I am researching starting a forum -- but being gone from the net on the production side for many years I am confused about the hosts out there and the really strange reviews I see on almost every one of them.
So, here's my question:
Which web host is better for MyBB -- and why?
I do not have a domain yet, I need one.
I will need help with the forum installation -- I am sure of that
I appreciate any advice and heads up before I lock myself into a web host for at least a year.
(2022-10-12, 07:01 PM)moirraine Wrote: [ -> ]I am researching starting a forum -- but being gone from the net on the production side for many years I am confused about the hosts out there and the really strange reviews I see on almost every one of them.
So, here's my question:
Which web host is better for MyBB -- and why?
I do not have a domain yet, I need one.
I will need help with the forum installation -- I am sure of that
I appreciate any advice and heads up before I lock myself into a web host for at least a year.
if you want free hosting my best recommendation is phpzilla.net
If you are serious about working, free hosting is not good at all, but It depends on your budget , you can start with shared host then you can transfer to VPS or Dedicated.
some good hosting service :
- Go Daddy
- Mocha Host
- Host Gator
- Host Papa
- Green Geeks
- Fat Cow
As a general rule, I personally I wouldn't go with any company that:
a) has an animal in the name
b) is primarily a domain registrar
The only shared host I have personal experience with is Dreamhost, which still seem to have good reviews after a quick Google.
this list is only for start , you can start with any normal host, Then, according to the progress and needs of the website, choose a suitable server for your needs.
Because, for example, get the best server now with very strong hardware resources and, for example, use only 1% of the resources for a year, well, this is not logically and financially correct.
(2022-10-12, 07:01 PM)moirraine Wrote: [ -> ]I am researching starting a forum -- but being gone from the net on the production side for many years I am confused about the hosts out there and the really strange reviews I see on almost every one of them.
So, here's my question:
Which web host is better for MyBB -- and why?
I doubt any are better than others for a MyBB forum a basic shared host would be fine, I've had a MyBB forum with MDDHosting for 11 years and would highly recommend them.
(2022-10-12, 07:01 PM)moirraine Wrote: [ -> ]I do not have a domain yet, I need one.
Again it's a bit like hosting, you will read good and bad about all but I've always used Namecheap.
(2022-10-12, 07:01 PM)moirraine Wrote: [ -> ]I will need help with the forum installation -- I am sure of that
Some will disagree but I have never had a problem installing a MyBB forum in cPanel with Softaculous.
(2022-10-12, 07:01 PM)moirraine Wrote: [ -> ]I appreciate any advice and heads up before I lock myself into a web host for at least a year.
Try MDDHosting they give you 30 days Money Back Guarantee, install a MyBB forum and play with it for 4 weeks you will soon find out if it's what you want or not.