Dreamhost

DreamHost definitely qualifies for a spot among the top web hosting companies. One of the bright features of this hosting company is its no-tier pricing structure. Users can purchase shared hosting for $10.95 per month or $9.95 per month when paid for annually. Some will point out that other hosting companies offer a cheaper plan, but those plans usually are very limited and culminate in dissatisfaction when users discover they don't meet certain requirements. The DreamHost plan includes unlimited storage, unlimited domains, unlimited email accounts, and no monthly restrictions on data transfers. In short, everything is included that an individual could want. The company will even give you a .com, .net, .org, or .info domain name for free when you sign up for an account. Additional domains are available for purchase at standard rates. Those who need more might want to check out the VPS plans offered by DreamHost. These start at $15 per month and are Linux-based. The downside is that the lowest plan only provides 1 GB of RAM and a 30 GB drive. That may not be enough for businesses who have large sites and a high volume of monthly visits. One of the negatives of using DreamHost is that the company does not offer Windows-based shared hosting at the present time. They only offer Linux. Some businesses need a Windows-based framework to run specific programs. It is possible that the company will add Windows-based shared hosting at some point in the future. Dedicated web hosting is offered by the company at a considerable cost, but again there is no Windows-based option. When one considers the big picture, DreamHost is competitive with the biggest names in the industry. However, issues like no telephone support and no reseller plans may discourage some individuals from buying the company's services.