Looking for a decent host for small business online store.

.:SAmSuNG:. · 5 Oct 2011 at 22:16

Hi im looking to set up my own website to sell from. It wont be getting masses of visitors for awhile so no need for a expensive package.

Ease of set up would be a big plus as im not exactly experienced in websites.

Who would be my best bet to go with? Vidahost?

MikeHiow · 5 Oct 2011 at 22:33

I've never heard anything but Tsohost in huge volumes every time this question is asked, whether it is here or elsewhere.

I'm sure around 10 people will follow behind me recommending them, too

asim18 · 7 Oct 2011 at 16:02

Vidahost or TSOhost.

MissileMoose · 7 Oct 2011 at 16:09

asim18 said:
Vidahost or TSOhost.

Can they get the mac10 in under 3 minutes though?

gord · 7 Oct 2011 at 16:18

.:SAmSuNG:. said:
Hi im looking to set up my own website to sell from. It wont be getting masses of visitors for awhile so no need for a expensive package.

Ease of set up would be a big plus as im not exactly experienced in websites.

Who would be my best bet to go with? Vidahost?

Are you sure hosting your own system is what you want to do at this stage? If you've got something to sell a hosted solution may be better? I'm thinking Interspire's Big Commerce et al. http://www.bigcommerce.com/

blade007 · 7 Oct 2011 at 23:53

Vidahost are the best! Of that I'm sure.

You could get a small account and install the free version of CS-Cart. It will allow you to expand if you need .

bubblebobble · 8 Oct 2011 at 12:10

I would look for a host that has a software library that can be installed directly from within their own server.

Many hosts have such systems, the advantage of this is that all required libraries etc are installed automatically.

You can install for example install Os-Commerce, Joomla, Zen cart etc with a few clicks of a button from a control panel, all your databases are setup so no messing around either.
Also they can be removed the same way if your not happy with them.

ng93 · 8 Oct 2011 at 12:33

Another vote for Vidahost, i've used both them and TSOhost and prefer Vidahost.

JimAroo · 8 Oct 2011 at 12:35

Vidahost.

Though it won't make a difference which one you pick, they are both excellent.

Deleted member 77746 · 8 Oct 2011 at 13:33

MikeHiow said:
I've never heard anything but Tsohost in huge volumes every time this question is asked, whether it is here or elsewhere.

I'm sure around 10 people will follow behind me recommending them, too

+1

suarve · 8 Oct 2011 at 13:48

bubblebobble said:
I would look for a host that has a software library that can be installed directly from within their own server.

Many hosts have such systems, the advantage of this is that all required libraries etc are installed automatically.

You can install for example install Os-Commerce, Joomla, Zen cart etc with a few clicks of a button from a control panel, all your databases are setup so no messing around either.
Also they can be removed the same way if your not happy with them.

Why would anyone install oscommerce by choice?

.:SAmSuNG:. · 8 Oct 2011 at 14:56

Thanks for all the replies. Went with tsohost and installed prestashop on the site. Although its supposed to be easy its taking some time trying to get any different themes working.

suarve · 8 Oct 2011 at 16:46

.:SAmSuNG:. said:
Thanks for all the replies. Went with tsohost and installed prestashop on the site. Although its supposed to be easy its taking some time trying to get any different themes working.

Have a look at opencart too. That's pretty good out of the box.

.:SAmSuNG:. · 8 Oct 2011 at 21:27

Will do thanks. May need a hand making sure it's all as it should be from someone with more experience. Will cover any time obviously.