[Hidden-tech] Looking for an affordable local Web Host

[Lisa Hoag]

I use Gaiahost <http://www.gaiahost.coop/> as well. They are a great
organization, I have used them for years, and very reliable.

Best,

Lisa

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Lisa Hoag Designs
PO Box 983
Wendell, MA 01379
http://www.lisahoagdesigns.com


On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 2:33 PM, Evan Gregg <
reservoir-productions at comcast.net> wrote:

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>
>
>
> My name is Evan Gregg and I'm new to this mailing list and hidden-tech in
> general.  I recently launched a website called The Location Reservoir which
> is dedicated to increasing film production in Western Mass.  The site
> features a photographic database of local properties that are available as
> filming locations as well as a variety of resources connecting the local
> community and the film industry at large.
>
> The site is growing quickly and I'm looking for a more flexible and
> hopefully local web hosting option.  Although I will probably revamp the
> site at a later date for now I'm happy with it the way I've set it up so I'm
> not looking for a designer, developer or webmaster, just a host and domain
> registrar.
>
> The site has many individual pages (more everyday) and a somewhat complex
> structure but the most elaborate thing on any one page is the occasional rss
> feed, video, and google map.  Mostly it's just a ton of photo galleries.
>  The site requires constant updating so I plan on continuing to handle the
> bulk of the web work for the time being.
>
> Until now the mobileme servers have been adequate but the page has grown to
> the point where I need more flexibility and better speed.  The domain name
> is also up for renewal and I'd like to register it the same place that I am
> hosting.
>
> Because the main goal of the site is to promote the region I would like to
> keep it as local as possible.  That being said I don't have much money and
> the cheap prices for the big companies are pretty tempting.  I know that
> those sites have certain risks and ultimately I get what I pay for but at
> the moment I can only pay so much.
>
> That being said I am very interested in collaborating with other businesses
> and as I will be actively marketing to the local community and the film
> industry at large any business that I do collaborate with will definitely
> get exposure to possible customers and clients.
>
> So, I was wondering if there were any local hosts who might be interested
> in collaborating in exchange for some type of deal on hosting.  I'm also
> curious if anyone has had success with a strategy like this with any local
> companies who may not be on this mailing list.  Any help would be
> appreciated as I would like to move to a new server as soon as possible.
>
> I don't want to start a bidding war on here because I'm sure it's a topic
> that has been covered before and not everyone will want to read about it so
> feel free to email me directly at reservoir-productions at comcast.net or
> call me at 917.579.4059.
>
> Thanks for your time and check out the site!
>
> Evan Gregg
> Location Scout & Manager for Film/Tv/Etc
> Greenfield, MA
> reservoir-productions at comcast.net
> 917.579.4059
> http://www.locationreservoir.com
> http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Location-Reservoir/137434786311505
>
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