Looking for new hosting company [closed]

Question

I am currently looking for a new hosting company for my business. We are a design and development company and have been recommending WestHost to our clients for the last several years. However due to some changes they have implemented in the last year, we have decided to start referring people elsewhere.

Most of our clients need affordable Linux hosting with the basics. SSH is also a definite must and 24/7 support (preferably phone, as well as email/ticket system) that won't cost extra. An easy to use and understand control panel would be nice as well.

I have heard good things about HostGator, and am wondering if anyone has experience with them. The prices seem right and they have everything we need. We are also thinking of purchasing a dedicated server with them for a specific project that's going to require one.

I don't know if I am asking this in the right place, if this is not welcome here please let me know.

Answer 1

try asking for opinions at http://www.webhostingtalk.com - this is very lively community dedicated specially for that subject.

Answer 2

I use BlueHost, and they have a lot of great features, only thing is there is only one login, so if you have multiple people trying to access the administrative tools, there can only be one login.

Answer 3

Gandi.net is what I use. They offer virtual servers with SSH and very responsive email support. They're more expensive than DreamHost, another virtual server provider I've heard good things about.

Answer 4

I've used both Media Temple and Dreamhost with no complaints. I switched to dreamhost to save some money but media temple is a great host and I highly recommend them. They have great support and a really clean and easy to use control panel.

Answer 5

I have a Dreamhost account that I use for all the basic websites I build for clients, and I have been very satisfied over the past few years with how quick and painless it is to bring a new site up through their control panel. Their support has been very responsive the few times I had to request it. I can only speak for their shared hosting plan though.