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plasmabeam 02/22/22 3:06:20 PM #1:	I'm an author with a simple Wordpress website that exists mainly to direct readers to my horror novels and my mailing list. Basically my website is a digital business card, no ecommerce/store or anything fancy. In 2019 I bought a 3-year hosting plan with HostGator for around $90. I liked HostGator, but the renewal costs are more than I'm willing to spend. Considering the simplicity of my website, what host would be the best/cheapest option for me? Right now I'm leaning toward DreamHost's "WordPress Basic" plan: https://www.dreamhost.com/wordpress/shared-wp-hosting/ Dreamhost offers: Free domain name renewal (saves me $18) Free domain protection (some other hosts charge $10/year) Free Automated WordPress Migrations (I want the migration to be as painless as possible) $3/month DreamShield Protection add-on that's a Sitelock sort of thing (Do I need this?) $5/month SEO toolkit (no thanks) A three-year plan comes out to $94 without add-ons. I'm about to pull the trigger on this, but I wondered if you guys have any insight. I've heard good things about Hostinger, iPage, BlueHost, and other hosting services. Any advice would rock--thanks! --- ~Jacksonville Jaguars~ <cite>plasmabeam posted [p:962872134] in Help me pi... [t:79910709]...</cite> <quote>I'm an author with a simple Wordpress website that exists mainly to direct readers to my horror novels and my mailing list. Basically my website is a digital business card, no ecommerce/store or anything fancy. In 2019 I bought a 3-year hosting plan with HostGator for around $90. I liked HostGator, but the renewal costs are more than I'm willing to spend. Considering the simplicity of my website, what host would be the best/cheapest option for me? Right now I'm leaning toward DreamHost's "WordPress Basic" plan: https://www.dreamhost.com/wordpress/shared-wp-hosting/ Dreamhost offers: Free domain name renewal (saves me $18)Free domain protection (some other hosts charge $10/year)Free Automated WordPress Migrations (I want the migration to be as painless as possible)$3/month DreamShield Protection add-on that's a Sitelock sort of thing (Do I need this?)$5/month SEO toolkit (no thanks) A three-year plan comes out to $94 without add-ons. I'm about to pull the trigger on this, but I wondered if you guys have any insight. I've heard good things about Hostinger, iPage, BlueHost, and other hosting services. Any advice would rock--thanks! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueCrystalTear 02/22/22 3:30:46 PM #2:	Have you looked at Namecheap? It looks like they have some of the same options, plus they have backups. --- BlueCrystalTear \| You're living your own life. You're you. #FearTheDeer \| ((FREE HUGS)) <cite>BlueCrystalTear posted [p:962872763] in Help me pi... [t:79910709]...</cite> <quote>Have you looked at Namecheap? It looks like they have some of the same options, plus they have backups. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
plasmabeam 02/22/22 8:00:30 PM #3:	BlueCrystalTear posted... Namecheap Have not. I'll check them out, thanks! --- ~Jacksonville Jaguars~ <cite>plasmabeam posted [p:962879946] in Help me pi... [t:79910709]...</cite> <quote>BlueCrystalTear posted... </cite> <quote>Namecheap</quote> Have not. I'll check them out, thanks! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fortybelowsummer 02/22/22 11:52:45 PM #4:	I haven't used it personally but my Web Architecture professor has recommended BlueHost. He's been at it a long time and does work for a lot of clients so it seems reputable --- All hail the coming of the Destroyer - the Slayer's time...is now. <cite>fortybelowsummer posted [p:962885357] in Help me pi... [t:79910709]...</cite> <quote>I haven't used it personally but my Web Architecture professor has recommended BlueHost. He's been at it a long time and does work for a lot of clients so it seems reputable </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
plasmabeam 02/23/22 8:27:49 AM #5:	fortybelowsummer posted... I haven't used it personally but my Web Architecture professor has recommended BlueHost. He's been at it a long time and does work for a lot of clients so it seems reputable Seems like a popular choice. Only downside is that they basically force you to take the 1-year plan with the way the pricing is structured. --- ~Jacksonville Jaguars~ <cite>plasmabeam posted [p:962891045] in Help me pi... [t:79910709]...</cite> <quote>fortybelowsummer posted... </cite> <quote>I haven't used it personally but my Web Architecture professor has recommended BlueHost. He's been at it a long time and does work for a lot of clients so it seems reputable</quote> Seems like a popular choice. Only downside is that they basically force you to take the 1-year plan with the way the pricing is structured. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ShatteredElysium 02/23/22 9:41:15 AM #6:	I did Hostinger which was pretty cheap at the time. Not sure what it's like now <cite>ShatteredElysium posted [p:962892245] in Help me pi... [t:79910709]...</cite> <quote>I did Hostinger which was pretty cheap at the time. Not sure what it's like now </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
StartAllOver 02/23/22 11:15:32 AM #7:	Wordpress --- Preston <cite>StartAllOver posted [p:962894471] in Help me pi... [t:79910709]...</cite> <quote>Wordpress </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bartzyx 02/23/22 11:33:36 AM #8:	I use Bluehost for my sites and I have not been impressed. I will probably switch when my contract is up. --- Round 2 vs Nichols Go Dennison! <cite>Bartzyx posted [p:962895017] in Help me pi... [t:79910709]...</cite> <quote>I use Bluehost for my sites and I have not been impressed. I will probably switch when my contract is up. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
plasmabeam 02/23/22 5:12:01 PM #9:	ShatteredElysium posted... I did Hostinger which was pretty cheap at the time. Not sure what it's like now Did you pay $0.99/month? It's $1.99/month now, which is a bummer. StartAllOver posted... Wordpress I use WordPress but I need somewhere to host my WP site Bartzyx posted... I use Bluehost for my sites and I have not been impressed. I will probably switch when my contract is up. Good to know. Thanks! --- ~Jacksonville Jaguars~ <cite>plasmabeam posted [p:962905252] in Help me pi... [t:79910709]...</cite> <quote>ShatteredElysium posted... </cite> <quote>I did Hostinger which was pretty cheap at the time. Not sure what it's like now</quote> Did you pay $0.99/month? It's $1.99/month now, which is a bummer. StartAllOver posted... </cite> <quote>Wordpress</quote> I use WordPress but I need somewhere to host my WP site Bartzyx posted... </cite> <quote>I use Bluehost for my sites and I have not been impressed. I will probably switch when my contract is up.</quote> Good to know. Thanks! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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