of all of the options, but here are some of the better ones that we have encountered along the way.  We have given a brief of review of each, but the ranking is based on value, service, features and uptime. 

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Top Web Host Ranking

1. Clear Blue Domains - Clear Blue Solutions is proud to present some of the most flexible and affordable hosting on the market today.  One-stop shopping for domains, hosting and more.  You can have your own Web Site tonight!  No expensive software required.

2. Lunar Pages - At the top of our list for a number of reasons: service, ease of use, support and overall value.  You can find other hosts that offer packages for $7.95 a month, but few can rival all the features that LunarPages has packaged together: 350 GB storage, 3500 GB/Month Transfer, unlimited email accounts, forwarders and auto responders, MySQL database, stats, CGI bin, Perl and PHP.  All handled from a user friendly control panel.  Need a forum?  No sweat.  LunarPages actually has an automatic install of PHPBB. Still not convinced? Relax, they have a 30-day, no questions asked, money-back guarantee. 

3. IX WebHosting - Since 1999 IX WebHosting has been one of the premier hosting companies, offering quality, service and value to tens of thousands of web masters.  Plans begin at $4.95 a month, but low prices are just the beginning of the story.  500 MB of storage, 5GB transfer, free domain, CGI-bin, Perl, PHP, Front Page extensions, Dream Weaver compatible, 1000 email addresses, 1000 FTP accounts, control panel, free web design software and an "anytime" moneyback guarantee.

4. iPowerWeb  - Looking for more than just a web host?  iPowerWeb offers packages that include dynamic content for your site as well as free domain registration.  800 MB, 400 email accounts and MySQL are all included for as little as $6.95 a month.

5. Hostway - There is a vast difference between hosting simple site to feature your family, your hobby or your organization and a site developed for ecommerce.  Hostway specializes in services and products to help you get your e-business up and running in no time.  Basic plans start at $8.95/month for 50 MB and 2 GB of transfer.  E-commerce solutions start at $19.95. Coldfusion platform servers are also available.

6. APlusNet - Constantly ranked as one of the best hosting companies in America, APlusNet's best package, Solo XR, offers 1100 MB storage, 45 GB transfer, 400 email addresses, marketing tools, site builder, e-commerce tools, domain name registration and more for only $9.95/month – a quality service from a quality company.

7. StartLogic - With a basic package that includes 1,000 megs of space, 40 GIG of monthly transfer, unlimited emails (POP and web-based), CGI, PHP, mySQL, FrontPage, eCommerce, Power Plugins, a site builder and a ton of other features - all for $7.50 a month - it is easy to see why we rate StartLogic so highly.  99.9% uptime. 30 day money-back guarantee.

8. Globe@t - Their basic package includes 2000 MB of storage, 60 GB of transfer, PHP, MySQL, Web Mail, Stats, FTP and a guarantee.  The lack of live 24/7 telephone support (everything is handled by email and a ticket) is the only thing that keeps them from rising higher in the list. Mammoth storage and transfer at $7.50 a month make this a great value for those who need the room and know how to handle their own issues.

9. Jumpline - While they offer a lower-priced plan, the VDS 500 package is ideal for webmasters who need to host multiple sites.  Up to 6 domains can be hosted on a single account! Plans start as low as $14.95 a month with free setup.  Unlike most "virtual hosts", Jumpline actually gives you your own server with complete access to root directories, etc.

10. Infiniology - Recognized throughout the industry for excellent service and reliability, Infiniology offers  9000 MB of storage space, 5000 POP3 accounts, 50 GB traffic and free domain registration for $6.95.

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