AndyKent
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Looking at Vidahost which for two years basic package seems pretty reasonable, but who are others with?
Only looking at a pretty simple (probably) wordpress based site for my new business......
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Dom
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Look at their sister company, TsoHost, as well (both share the same hosting infrastructure) as they tend to alternative deals between. Also, do a Google for voucher codes as you can get up to 50% off.
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corsayoung
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I'm now a web and server host, however for the level of service you need i recommend something really simple. eBay.
Back in the day i payed 1.99 for 3 years of unlimited hosting, admittedly it didn't come with a domain but you can get a domain for cheap from go daddy etc for dirt cheap or namecheap etc etc.
Just yesterday the hosting i got 3 years ago, i got an email asking for renewal! Never went wrong that hosting, i went with RaamWeb if it helps. If you need any more help just message me!
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Bart
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+1 for Vidahost
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DaveyLC
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www.unlimitedwebhosting.co.uk
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Dom
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Be weary about 'unlimited' providers; usually it'll be FUP'd and T&C'd up to the nines.
Only exception i've found is Vidahost, who i've spoken to in-depth about their 'unlimited' reseller account whilst moving clients across to their cloud infrastructure, and it basically boiled down to - "don't use it as a DropBox" which is fair enough.
And i wouldn't look to eBay as it's full of simpletons and school kids that think owning a reseller account or a $2 VPS off LowEndBox makes them a webhost.
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AndyKent
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Might just go with Vidahost then. Tsohost are more expensive like for like.
Now to find a voucher code.....
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyKent
Might just go with Vidahost then. Tsohost are more expensive like for like.
Now to find a voucher code.....
Listed prices on Vidahost are ex VAT; TsoHost list prices inc VAT - which is why TsoHost can work out slightly cheaper depending on package/service (not all are directly comparable).
As said though, both companies use the same data centre (their own in Slough) and same hosting infrastructure.
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AndyKent
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Ridiculously they have a 20% discount code listed top of google on a 'secret' page, so that'll do - knocks off the VAT at least.
If only I didn't accidentally order a .uk domain rather than .co.uk
Didn't even realise these were available until the split second after I pressed the 'confirm payment' button! Doh! Hope they can change it before it is registered with Nominet.....
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AndyKent
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Blimey - 10 minutes later on a friday night and they've changed it. Good work Vida 
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Bart
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyKent
Blimey - 10 minutes later on a friday night and they've changed it. Good work Vida
Yes, I;ve had support all round the clock, 11pm on a Friday too.
Cracking support you wouldn't get with the likes of 123 reg, godaddy etc etc.
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ed
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyKent
Ridiculously they have a 20% discount code listed top of google on a 'secret' page, so that'll do - knocks off the VAT at least.
If only I didn't accidentally order a .uk domain rather than .co.uk
Didn't even realise these were available until the split second after I pressed the 'confirm payment' button! Doh! Hope they can change it before it is registered with Nominet.....
.co.uk is being deprecated - if you've got a .co.uk then you get first dibs on the .uk equivalent. The rollout has only recently started so it'll be a while before it become more mainstream.
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