I've been very happy with jumpline.com, but the account I have at least is really more geared toward having multiple domains.
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Gudanov - Aug 31, 2007 6:35:22 am PDT #2540 of 25496
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beekaytee - Aug 31, 2007 7:12:43 am PDT #2541 of 25496
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I have to confess to being overwhelmed by the choices and options. While I once felt fairly adept at creating html pages and moving things around the old website, nowadays I can't seem to nut out what anything means within the hosting options.
No idea how sql impacts me, for example, if at all!
Gudanov - Aug 31, 2007 7:19:37 am PDT #2542 of 25496
Coding and Sleeping
If the provider doesn't provide blogging software, you'll probably want to have MySQL to backend Wordpress.
beekaytee - Aug 31, 2007 7:29:41 am PDT #2543 of 25496
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MySQL to backend Wordpress
This seems important. But what does it mean? I think I understand that SQL interfaces with databases, but what does that have to do with blogging via Wordpress?
Does it mean I get stats based on use? Or that I can send specific messages to certain users?
Gudanov - Aug 31, 2007 7:52:25 am PDT #2544 of 25496
Coding and Sleeping
Wordpress depends on MySQL (it can probably use other databases, but MySQL is the default). Wordpress handles all the SQL and details though, so you don't have to mess with the database except for maybe setting up a user.
Typo Boy - Aug 31, 2007 7:56:59 am PDT #2545 of 25496
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I have had good luck with steadfast networks. They are slightly cheaper than dreamhost.
Jon B. - Aug 31, 2007 9:35:28 am PDT #2546 of 25496
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Another vote for steadfast.net. I've found their customer service to be excellent. I signed up with them through a subsidiary called Host Affection, which seems to be cheaper than going through steadfast.net. [link]
beekaytee - Aug 31, 2007 10:20:56 am PDT #2547 of 25496
Compassionately intolerant
Jon, have you ever used the autoresponder function through Host Affection?
I plan to use resonders for email list sign ups and for distribution of timed lessons (e-courses) connected to my coaching programs. If it's easy to use it through this host company, it would save me a chunk of change on the add-on service I use at the moment.
NoiseDesign - Aug 31, 2007 10:46:42 am PDT #2548 of 25496
Our wings are not tired
I've got 3 sites hosted through Dreamhost and they've been great for me.
Jon B. - Aug 31, 2007 12:47:07 pm PDT #2549 of 25496
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Jon, have you ever used the autoresponder function through Host Affection?
To me, "autoresponder" means where if someone sends an email to a particular address, they automatically receive a canned response back. It sounds like you're looking for mailing list software? If so, you can set up a mailing list directly from the control panel, or you can easily install free third-party software like phpList.