What's the best hosting for an e-commerce forum?

[Heatman]

A friend of mine is looking at setting up an e-commerce website but he's confused on which kind of hosting to make use.

I would very much appreciate any recommendations you all can provide for me here.
Thanks.

 

[Alexander]

I’d recommend at least a VPS package. I’d suggest using Namecheap, or if you’re starting out - try USHost247. USHost247 offer affordable shares hosting plans starting from 5$ a month.

A VPS would be more ideal, due to the resources the server would be using running the script and crons.

 

[Nomad]

Shared hosting can be good if you are just starting because you can start as low as $2 per month. Since you dopn't have traffic and customers, you do not have to use expensive services such as VPS or Dedicated Servers. You can gradually upgrade your hosting.

 

[Heatman]

I’d recommend at least a VPS package. I’d suggest using Namecheap, or if you’re starting out - try USHost247. USHost247 offer affordable shares hosting plans starting from 5$ a month.

A VPS would be more ideal, due to the resources the server would be using running the script and crons.

I later recommended Namecheap to my friend and he decided to give it a go. He's been very satisfied with their hosting services and also being the fact that it's cheaper than any other alternative when compared to their quality of services.