I personally know about three different people (friends) who offer web hosting services, but I’m not sure about giving them my money because… I hate to say it… they have no reputation, so I’m a little wary. I think I’d rather go with a reputable hosting company. Where can I find affordable web hosting companies that aren’t "fly by night" companies? Thanks in advance.

Does paying for a web hosting especially for a planned website include domain registration? In other words, do we have to pay for each especially in a cheap web hosting services?

I’d love to know how the founders of those popular sites hosted their websites when they first began as start ups? Have they used online web hosting companies to host their sites? If yes any idea which are those? Thanks for your answer.

I am starting up a website for a guild in a MMO. I am trying to find a good hosting service. In my imaginary reality it would be free, but I know that may not be a possibility especially as I can’t stand ads. I won’t be needing to do much. Just a small forum, a calendar, and information about our more active members and officers. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I am a website developer/programmer that is looking to start my own website design business. However, I am not looking to host websites, just design, implement, and maintain the websites. I currently have a website live on godaddy, but even though I haven’t had any issues, I have heard some horror stories about godaddy. So, any other web developers out there that don’t host the websites they design that can offer me advice on which web hosting service(s) to use? Thanks

I am also open to any other genuine advice from other web developers out there on starting my business.

looking for a reliable forum hosting service, the last one I went with cut and ran within 5 months of operation and I lost a lot of valuable information.

Any suggestions?

I have a mobile me but because of the icloud transition I would like to transfer soon. Does anyone know a good website hosting service that works well with mobile me?

From your experience which is the best hosting service, that is secure, has many years of experience, perfect 24 h online service etc List other benefits/features also.