Question by Teshadie: What should I pay per month for web hosting?
I would like to start a small business web site. I will need help designing the site and I have been told that I will need web hosting. Can someone explain what hosting includes and what I should expect to pay for hosting per month?
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Answer by Ω Coder
It depends on what you're doing, and what you know. If you know nothing at all, well, it still depends on what you'd like to do.
If you're just looking to put a brochure-type site up with some basic methods of contact, on your own domain, plan on around 100 bucks per year. With that, you can get hosted on a Linux server that will handle everything you need. You should be able to get some databases in there with that, and have the capability to put up dynamic content with PHP (or a few other options).
If you want a site that people can buy things on, that is dynamic, that handles purchasing and information...basically, an interactive online business..you can still do it for cheap, as far as hosting goes. You will need to find a reputable consultant to get the whole thing off the ground though, and that will cost you a few grand at least.
You will see, while you shop, Windows and Linux hosting environments. A Linux environment is generally MUCH cheaper, and you don't need to worry too much about the difference so long as you are not putting on a major website.
Personally, I recommend Bluehost.com for hosting. I've been with them for 3 years, and they have always made me happy. Their entire operation is based in the US, and they are dirt cheap. Also, you don't have to worry about bandwidth or storage, since they give you an unreal amount of it.
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