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Sal329 · Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 9

I see there are so many companies to use for hosting. What should I be looking at when opening an ecommerce store? I will be selling approx 125-150 products.
thanks everyone

mojavelyn · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:56 pm Post subject:

Hi Sal, welcome to PSU. Bandwidth, space, available databases are good places to start.

Sal329 · Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 9

Thank you. How much of each would you think would be sufficient?

psunite · Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 6213 Location: Columbus OH

Sal329
Here is a link to the ecommerc hosting provided at PSU
http://www.powersellersunite.com/hostingsignup.php click on the "30 GB file transfer" link will tell you about how much bandwith you will need.

As for space most ecommerce software is under 10 megs. Most of your space will be used by images and email. So unless you are selling digital videos and music a few hundred megs will be sufficient for space.

All you need is one database for your store.

Most hosts will have theses requirements. Other things you need to look for is price, customer service, and the ecommerce software you will be using.

Sal329 · Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 9

Thank you for the help. I am still searching. Any recomandations?

Sal329 · Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 9

PSU looks like a deal. maybe I should open my store and use them for my hosting.

psunite · Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 6213 Location: Columbus OH

Well I am biased so I will of course suggest the PSU Stores
http://www.powersellersunite.com/psustore_about.php

But it really depends on if you want to just find a webhost where you can install your own free open source shopping cart. Like Zencart, oscommerce, etc..

Or a host that already provides you with a cart like monstercommerce.com, bizhosting.com etc..

We actually do both.

There really are TONS of options out there.

Sal329 · Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 9

I really want something that will not break the bank. I am just starting out selling some gifts and novelties. I am also learning how to design sites with help from a friend and going for classes in January.

mojavelyn · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 5:12 pm Post subject:

I like tsunami-hosting.com... They have different package levels starting at $10 per mo/$100 yr. up to ...!!!! They are a very popular hosting site.

EleganzaJewels · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 519

Best of luck, Sal! Onliest thing I will say is stay completely away from Network Solutions. Big money drain, very little customer service, and not alot of perks for the $$.

I've been digging around looking for the perfect host for some time. Thought I had it with the place I have one site on right now, but down time issues have appeared, among other things.

Just bought a PSU store, haven't done much work on the site itself yet, but have done tons of exploring of the interface and demos. It sure looks like the biggest bang for the buck that I've seen in quite a while, and the customer service is great. Two thumbs up, I say! :)

Linda

Sal329 · Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 9

I tried Ibuilt.net and built my first website it was very easy and looked great. It is $40 a month. My free trial is up and not sure if I should use them. I mean I liked what I did with the site, it was easy to use, I just wanna do all my homework before I jumo into something.
I just ordered fron page 2003 to practice building sites with