Web Host Rating is an independent customer rating service of the top 10 web hosting companies found on the Internet.   I immediately recognized popular names like Bluehost and Globat.  These companies have been put into a searchable directory allowing consumers to find the type of hosting that fits their needs.  All types of hosting are represented.  Whether you are looking for Unix, Windows, reseller, VPS, dedicated, managed, or collocation hosting, they cover it.

The hosting companies are then given web hosting awards for various criteria like “Best Budget Hosting” and “Best Blog Hosting”.  You can even vote for your own favorites.  When you click on the name of a company, more information is brought up.  You can see the price per month and all the hidden extras in one window.  If there are any coupon codes available, they are shown here too.  At the bottom you will find reviews written about each company by real customers.  This makes the site a valuable resource for comparing hosting plans.

In addition, the Web Host Rating website also offers web hosting tutorials.  I found numerous articles in seventeen categories ranging from cPanel tutorials to ecommerce to Security issues.  This wealth of information is something everyone new to blogging should read.  Each article is well written, providing detailed examples and charts where required.

For example, click on the cPanel categoryand you will find 23 articles dedicated to explaining what all those little icons in your control panel do.  No more accidentally crashing your site because your curiosity got the better of you.  This isn’t some brief overview, the cPanel tutorial alone contains 20 chapters.  I’d suggest reading the articles before purchasing hosting, this way you can make an informed choice based upon your future needs.

So whether you are looking to start your first blog, upgrade your current hosting, or simply looking for an online hosting resource, Web Host Rating has something for everyone.