Help me pick a web hosting service

[techbear]

I want to make several more websites, but I don't want to break the bank. Specifically,

1) I want to have one server/hoster, and point 4-6 URLs to different subdirectories of it.

2) I want a separate forum system for each URL.

3) I want to format some of the URLs as blogs, others as regular websites.

4) I want to serve game demo downloads off the sites.

5) I want to pay as little as possible.

Any ideas about what hosting service will fit my needs? Thanks!

[ChrisP]

Since you didn't mention reliability, how about DreamHost? They're dirt cheap and can do everything you mentioned. And, to be fair, their servers are usually up.

I use them and they work great, but I'm not happy about their reliability, so I'm hoping to switch to a VPS when my contract runs out next year.

(If you do decide to go with them, the promo code 2EXTRADOMAINS will get you 2 additional free lifetime domain registrations, on top of the usual 1. Thought you might find this useful if you're looking to make a few extra websites. Disclaimer: I get paid $67 for every person that does this.)

[Qitsune]

Did you check http://www.1and1.com? I'm really happy with them and their business package seems to have what you are looking for.

[Polycount Productions]

Go with LiquidWeb - it's a reliable hosting. You can find the banner link on these forums, just scroll at the bottom of the forums.