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What Web Host do you use for your Wordpress blogs?

Posted by Bushexplorers • 1/18/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: blog, blogging, self hosting, wordpress

Thinking of changing from Blogger to Wordpress.org, really unsure of what Web Host to go with. What sort of things should I be looking for in a host?

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1/18/09

letters2soulmate

i love wordpress!

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1/18/09

dosox

Me too am thinkin of shifting from blogger to wordpress...
Am sure someone will help us
In the mean time you can check out TT's onecoolsite.wordpress.com am sure there's something inside

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1. 1/21/09
  
  vsarank
  
  Sifting from blogger to wordpress is fast and easy. This will be a add-on feature with your wordpress wb blog platform.
  Just that you need to authorize wordpress to access your blogger accounts. All posts, comments, and categories will get transfered seamlessly.
1/18/09

timethief

Requirements: Requirements: PHP 4.3 or higher, MySQL 4.0 or higher, Apache or Litespeed recommended.

Hosting: There are 5 recommended web hosting services here
Bluehost, DreamHost, hostican, Media Temple, Laughing Squid wordpress.org/hosting
A Small Orange www.asmallorange.com/services/hosting/
Siteground www.siteground.com/
Godaddy www.godaddy.com/default.aspx
netfirms www.netfirms.com/web-hosting/

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1. 1/18/09
  
  Bushexplorers
  
  Are there any in particular for the UK?
2. 3/04/09
  
  vsarank
  
  I recommend Hexahost. Special $1 a month plan is customized for bloggers. Your blog related issues will be addressed by blog specialists.
1/18/09

timethief

IMO anyone who would like to become a wordpress[org]blogger will definitely benefit from watching these free how to videos below
www.becomeablogger.com/video-1.html
Video 1 - Why You Should Use WordPress
Video 2 - How To Get Your Own Domain Name
Video 3 - How To Get A Web Host
Video 4 - How To Install WordPress
Video 5 - How To Upload Files To Your Webhost Using FTP
Video 6 - Choosing A WordPress Theme For Your New Blog
Video 7 - How To Install And Use WordPress Plugins
Video 8 - How To Create Your First Blog Post And Blog Page
Video 9 - What RSS Is And Why You Need It
Video 10 - How To Use Feedburner For Supercharging Your RSS Capabilities

See also the excellent articles on the Codex codex.wordpress.org/
Link to wordpress free GPL themes directory wordpress.org/extend/themes/

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1/21/09

aarron

I'm using DreamHost for my blog and so far so good. I have a virtual account with them and it isn't super fast, but I don't think for blogs it needs to be. The uptime has been great though and they have that 1 click install for wordpress wich was good for me as I had never installed wordpress before.

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1/21/09

acousticguitarist

i use hostgator, one click installation with fantastico scripts, one click upgrade

they seem ok, when i madly deleted my whole blog last year, they restored it for me within an hour or so after ringing them from Australia

dreamhost have a good working relationship with wordpress by the sounds of it

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1/21/09

Babssegal

I love wordpress for many reasons, hosting its a blog for free...why waste money in this economy???????

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1. 1/21/09
  
  vsarank
  
  There is nothing called free lunch. By hosting your site for free you will be linking your hosting provider in your site, space to provider banners.
  
  Hosting providers will get advertisement and Site promotion good search engine ranking in return.
1/21/09

vsarank

I will advise you to use HEXAHSOT - Hosting provider. we understand what it takes to be a blogger and blogging platform ?
We charge just $1 a month.

Read our official blog www.hexahost.com/blogs/

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1/21/09

PetLvr

My dedicated server is on Singlehop .. which I started with Midphase and moved on to VPS and then the dedicated service.

Other host providers that I personally recommend for smaller single accounts are www.globat.com/ and ace-host.net/ for reseller accounts

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1/21/09

Bushexplorers

Thanks everyone for your advice, will take my time and look through all your suggestions.

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1/21/09

Sebastyne

HostGator - A fantastic, affordable host with the greatest support team ever. Includes Wordpress as a preinstallation (along with a lot of other stuff). You can even have an account allowing multiple domains (want to share with a friend?) and unlimited ftp accounts and mySql databases.

Highly recommend! www.hostgator.com

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1/21/09

roguedeals

powweb - $1.75/mo

roguedeals.com/reviews/2008/12/powweb-hosting-25-usd-promo/

they have a 1-click wordpress auto installer

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2/28/09

SpotCoolStuff

There's a good review of the best hosts for a Wordpress blog at:

web.spotcoolstuff.com/best-host/website-wordpress-blog

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3/03/09

JP2112

I use FutureQuest, very worth the price. The support is excellent.

www.futurequest.net/at/transaction.php?APID=81&affID=0000397

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1. 3/04/09
  
  vsarank
  
  ohh an Affiliate
3/04/09

Seabuckthorn

We have a self-hosted WordPress blog through www.webnames.ca.

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3/04/09

JP2112

Sorry, that does look like a conflict of interest on my part, doesn't it?

Seriously, FutureQuest is a good host. I'm not just saying that for the referral bonus.

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3/04/09

forecollard

Godaddy.com, BEST host, best services, best prices, been using them for 7 years...

printedproof.com/online-services/start-a-wordpress-blog-with-godaddycom/

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4/15/09

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