While I will agree that the $4.99 package at
1and1 is not the best for Xoops, the business package (what I use), is well worth $9.99/mo.
Note: I am not an employee and the link is not an affiliate link.The Following Features Are All Included:
Basic Features:
* Hosted on I/O optimized 1&1 Linux version
* 1000 MB web space
* 15 GB monthly transfer volume
* 5 FTP accounts
* SSI Server Side Includes
Domain Features:
* Includes 3 domains at no additional cost (.com, .net or .org only)
* No additional costs for domain transfers
* 50 subdomains
* DNS Management
* Point up to 100 external domains to 1&1 name servers
* Domain Contact Management
* Manage unlimited domains
E-mail Features:
* 150 POP3 e-mail accounts with 50 MB space each
* 500 e-mail aliases
* 1&1 WebMail
* Symantec virus scan protection for 3 POP3 accounts
* E-mail forwarding
* Auto-responders
* Catch-all e-mail addresses
Marketing Tools:
* 5 1&1 Chat channels
* In2site Live Dialogue
* 1&1 WebStatistics
* 1&1 Newsletter Tool
* Search Engine Tools
Site-Building Tools:
* WebsiteCreator with 18 pages
* 1&1 WebElements
* Ready- to-run CGI scripts
* Free CGI programming
* PHP3 & PHP4
* Cron Jobs
* FrontPage Extensions
* Software worth $550, including NetObjects Fusion 7.5
Database Features:
* 1&1 WebDatabase
* 1x MySQL databases
(100MB is more than enough. Use prefixes)Security Features:
* Daily backups of your website
* Continuously updated 1&1 firewall
* Optional Dedicated SSL certificate (QuickSSL Premium)
* SSL Secure Server
* SSH Secure Shell Access
Account Features:
* Access to log files
* 1&1 Control Panel
Guarantee:
* 90-Day Money Back Guarantee
* 99.9% uptime (100% has been my experience)
Support:
* Free 24/7 phone support
* Free 24/7 e-mail support
* Online FAQ
I have used several (more than you would believe) web hosts over the past few years and none (many mentioned in this thread) could remotely compare with the reliability, speed, and features of 1and1. I plug them so pasionately because they are that darn good!
The only downside I've found with 1and1 is that I had to install phpMyAdmin myself. To be quite honest, I prefer it that way because I can upgrade it. Many hosts use an outdated version that may have security holes. Besides, it takes 5 minutes to install.