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General Category => Technology and Programming => Topic started by: Carrion Crow on July 01, 2008, 10:14:41 pm

Title: Web host help!
Post by: Carrion Crow on July 01, 2008, 10:14:41 pm

Hey techies, I need a little guidance.

I want to start a new personal website where I can just post random shit that I am interested in. I share a server with my dad but that's a bit of a responsibility because I am always scared of one of my members posting something unacceptable to him or accidentally putting in a line of php or mysql that fucks up his database.

I am a student lame-o so I can't really afford much. I can probably pay for the domain for the year etc - can someone experienced advise what would be best? (Or even give me space and databases??)

I just want a site with php and mysql that I can edit via ftp and phpmyadmin that can be accessed at http://www.crumply.net (Once I have bought the domain).

What I want to know really is:
- Who is good to buy my domain off? i.e. cost/service
- Is there a cheap way to get the php/database things I require and if so link me
- Can one of you guys help me set up my site?

Would really appreciate your help, danke shon.

Title: Web host help!
Post by: Alec on July 01, 2008, 10:44:10 pm

How much per month are you able to pay? 1and1s domains are 7 dollars a year or one free with a hosting plan (mine costs roughly 60 dollars a year). You can probably go through quotaless or another free site for hosting as well though if that's too much, or maybe ask leafo to hook you up.

Title: Web host help!
Post by: Lord Kamina on July 02, 2008, 05:01:22 am

www.surpasshosting.com offer things for $5/$6 a month...

Title: Web host help!
Post by: Carrion Crow on July 02, 2008, 11:29:40 am

Wow that is cheap. So all I gotta do is justify spending £8 on the domain *saves*