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Readers Respond: Nominate the Best Cheap or Free Web Hosting Providers

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We're looking for your opinion. Nominate the best Web hosting providers. If they fit in 2 categories, nominate them in both.

How to Nominate: Best Cheap or Free Web Hosting Providers

Between January 1 and January 24, 2010 nominate your favorite design in this category. For the subject, give the name of the Web page you wish to nominate. Then include the URL and a short description of why this site best represents the category. 50 character minimum. Do not hesitate to nominate pages that have already been nominated by others. Multiple nominations increase the chances that your choice will make it as a finalist.

2am Network for the Win

2am Network are the best, most reliable and friendly service out there. Their generosity goes beyond even at 4am when I need help with my website, a friendly (and real) person is always online to help! 2AM NETWORK FOR THE WIN! http://www.2amnetwork.com/
—Guest Emilis

Doteasy.com

For a bunch of Canadians, they sure offer a great deal! Cheap domains and free web hosting was all they needed to say to me; I have purchased about 12 domains from them since. The hosting service, though, is something to boast about--I have never had an issue and their customer service is great.
—BrandonIM

Hawk Host

Absolutely top-notch customer support; pretty much ZERO downtime; great packages for cheap prices. http://www.hawkhost.com/
—Guest Whitney

Hostgator are the best you will find.

Hostgator (http://www.hostgator.com/) are truely the best host I have ever been with, there support is outstanding, they always have someone really friendly to help. They also have very friendly server admins, so if you want a change they will actually do it for you. Amazing for the price. Full marks!
—Guest Che365

WebServe

I have several sites with WebServe (http://www.webserve.ca). It is really easy to register and setup a website. The process is pretty quick too. Settings are provided to setup up your email as well and this is a bonus if you are not a techie! The control panel makes it easy maintain the site once its up and running, and I can view the number of times that I people have visited my site. I sell items online and this is pretty easy to get going too. All in all good value for money!
—Guest Cody

Total Choice

Total Choice is about $4 per month (less if you choose yearly). I currently have 3 sites with them, the first one for over 2 years. I have been happy with them. I have no problems with my sites going down or limited bandwith.
—sdbosan

2am network rules if you're on a budget

Pros: - Friendly and fast support via email - Active in the community via twitter and soon to be blog (can't wait) - Affordable - Lots of features - Not too strict compared to more commercial hosting out there - Nice layout Cons: I wish the live support had more hours during the night (I work during the day so..) Overall this is the best cheap hosting, so I nominate 2amnetwork.com
—Guest Justin

Yola is the best!!!

Yola is the best free web hosting service - great uptime and no banner or pop-up ads! It's also a free website builder that allows anyone (really!) to make a professional website quickly and easily with its drag-and-drop technology. You can't beat their customer support - really incredibly responsive staff who really take care of their customers. If you haven't, check them out at www.yola.com!!
—Guest CH

Doteasy

I've used them for years and have no complaints. Though it's free, you can have many options for small amounts. They have all the information one could need on their site. http://www.doteasy.com/
—Guest Dorothy

A good cheap hosting company

Lotosus. I have never, never had a problem with this company. I host two sites for only $2.95 a month. Can't beat that! http://www.lotosus.com/
—creigle01

Bluehost

Been with them for a long time now and I had nothing but great service, perfomances and way more than the options I needed http://www.bluehost.com/
—Guest Jacques Robitaille

2AM Network is the Best

www.2amnetwork.com has been the best host I have experienced so far. Always treated me the best out of all the hosts I've been with, they go above and beyond to help and are very friendly. As far as I know they are cheaper then most out there at less than 5 bucks a month. I don't know how they do it to be honest. I even got a free domain and hosting for a year for less then $40, that's a deal. I love these guys =)
—Guest Alex Johnson

BigBytes.net

BigBytes.net has options others don't, a descent speed, excellent up time, and everything you would want or need in a provider. Furthermore, they have fast, accurate customer service, are more than happy to help you get set up, and have terrific extras. A terrific web hosting firm, they deserve the nomination and award!
—rdquarles

HawkHost

These guys are reputable and responsive while providing a quality service at an affordable price point. Highly recommend.
—Guest WebDesignr

Best Cheap of Free Web Hosting

Bravehost.com is an excellent host. I used them for over three years for free. Only drawback is a 5 mb limit on free, but their paid starts at reasonable rates. Customer service always acceptable, but limited on free sites. Overall, great uptime.
—Guest jojijo

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