Hosting Plan Question
 

All the thinking and planning is done. I'm ready to obtain a hosting plan and develop my blog. Which will lead to affiliate marketing. Eventually, my own pay sites.

Question is:

What features would I need in a web host to start. I found a host I like and they offer quite a few packages. I'm assuming I don't need to worry about pay site features at this time.

Standard Hosting

Economy
* bandwidth (monthly): 300GB
* Disk Space: 10GB
* Domains Hosted: 1
* Subdomains: 25

Deluxe (I'm thinking this would be my best bed to start?)
* bandwidth (monthly): 1500GB
* Disk Space: 150GB
* Domains Hosted: Unlimited
* Subdomains: Unlimited

Unlimited
* bandwidth (monthly): Unlimited
* Disk Space: Unlimited
* Domains Hosted: Unlimited
* Subdomains: Unlimited

Your advice is appreciated!

hmm... I just read the TOU of the host I'm considering.

"you will not use this site or the services found at this site, including any of "host.com's" related technologies, for any commercial use without host.com's express prior written consent".

Do I need the "pay site package" if I'm venturing into affiliate marketing after blog?
That to me seems to suggest that...

I seem to be having a conversation with myself <oh yeah... baby.. .that's right... > lol...
no worries... I'm working through my questions... with help from business partner and the host sales rep. All good!

Onward...

i suggest you switch over to webair or phatservers for your first host package

phatservers does a great job:) See my sig

Datz,

Given that you're just starting out, i'd recommend hostgator for your current needs: http://www.hostgator.com/shared.shtml

I can recommend NakedHosting :thumbsup

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If you like slow and broken connections, try www.adult-website-hosting.com same price better service.

Take Dream Host
$7.95/month for around 2000 GB bandwidth, unlimited domains and subdomains, 1 FREE domain registration included in the price, 200 GB disk storage!
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