confusion in choosing web host provider

[langer]

Hello buddies
I am entrusted with a task of building a site for my firm and frankly speaking, i do not know much about it. I am using Adobe Illustrator to build the site and was considering using IpowerWeb or Fortune City to host the site. Does anyone have any prior experience with either of these companies?

Share your good, bad views with me
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[tulip]

I have a domain name with iPower, and I can only say terrible things about them. After 6pm, Tech Support is almost non-existent, they do not even answer your call. I'm not sure about their hosting. The other one FortuneCity seems to be a good company to me. Apart ftom weekends, they oiffer full time customer support.
You should not have a problem building your website using Illustrator. I use Adobe Photoshop, and haven't had problems with that.

Best of Luck
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[cafu1]

Mate, I have multiple sites with iPowerWeb and they all have been great. I am able to use Adobe without any trroubles and in my case support has been terrific.
As for FortuneCity I used them for free hosting but never for paid. I would recommend you try ipowerweb and use their 30-day money back guarantee if it does not work out. But in my experience ipowerweb has been perfect for shared and dedicated hosting. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[fishy]

If you were to take my opinion, iPowerWeb is not the worst host, but certainly not the best. I was with them for a couple of years. Very little downtime which was good. However, whatever you buy today will be what you get as long as you are with them. If they offer a much better package 2 months from now, you will have to pay for the "upgrade". It is not a good way to treat existing customers. Money back scheme----ha, it takes several months to get refunded.

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[mcguire]

Originally Posted by langer

I am using Adobe Illustrator to build the site

Illustrator is better suited for illustration rather than creating websites, you should rather opt for Adobe GoLive. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[steve]

I have never used IpowerWeb but I have used fortunecity for their free hosting a long time ago. They were pretty reliable back then and the servers were fairly fast. Search this forum and you will surely get better choices.
cheers
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[langer]

Thanx all for your valuable suggestions and inputs. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --