1. Bluehost Review: 
$6.95Overview:BlueHost has been in business since 1996. They currently host over 140,000 websites. We found that BlueHost offers the absolute best value for web hosting available today. They have the best combination of features, reliability, speed, and price, as well as the ability to consistently maintain the best customer service in the industry. They also allow you to host 6 domains with 1 account! You can also get more if neccessary. They offer 2500 email accounts, extremely generous storage and bandwidth allowance, free setup, free domain for life, tons of free scripts and bonuses, they accept Paypal, and offer a 30-day money back guarantee.
Customer Support:Bluehost appears to be one of the few companies who advertise their strong focus and commitment to customer service while actually adhering to it. Bluehost customers receive 24/7 phone support as well as chat and email support. They appear to be well staffed and well trained. All of our support requests (whether via phone, chat, or email) have been promply replied to from a knowledgeable technician without any problems. We put Bluehost to the test by bombarding them over and over with basic to complex technical questions from "how many domains do you support" to "How do I setup 301 redirection in my .htaccess file". They were constantly quick to respond and helpful. They also offer live chat, an online trouble ticket system, and knowledgebase.
Account Management/Control Panel:Bluehost uses cPanel, perhaps the most popular web hosting control panel around today. cPanel provides access to support, e-mail & FTP account management, usage statistic information, database creation and management, server configuration settings, amongst others. You can see a screenshot below.
Data Center:BlueHosts's data center consists of High Performance Xeon Servers, OC-48 backbone connection, UPS power back-up, diesel back-up generator, 24/7 network monitoring, and mirrored storage backups. Bluehost also guarantees 99.9% network and server uptime.
Bonus Tools / Free Extras:Bluehost offers tons of additional useful web applications such as 50 free MySQL databases, spam protection, web templates, Agora Shopping Cart, OS Commerce, Fantastico script library, Form mail, Guestbook, Bulletin Board, PHP Nuke, Chat, Blogger, Promotion Tools, Image Galleries, Poll/Surveys, Web Auctions, and search engine submitter amongst others.
[Summary:Bluehost is pioneering the new revolution in web hosting by allowing you to host multiple domains and subdomains within 1 account. Whether you are looking to host a personal hobby site or multiple, high-traffic, large eCommerce based storefront sites, Bluehost is currently the best value available.
# Host 6 domains with 1 account
# Paypal accepted
# 50 MySQL databases allowed
# Generous storage allowance
# Generous transfer allowance
# 2500 email accounts
# Free phone support
# Fast, reliable support
# Fast, reliable servers/network
# Easy account management
# No setup fees
# Daily server backups
# None found so far
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2. StartLogic: $4.95/monthOverview:StartLogic is an excellent web hosting provider. In addition to their popular shared hosting plan, they offer a Windows (ASP, .NET, Microsoft Access support) hosting plan. They also offer a virtual hosting plan (which costs a bit extra) which allows you to host unlimited domains and unlimited subdomains.
Customer Support:StartLogic offers 24/7 toll free phone support, live chat, email, trouble ticket system, as well as an online knowledgebase. They appear to be very well staffed and well trained. StartLogic has been diligent in answering all of our questions in both telephone and email.
Account Management/Control Panel:StartLogic uses vDeck, narly identical to the control panel used by iPowerWeb. vDeck is a user friendly, clean interface allowing you to manage virtually everything for your hosting account including file management, FTP accounts, databases, email accounts, bandwidth statitstics, server configuration settings and more. You can see a screenshot below. vDeck builds upon traditional control panel software adding the essential eBusiness capabilities such as a website builder, marketing solutions, interactive scripts, e-Commerce, and web mail.
Data Center:Llocated in Phoenix, Ariz., the StartLogic data center provides redundant optical fiber connections through Cox, Qwest, and ELI, in addition to multiple Internet back-bone providers, including UUNET, Broadwing, and Global Crossing. Their data center is custom designed with raised floors, HVAC temperature control systems, redundant power, UPS back-up and power conditioning systems and generators. They provide 24/7 physical security, including state-of-the-art smoke detection and fire suppression systems, motion sensors, biometric access controls, as well as video surveillance and security breach alarms. In addition, Arizona is home to the world's largest power plant, ensuring a sufficient power supply. They have a 99.9% uptime guarantee.
Bonus Tools / Free Extras:Web templates, Agora Shopping Cart, OS Commerce, PayPal Shopping Cart, Form mail, Guestbook, Bulletin Board, PHP Nuke, Chat, Blogger, Promotion Tools, $50 advertising credit, and search engine submitter amongst others.
Summary:StartLogic is an excellent web hosting solution offering tremendous value for anyone who needs a web hosting service. They can support nearly any website that you can give them and they will supply you some of the best customer support that you will find.
# 24/7 phone support
# Unlimited email accounts
# Daily server backups
# Only allow 1 domain name
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