I beg to differ! There are no such things as a "best host company". There are, however, the best ideal hosting company based on the services, features and budget one may be looking for. The first thing you should do is make a clear list of all the features and support a hosting service should have in order to be considered a potential one based on your website, budget and maybe future needs. Then search for and make a list of hosting service providers and check everything each has based on those needs. Then, make a choice between the two to three providers you may have on that list. It also helps to make a little background check of any providers you are unfamiliar with by visiting their forums and sites like complaintsboard.com.
Good luck!