Most of you are well aware of the fact that I love hosting with BlueHost but I’m always looking for new web hosting partners especially when it comes to dedicated server and vps hosting options. That’s why I really like websites like Web Hosting Geeks, who point to a great collection of hosting alternatives and solutions I might not already come across.

The site is basically organized as a review website for hosting companies, it gives a general overview of each hosting firm as well as some technical details which would be useful for small business owners and first time buyers. Overall the website is easy to read, straight forward and informative.

What I like about this website in particular is how easy it is to compare brands and search out other hosting platforms, the easy interface makes selecting a web hosting company much more simple for many first time hosting account buyers. I also love that they’ve taken the time to organize by pricing, forums, unix, Windows etc. to ensure that users who are searching for a specific type of hosting can easily find what they’re looking for.

What I don’t like about the website is pretty straight forward, businesses like this make money by promoting affiliate links. It’s no secret, they get paid to promote companies by offering reviews which in turn generate traffic and hopefully sales. This isn’t a bad thing but there’s a fine line between editorial review content and commercial promotion of a product, I think they do a good job of walking the line between the two but it’s always worth keeping in mind when judging the value of their recommendations.

While I’m not likely to switch from BlueHost in the near future, the options provided and the ability to quickly compare service providers is a welcome service.