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Be prepared for hosting problems


Recently the web hosting company where I have several of my sites hosted. had a transformer explode on them and it could take days to get the power and all the servers back online.
Even though they had backup generators, multiple internet connections, fully secure datacentres and a gaurenteed uptime they could not prevent the problem or fix it in a hurry.
I have switched several sites over to a different hosting company for the short term while this issue is resolved. Its a timely reminder that it is wise to have at least 2 or 3 back up hosts in various worldwide locations ready to go at any time.
Here is a list of recommended hosts that I use:

Lunarpages Web Hosting

A Basic Hosting Plan with 1,500 GB of
space and 15,000 GB of data transfer for only $6.95 a month.
Each account includes unlimited add-on domains which means you can host
unlimited websites, a
free domain name for life, unlimited email accounts, MySQL databases, FTP
accounts, parked and sub domains, not to mention all the standard account
features that come with most hosting plans, along with friendly, responsive,
and high level support and customer care. I host my main AffiliateGuide.com site with them.

Affiliate Web Hosting

Cheap low cost web site hosting for affiliates and mini sites. This is a reseller for Resellerspanel and they offer hosting with servers in UK and USA. I host my main company site with them and have never had a problem.

Domings.com - Domain registration and hosting

This is mainly a good cheap domain registration service but they do offer good hosting with servers in India and USA. The advantage is that they offer a very low monthly rate of just 2.99 and even less if you join their reseller program. What I like is you can just order the specific services you need.

Here are some other hosting companies that are also worth considering:

Easy CGI

Very good if you want Windows hosting.

Hosting.com

Very good if you want dedicated hosting.

HostPapa.com, a web hosting industry leader and Eco-Friendly Green Energy Hosting!

HostPapa is a 100% green energy web host, meaning that all the power used to run their datacenter and corporate offices and all the equipment inside is fully powered by environmentally responsible alternative energy sources. HostPapa's singular hosting plan comes with all the same features as the competition for only $5.95 per month. So, not only can you get a great hosting package for a great price, but you get to be kind to the environment in doing so!
The one-plan-fits-all HostPapa offer gives you 1700 GB of storage and 17,000 GB of data transfer for up to 11 domains - and that's with absolutely no setup charges or other hidden fees. You'll get free shopping carts, search marketing credits, and other invaluable e-commerce tools.

I do hope you get prepared for when your hosting provider has a problem as eventually they all seem to have a problem sometime.

Cheers,
Graeme Eastman

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