Suggestions for website with user uploading

[X_GuardiaN_X]

I plan on having a website that includes the users uploading images rather frequently, ranging up to 750 kb in size. What host would you guys recommend me? I have tried with cheaper hosts like ixwebhosting and serversanddomains, but find they aren't reliable. i've also seen a bunch of "unlimited" hosts, but of course there are always limits. i'd be willing to spend a little more, since if i plan on having a large user base i need minimum down town and crashes.

 

[~ServerPoint~]

Stay away form the unlimited web hosts. (space and bandwith). I believe you should get started with shared account and then you will be able to switch to the reseller account once you need it

 

[iHubNet-Matt]

In this case, as your users are uploading files space and band widths requirements are important. If you can provide the requirements that will be better to get more specific suggestions.

 

[X_GuardiaN_X]

Yeah I figured it is a good idea to stay clear of unmetered hosts. My users will be uploading either their logos or templates on the website. Logos are 250KB max, template 750KB. Other than that I'll just be using space for the database records.

 

[SiberForum]

I supose good VPs account will be enough for you. Once you need more you will upgrade. In any case unlimited web hosting is not way to go

 

[iHubNet-Matt]

Yeah I figured it is a good idea to stay clear of unmetered hosts. My users will be uploading either their logos or templates on the website. Logos are 250KB max, template 750KB. Other than that I'll just be using space for the database records.

As you are just starting a new site, it seems for the time being shared hosting will do it for you.
Only thing you should make sure is that the option to upgrade to a VPS if your requirements exceeds a shared hosting environment.

 

[rumsfo]

For the new web site I assume shared web hosting service will be fine.
Do not go for the unlimited. That is not honest offers

 

[ldcdc]

Do not go for the unlimited. That is not honest offers

One might say they cannot be much more dishonest than offering shared hosting with the specifications of a dedicated server for a tenth of the price.

Really, much of the budget hosting market it essentially selling unlimited hosting.

 

[X_GuardiaN_X]

So speaking of unlimited hosts, i`m interested to know about people`s experiences with hostgator.