Windows Hosting
Overview
Windows Based Web
Hosting meets the needs of those
who benefit from the familiarity of a powerful
Microsoft Windows
environment. These hosts are likely to
take advantage of cutting edge technology in
terms of both server hardware and software. Windows Hosting
also places the capabilities of proprietary
technologies like
Access Databases, Active
Server Pages, and Microsoft's .Net platforms
at your fingertips.
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01. Lunarpages
(http://www.lunarpages.com) 02. 1&1 (http://www.1and1.com) 03. UplinkEarth (http://www.uplinkearth.com) 04. SiteTurn (http://www.siteturn.com) 05. Media3 (http://www.media3.net) 06. StartLogic (http://www.startlogic.com) |
07. Aplus.Net
(http://www.aplus.net) 08. Web.com (http://www.web.com) 09. IPowerWeb (http://www.ipowerweb.com) 10. Bizhostnet.com (http://www.bizhostnet.com) 11. Easy ASPHosting (http://www.easyasphosting.com) 12. WinSave (http://www.winsave.com) |
Windows Web Hosting Company Reviews
01. Lunarpages
Offers a cheap windows hosting plan at $9/month for users with basic web hosting needs. The plan
includes 5,000 megabytes of storage and 400 gigabytes of monthly bandwidth. For more advanced customers,
dedicated server packages for Windows are also available.
02. 1&1 Internet
Provides several affordable Windows web hosting options from the "Beginner" to "Developer" levels;
prices range from $4 to $20/month. While the basic package delivers 10 GB disk space and 300 GB
bandwidth (ample for most sites) the developer plan has 300 gigs of storage and 3,000 gigabytes
of monthly data transfer.
03. UplinkEarth
Two different Windows plans are available at $8 and $13/month. While this host has lower
levels of storage space and monthly bandwidth than some (much of this is over-hyped anyway)
you can choose a monthly, quarterly or annual billing cycle without additional set-up fees.
This definitely scores from a credibility standpoint.
04. SiteTurn Networks
This host organizes its products and services into four categories: Full Featured, E-commerce,
VPS and Dedicated. Windows hosting plans can be found in three of the four categories (not VPS)
starting at $8/month for the basic package (with 2 year contract).
05. Media3 Networks
Windows hosting plans can be found across all web hosting categories including the business,
e-commerce, dedicated server and enterprise solutions. This Windows hosting chart makes it
easy to compare the different plans.
06. StartLogic
Windows hosting starts with the "WindowsLogic" package which includes 100 GB storage and 1,000
gigabytes of monthly bandwidth for $9/month when committing to a two year term. Quarterly and
monthly billing cycles are available with set-up fees . . . does anyone actually signup for
these plans?
07. Aplus.Net
Four Windows web hosting plans are on the menu and presented in a nice Windows comparison chart.
Prices start at $6/month with an annual contract and include 500 MB storage and 40 GB of monthly
transfer - plenty for most websites.
08. Web.com
Only have two basic Windows hosting packages that are a bit pricier than most. Storage space
is also lower but there are some nice features included like a dedicated IP address and website
analytics from WebTrends.
09. iPowerWeb
If you can bear the color palette used in the Windows hosting chart, you'll find a nice mixture
of features and price for the one basic Windows package. Windows 2003 is also offered for each
of three dedicated server plans.
10. Bizhostnet
This host specializes in low cost Windows packages. In fact, with a two year contract, the monthly
price is $3.16/month. If you don't mind paying another 79 cents, the contract commitment drops to
only 2 months.
11. Easy ASPHosting
Another Windows-only web hosting company with three shared hosting plans that range from $5 to
$15/month with a two year contract. Add $1/month to the cost for a one year contract and $2/month
for a 6 month term (i.e. pay more per month with less prepaid).
12. WinSave
This is one of Affinity's web hosting brands that focuses on Windows (also own Gate.com, ValueWeb).
One plan is offered with 1,000 megabytes of disk space and 100 GB bandwidth per month for $9 with
an annual contract. Hostway just purchased Affinity so some of these brands may get consolidated.