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markmejia
I've tried searching the forums, but idk why nothing too good came up. But yeah, I just got my domain, and now I'm looking for a decent free host that:

- Supports PHP (PHP5, preferrably)
- Allows subdomains
- Has at least 700MB of web space
- Offers an FTP account
- Is fast enough, of course, especially in uploading
- Allows .htaccess files
- Doesn't have a file size limit (or at least one that's prolly like over 20MB)
- Preferrably offers a MySQL database or two

Or if anyone's willing to host me with these standards, please lemme know. :D Thx.

My site at themarkster.net is currently set up at 000webhost.. but I'm trying to move out asap cause I just read a shitload of reviews saying it's a scam or something. But I wanna move out anyway cause the FTP/upload speed sucks.
Mikeplyts
Well you could try sites like HostGator.com or HostMonster.com. And just in case, I personally used FatCow.com. thumbsup.gif You could also try googling like "top 10 webhosts" or something. :P
markmejia
QUOTE(Mikeplyts @ May 17 2009, 04:59 AM) *
Well you could try sites like HostGator.com or HostMonster.com. And just in case, I personally used FatCow.com. thumbsup.gif You could also try googling like "top 10 webhosts" or something. :P

Mm, I think you missed the "free" part, haha. Thanks though; I know there's not really a such thing as a good free host, which is why I just said "decent." XD
Mikeplyts
d'oh! Sorry, imo. Uhh....well I guess you could also try BraveHost.com but the only fault to that is that it doesn't have FTP, I believe. Also, I'm not sure if it also supports PHP either. You could always try Joseph's free hosting at WeFuze.com. I also recall some other hosts like So-Pink.org are good and a member here, Erin (theerinkal), gives free hosting on here site as well - Sugar-Blossom.info. Oh, and Kevin (synatribe) also has his site, TigerSpace.com, but I'm not sure if it's really "fully set up" right now. thumbsup.gif
Maccabee
O boy mike... wanna re read? haha.

He needs a host for the domain he already has.

I dont know of any good ones. Im gonna go look around though and ill be back with my verdict.

I could let you use my website...cause i can add unlimited domains to one account witch has unlimited storage and bandwidth but im not sure i would wanna do that with a stranger....
broken-doll
I've used so-pink.org for awhile. They offer free domain hosting. It's actually good and they offer almost all of what you're asking for.
theerinkal
I currently use Bubble.nu for my foreverangel.info domain.

& I host domains, for free or paid on my Sweetandsugary.info domain.
HeartOfPandora
I can set you up with everything you're looking for - including full cPanel - no charge. More info here, or PM me or something.
splendid
i think im going to use so-pink to start..
thanks guys!
elletricity
I'm hosted with CBD Hosting. The owner offers great hosting options, all of which you mentioned above. She's also really friendly and answered all of my questions almost right away.

I could host your site, but I'd be doing it through my host's resources, so it'd be about the same thing d:
medic
Shoot me a PM and we can discuss what you need more in depth. I can host your website, you can use your domain and you will have full cPanel access.
tylerjoseph
Dont use webs.com
theerinkal
QUOTE(tylerjoseph @ Jul 20 2009, 05:38 PM) *
Dont use webs.com


I agree! DO NOT USE WEBS! IT SUCKS EGGS!
AutumnSunsets
webs.com has now php offers xDD big whoop it still sucks on the good hosting charts.

if your a boy: don't go with so-pink.org xD pleasee its creepy
try the offers you'r getting dude!

heartofpandora
medic
createblog

or try awardspace, i heard them there have sum nice sh!tz! -NOT
RealArtDesigns
lol webs.com i remenber that when i was a newbie LOL
Mike
Alright, stop spamming. I think he gets that Webs sucks.
theerinkal
QUOTE(Mike @ Jul 21 2009, 11:34 AM) *
Alright, stop spamming. I think he gets that Webs sucks.


We're not spamming. We're voicing our opinion. It may not be at the right place but we're still voicing our opinion.
itanium
My old host was hyperphp.com, but I've started hosting myself.

Also, afraid.org isn't too bad.
999Murderdoll666
Sqweebs is the host for my Deathstars fansite and my myspace resource site,its the best free host.no doubt.

medic
QUOTE(999Murderdoll666 @ Jul 24 2009, 11:46 AM) *
Sqweebs is the host for my Deathstars fansite and my myspace resource site,its the best free host.no doubt.


That is insane.... INSANE!!!! I don't see how they can afford to do it, unless they oversell, or in this case overgive away diskspace. They are using a not so cheap dedicated server provider as well. They also don't have to good of uptime, but for a free host you can't really complain.
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