Good HOST choice for an ABSOLUTE newbie??

[adwade]

In perusing a lot of the msgs here about the various HOSTs available, I'm trying to: 1)Avoid problems with poor HOSTs (i.e. 1&1, SITEGROUND, etc) and, 2)Find a good economical friendly HOST that can aid me in getting Vbulletin setup and running.

I've been a user on Vbulletin software, but know nothing of the ADMIN side...yet. We have a very small YAHOO forum (<20msgs/day) we want to move over to Vbulletin software somewhere to prepare for the future, as well as give us some more freedom & control of the forums.

In perusing the msgs on here, http://www.startlogic.com/ seems to be a fair choice for a HOST, but do YOU think they're a 'wise choice' for an absolute new beginner who knows little of nothing about Installing, & Running Vbulletin? Or do you think there are there other HOSTs better suited for a NEWBIE such as myself? If so, I'd really appreciate knowing who they are in your opinions.

Many Thanxx, for any advice in advance!

Cheers, A.D. Wade

[SKNY]

Hey seem easy enough to use... well for me since I already know a thing or two..

Anyway most webhosts are usually have the same options, as far as how easy it is.. I am not sure, however you should be able to manage, with these guys.

[roosevelt]

I am using www.lypha.com for an year now and so far they have been great. Like the amount of webspace, bandwidth I get, server speed, customer support and also different scripting support are top class. So give them a visit as well.

[adwade]

I am using www.lypha.com (http://www.lypha.com) for an year now and so far they have been great. So give them a visit as well.
Took a look and yes they seem alright as well, but my question was specifically about getting 'Vbulletin' installed, configured, & running.

In looking at lypha, they have PHP scripts for installing phpBB but I saw nothing mentioned about Vbulletin. In searching their knowledge base 'Vbulletin' only turned up 2 hits, so I didn't find much evidence of them helping beginners with Vbulletin offhand.

I guess what I DON'T want to happen is to sign up with a HOST and then on my first Tech Support issue, get a short-answer (i.e. 'you ought to know this') and be left on my own to figure out what's wrong. I'd much prefer to be signed up with someone who's a little more newbie friendly in that regard, and thus my inquiry here fishing for such a HOSTing company based on what you-all have seen/heard.

I just figured some companies are better, or a bit more patient with newbies anyway, in helping us along that are just getting started and those are the companies I'm really looking for.

[Jedito]

I don't think that any host is going to have any problem in install VB for you :)

[adwade]

I don't think that any host is going to have any problem in install VB for you :)

That is GREAT to read.

Many thanxx for all the replies!

[simsim]

I don't think that any host is going to have any problem in install VB for you :)
I'm afriad that is not true. Hosts consider their task is to keep servers fast & reliable for customers & not installing scripts for them. Installing vBulletin is fairly easy, & it's better to get used to these things as you'll deal with similar circustances during your being a forum owner.

For a good & reliable host, I defenitly recommend A Small Orange hosting.

[lupro11]

When you get a Host, do you have to have a big electronic thing beside your computer to keep your website up and running, if so, is there any other way to have a website without having to get the large equipment.

Do you have to have a website to run vBulletin? or can you run it without one?

[wii]

No, the host takes care of alle the hardware for your site. You don´t need a website.

[simsim]

No, the host takes care of alle the hardware for your site. You don´t need a website.
This is a misleading answer. It's true you don't need large equipment to keep the site up & running as the site will not be running from your computer. It will be located in one of the host servers.

That said, you do need a website to run vBulletin. It's not a free-hosted service like invisonfree.

[Ohiosweetheart]

My host is reliable, affordable and WILL install your vB for you. I've been with them for almost 1 year, and am very happy with them.

Hostww (http://www.hostww.net)

[wii]

Well, what I meant is that a website is not necessary, you can just use your host to have a forum and that´s it.

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Installing vBulletin is a fairly easy process. If you run into any problems, you can in most cases get support either here on our forums, or through the Priority Support system. Support is free for users with a valid license.

If you feel unsure about installing vBulletin, then you have the option to purchase a Professional Install service while ordering vBulletin.

[adwade]

If you feel unsure about installing vBulletin, then you have the option to purchase a Professional Install service while ordering vBulletin.
Good to know. I just looked though, and saw the Prof Install mentioned is almost as expensive as the software is. Yikes! So for a 'tiny' forum like us (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rocketriding/), and funding this out of our pockets I afraid that's beyond our (non-existent) budget for now. :(

Anyway, thanxx for all the replies and suggestions to my inquiry. As soon as Vbulletin v3.6 is officially released, I guess we'll be purchasing it and diving into things before long.

Cheers, A.D.

[Quillz]

I like Site5.

[ariellio]

whatever you choose, don't choose godaddy

[adwade]

whatever you choose, don't choose godaddy
Thanxx for the HeadsUp! That is one common thing I've picked up in perusing the forums on here: Find a good host and save yourself some headaches. For now, from all I've read, it looks like our group will probably go with A Small Orange as a HOST.

Many Thanxx to all who replied, to this thread as well as others about general inquiries of the available HOSTs out there to choose from!

[simsim]

Thanxx for the HeadsUp! That is one common thing I've picked up in perusing the forums on here: Find a good host and save yourself some headaches. For now, from all I've read, it looks like our group will probably go with A Small Orange as a HOST.

Many Thanxx to all who replied, to this thread as well as others about general inquiries of the available HOSTs out there to choose from!
Perfect choice indeed.. You won't regret it.

[Floris]

If you're not comfortable with installing vBulletin you can hire someone from vBulletin to do it for you. This service is available during and after purchase for $135.

[rh2004]

What about Linux? Is it a good web host?

Linux is a operating system. It is not a web host, think of it just like Windows

[Quillz]

Linux is generally preferred for running a server. It by itself is not a web host.

[rh2004]

Just look for a shared web host account

[Floris]

Nope, I recommend to find a hosting provider that offers shared hosting accounts on a linux box, that offer apache as web server, php for the programming language and mysql as the database. This is what vbulletin requires.

[MRGTB]

Do i need to run my own server before getting a web page host?

No, Just look for a host on the Internet that you pay to upload vBulletin too. All you need to start with is a shared host account. That will cost around £40-65 year. Depending on how much space and bandwith you want to start off with. I pay £67 year for my host top share "Platinum" account. Which is nether here or there as a one of payment for a years shared hosting paid up front.

just to give you a rouge guideline

[adwade]

I just wanted to report back that we ended up going with A Small Orange (http://www.asmallorange.com/) for a HOST. Their 'Tiny' plan allows us to start at a great rate (just $2/mo) and allows us to grow whenever we need to one of these days.

Things I particularily liked about them were: 1)All the positive comments I read from actual users on several forums, 2)The vBulletin 3.5.x Optimization Guide in the 'Getting Started' forum, 3)The fact they didn't limit our emails/hour as some HOSTs do, and finally 4)Their own ASO Forums with lots of Q&A's.

Anyway, I did manage to get vBulletin installed there alright and so far things are working well for us.
Cheers, AD