Host For a Proxy Site?

[Nathan]

I think I am going to be starting a proxy site rather soon, just wondering is there a CHEAP host out there. Proxy sites don't use a ton of bandwidth or anything, so I don't need some behemoth package. I am thinking about going with dollargrade.com 's "A Plan" which is $1/mo, anyone know of anything cheaper/ more targeted at proxy sites by chance?

Thanks,
- Matt

 

[tm]

I doubt dollargrade will host proxies on that. If you want to host proxies, I'd recommend a cheap VPS for starters and then gradually build yourself up until you can get a dedi.

Of course if you can find a shared host that're willing to host proxies, that'd be great . Make sure you ask first though.

 

[oKiAo]

Dollargrade isn't loading for me.

It is better to not host proxy site on a shared hosting. You will get suspended sooner or later if it is a on shared hosting as nearly all the shared hosting doesn't allow proxy on the server as it slows down other members' sites. You might get lucky without getting caught, but you will get suspended when found out. It won't be good if you get your proxy site popular or having a constant traffic, then after a while your site gets suspended, you will lost your visitors.

Proxy site's bandwidth can add up once it gets stabled. Then again, it depends on which type of proxy you going to use (CGI or PHP). If I was you, I'd want to start off with cheapest package. Which you can find some packages offered by members from here or DP. Even though I had some bad times with those small packages as some people overload their server with proxy (That is why I got my own VPS plan for my proxies)

If you aren't afraid of losing money, you can get yourself some cheap VPS plan to start off from WebHostingTalk offer section (Don't request for hosting there as your thread will be removed by Mod). Normally a proxy can make back your hosting money within a few days even without a big promotion at all.

I'd suggest you get around at least around 5GB bandwidth to start off. I have a proxy that uses about 1GB in a week. The only promotion I ever done was submitted to Proxy.org and that is all. The visitors are constant and the money made already paid off the hosting fee in less than a week.

I don't host other people's proxy sites, but if you like, I can offer you 100MB space, 15 GB bandwidth for your proxy site for $3. Not cheaper than the Dollargrade, but specially used for proxies. Only about 7 proxies there. You don't see me selling the packages around since I only want to have my own proxies in my VPS so all of them can have good performance. Right now it has my proxies, a NP'er's and my friends

Anyways, good luck on your proxies! =) If you seeking for hosting, don't forget to look around WebHostingTalk for VPS hostings, or DP/NP for packages. Though you probably won't find cheaper $1/month package, but you will surely find ones that allow proxies. Good luck! ^ ^

 

[hadrick]

You budget is too low for a proxy hosting. Proxies take lots of resources. Even if a VPN Service provider allocate you, still the pricing will be ranged from 10 to 25$ per month. But cant expect a host will give you proxy hosting at 1$

Regards

 

[moonlight77]

I also think that you have to rise your budget. Otherwise you'll have a very poor service.

 

[napolis]

well my thought is exactly like moonlight rise your budget

 

[CrazyTech]

The simple answer is, you're not going to find someone to host your proxy website in the cheap range. They might accept you initially, but once the proxy begins to get active, you'll be taken down quickly. It's not the space and bandwidth that really causes the problem, it's the resources that these proxy sites pull.

 

[Davey Crockett]

Yea for proxies you want to start it off right with a VPS, better get a dedicated. You get what you pay for. for $1 lol you won't get much

 

[hadrick]

You may also look into here:
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=291489

The offer is cool and works good for me. Definitely i recommend you to use this if you ask me for proxy hosting.

 

[jerometan]

I host proxies on shared hosting, and know the resources involved.

We offer 1GB and 300GB Bandwidth for 6USD monthly, and thats already very low.
There might be lower priced hosts, but $1 is impossible.