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Originally Posted by Jenn1989
1) How easy is the software to set up a site with SBI program?
2) How is their uptime/downtime?
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Sorry I have never used site build it, but seems quite expensive, it can be done cheaper!
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3) Is it really unlimited bandwidth (I've been reading the stories about sites getting shut down when they hadn't even reached their maximum bandwidth yet), because eventually the first site I want to develop could get quite large and have a very active forum (I hope )
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I have had a Hosting Company 1,5 years ago and believe me, unlimited bandwith is rubbish and not true! Some hosts that do offer this soon notice that this isn't profitable enough on some sites and shot them off... so my advice stay away from hosts/sites that say they can offer unlimited bandwidth. There is always a limit!
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4) Should I just keep trying with Dreamweaver and pick a less expensive host until I start making $ off my site? The site is on a very popular and competitive topic, but I would be developing it on an angle that won't have much competition in terms of what's offered from the site, so I really don't know how long it would be before I could start making $ from it.
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I'd say, get a host for like $1 a month, a domain name for $7 a year and in total it only costs you around $20 a year, which isn't alot! If you do not earn $20 a year, it's not your business and you make a loss. But believe me, even my sites that are not active earn more then $20 a year, so it's a profit. And if you think you can make it big, try to get a cheap hosting account at a webhost with good reputation, and possibility to upgrade your account ( once it gets active )
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Originally Posted by Jenn1989
5) If it turns out SBI isn't for me yet, what are your thoughts on Bluehost and Hostican as far as reliability, customer service, past experiences you've had, anything you think might help me choose.
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To be honest, never heard of Hostican. There are loads of great hosts, if you want I can help you find a good one, cause I'm going to look for myself again aswell.