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[vianegativa]

I'm considering buying a domain name for my own personal use, but I know nothing of proper hosting or what the best way of going about it would be. Does anyone have any suggestions about where to get it hosted, etc?

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[ericdabear.livejournal.com]

I use godaddy.com to register my info and hosting matters for hosting. I pay $11/mo for the hosting (I can't recall how much the name itself costs.. I think around $20/year? ish?)

I've never had any problems with either companies, I particularly recommend hosting matters. I've got two message boards set up, a gallery and regular webpages and I don't come near a fraction of what I'm able to do.

[vianegativa.livejournal.com]

Thank you; I'm a babe in the forest in such matters.

[bobaloo.livejournal.com]

I use webhero.com on the recommendation of urso. I've had them for over two years now and I have never been happier. I was wet behind the ears with webserver stuff, and they were super helpful. They have great phone support too.

I can even get a referral if you decide you want to go with them! WOO! LEt me know, so I can send it to you...if you wish.

i, too, recommend dreamhost

[henare.livejournal.com]

they always seem to have some sort of special deal going on, which is nice.

you know what's better? when things *do* fuck up they keep you informed. amazing customer service.

check them out. yah, it's a referral link.

[dedos.livejournal.com]

Do you know what requirements you're gonna need for the site? Any particular dbase or scripting?

I use http://www.phpwebhosting.com/ -- they have only one simple plan for 9.95/mo that has mySQL, php scripting, some other goodies. And they don't have fixed limits for bandwidth or HD space.

[vianegativa.livejournal.com]

My God, no. I don't even know HOW to make a webpage. I just want to buy a domain & get a place to muck about with one.

[vianegativa.livejournal.com]

It will have pictures, but nothing complex. Just info pages, a personal site.

[redcub.livejournal.com]

I also use GoDaddy which provides solid service, but a daunting interface for casual users.

[wanderbear.livejournal.com]

go daddy.com

cheap. easy, free hosting at some points.

now, if only i could find someone to help me build the three i already own.

[benpanced.livejournal.com]

Another GoDaddy fan here. And not just because of the name of the firm, neither.

[interpaneer.livejournal.com]

I've had excellent luck with Mad Dog Domains and Cattle Co. for the last few years.
I think it's like $4 a month or something.