The Web Hosting Handbook is a directory of web hosting companies, and more recently, top-notch web designers. It's mission is to provide an independent look into what the web hosting industry has to offer. Of course there are already numerous web hosting directories out there, so why create another?

   1. No banner ads, advertisements or paid links.
   2. Opinionated reviews with bite.
   3. Real user comments and ratings.

First and foremost they make every attempt possible to be impartial, unbiased and independent. The easiest way to do this is to avoid plastering banner advertisements all over the website. You won't find any third-party banner advertising on their website.

Secondly their reviews are more than just an overview of what a hosting company has to offer. They tell you the good, the bad and the ugly. They judge companies on their merit, not on the amount of advertising dollars they might spend with them.

Finally their user comments and ratings are real. Anyone can leave a comment and they post them all. Furthermore their top web host listing is based on user feedback. You may see hosting companies score poorly on their website, yet get good ratings on other websites. This is what they call the advertiser effect (or lack there-of).