I need a simple Web host to set up a pretty basic Web page. I don’t want to do a Yahoo group or anything like that, although the requirements are similiar. I need to run a phpBBS, which requires MySQL or SQL Server as a back end.
I’ll also probably register a domain name and it would be cool to have a few emails if possible.
I did a search on “Web Hosting MySQL” and got about a gazillion hits, most of which are in my price range. However, I’ve heard of exactly NONE of them. How do I decide which one to go with? Any of 'em have good rep? What one do YOU use?
What I would do is go to the phpbb support website, and see what other people with similar setups are using. There is a whole forum dedicated to it at vbulletin.com, and it’s very informative.
Admittedly, I’m a bit biased here, but I’d go with these folks. I know the owner quite well, and he’s a good guy. They run Cobalt RAQ servers, with full support for MySQL, PHP and Perl, and their rates aren’t out of line. They have good tech support, and as I’ve done considerable work in Perl, PHP and MySQL for various sites they host, I’m at your disposal as well. Hope this helps!
I recommend asking people what hosting company they’re using. I can recommend mine, extremely excellent service, great prices and great uptime but I don’t know if its kosher to drop a link here on the boards, is it? (If so, it’s this company. If not, will a Mod please delete the parenthetical portion of this post, please?)