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The Host with the Most
Recently, I moved my web hosting from Innohosting to Dreamhost. Before doing so, I did a lot of research—that is I read a lot of reviews about them. I have to admit that there are a lot of negative posts out there, so much so that I almost stuck with Innohosting. So why did I make the switch in the end? In no particular order:
- Space Requirements: The whole reason for me to switch hosts, was so that I could host my own videos for another blog. Dreamhost gives you “unlimited” space and databases. Thats a plus in my book. However, some people may argue that “unlimited” is just a gimmick and that hosts with “unlimited” plans are overselling out the ass. I tend to think that HDD space is cheap, and if you don’t know how much space you really need then “unlimited” become very appealing (even with strings attached).
- Control Panel: Dreamhost uses a proprietary control panel that may come off as goofy and limiting to many people, but I felt it was rather charming. It took some getting used to, but after you get used to it, it works rather well.
- Personal Recommendation: My friend hosts his portfolio with Dreamhost and recommended them to me. A friendly recommendation can be powerful indeed, especially when the person recommending it is someone you know and who has first hand experience.
The glue that sorta pulled everything together came with I realized that all the arguments people had against Dreamhost could be applied to any shared hosting platform, and indeed if you google for info about any host you’re bound to find some negative comments. Some of them may be legitimate, but I think often times they are fanboy rants trying to steer away legitimate traffic.
At the end of the day, I felt that I was getting a great deal for my needs. I think that when choosing a webhost, one should really consider what their requirements are and whether or not a particular host can meet those needs. I hope that this post helps put things into a different perspective for people who are searching for a good webhost.
I’ll close with mentioning that I have nothing bad to say about Innohosting. They are a superb host that is perfect for anyone whether they are just getting started or know exactly what their requirements are. Support is also top-notch. If you are searching for good hosting, I can highly recommend both Innohosting and Dreamhost from first hand experience. Happy hunting!