UK commercial web site hosts

[John Whittington]

Hi there,

I've been asked to set up a modest-size web site for someone and need a to find a commercial UK host for it. I asked Mr Google and am totally spoiled for choice - large numbers of companies offering what seem to be essentially similar services (and, of course, all very positive in what they say about themselves), for an incredibly wide range of prices. Any advice on what I should be looking for to help me choose between them - or, indeed, any specific recommendations (or the opposite)? Would I be foolish to just go for one of the cheapest ones that appears to be offering what I need?

Kind Regards,
John