Please note: The information provided in the 58+ pages on this website was written in 2008 and contains old and out-dated information. I will be releasing new updated information soon that will show you how to get around the problems facing most of the web directories online today. So please sign up to the newsletter to get the soon-to-be released update!At the time I started building directories I had a dedicated server from theplanet.com and I still do. I recommend dedicated servers because you have complete control over them and you don’t share resources with hundreds of other websites. Dedicated servers are more expensive though and require a little bit of set up and maintenance but it’s not as complicated as you might think.
I run a dual xeon 3.2Ghz server with 3gb of ram and 2 hard drives, one for backup. That is more robust then what you’ll need so you can go with a smaller dedicated server if you like or you can buy shared hosting which is what most people use. There are many great web hosts out there and hosting seems to be getting cheaper by the day.
If you don’t already have a host then you’ll have to check with our current provider or ask your potential web host if they meet the requirements of the directory script you’ll be using. To save you some time I’ve listed some web hosting companies below that will work with the majority of directory scripts out there.
Most directory scripts require the use of php/mysql/mod-rewrite and I suggest using a host that offers Cpanel as the control panel. Most web hosting companies will work though. You just have to make sure they offer linux hosting with MySQL. I’ve always used Cpanel hosting because Cpanel allows you to easily create MySQL databases, email, subdirectories etc. It’s always what I recommend because it’s easy to use.
These web hosting companies offer PHP/MySQL/Mod-rewrite. They are listed in no particular order. (My recommendations are highlighted.)
- Hostgator – (http://www.hostgator.com) < My top recommendation.
- Site5 – (http://www.site5.com)
- Bluehost – (http://www.bluehost.com/)
- Hostnine – (http://www.hostnine.com)
- Hostrocket – (http://www.hostrocket.com)
- ANhosting – (http://www.anhosting.com)
- Resellerzoom – (http://www.resellerzoom.com/reseller-hosting.shtml)
- JaguarPC – (http://www.jaguarpc.com/shared-hosting/)
- Midphase – (http://www.midphase.com)
Many of these companies offer multiple domain hosting so you can host more than one website on the same account. So for literally less the $10 a month you can host a large number of directories.
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