PowWeb is a fantastic starter host, and consistent upgrades has them moving up fast.

RELIABILITY
PowWeb custom designed a process called 'Load Balanced Servers' to keep your site running regardless of a single server being down. This translates to nearly 100% uptime, because your site is spread out over many servers.

PRICE VALUE
PowWeb has been around since 1999, and are a good standing member of the Better Business Bureau. Everything is done in-house, making changes and upgrades relatively seamless. They program their own software, including what is known as Load Balanced Servers, Webmail, and their own Control Panel (OPS). Another great addition is their Freelance Marketplace, where you can submit your project, and developers and designers will bid for your business.

CONTROL PANEL
PowWeb has programmed their own control panel they termed OPS. It is an effective tool, which allows multiple levels of control. Unfortunately, no demo is available.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT
PowWeb has programmed their own control panel they termed OPS. It is an effective tool, and allows multiple levels of control. Support tools are fully integrated, and their FAQ section contains just about everything one might need to know.

SUMMARY
With PowWeb's Load Balancing technology, you can be sure your site will be up when you need it, and when you don't.