[drifter]

Hi,

I am thinking of moving to a new host like eukhost. Here's our business scenario. Until now we have developed and hosted simple websites for local small businesses and organisations. We are currently on a shared hosting package with 1and1 which has worked out OK so far. However, some of our clients are wanting to add ecommerce features to their websites and we are finding too many limitations with the current host and need to move to something bigger and better.

1) The clients do not need their own control panel, etc, so I don't think I need a reseller package. From the packages you offer, I believe the Semi-Dedicated Server would be the best option for us, but perhaps you can advise?

2) The big deal breaker for us is the ability to reliably host multiple ecommerce websites. Our existing shared hosting isn't working out because they only permit one dedicated SSL, or one use of their shared SSL.
We will need to be able to purchase multiple dedicated SSL certificates which will be applied to the domains being transferred. Can this be done? And can you let me know the cost per SSL?

3) Also, does anyone have any experience of successfully using Google Checkout with the SSL certificates that you provide? It's just that I know Google Checkout can be a bit fussy - not all SSL certificates are created equal in their eyes! See at groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-developers-forum/web/google-checkout-and-ssl-certificates

4) I am still new to the idea of semi-dedicated server hosting but I understand it will mean that I can install whatever applications I require. However, is there a standard build of applications that comes with semi-dedicated servers, eg, ASPUpload, ASPMail, etc, and if so can you point me to a list of these. If there is an additional application required, does this mean that I pay for a licence, download from the supplier and install on the server?

Thanks for any help you can provide! And by the way, I think it is fantastic that you provide a means of open communication through this forum, especially for people who are not yet customers. Nice one!