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05-24-2003, 01:29 PM #1Junior Guru
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how many host have you changed?
Hmm...i really feel like an idiot having chosen a reseller package
from a cheap host.
What annoys me most is the terrible downtime with their servers.
Since this was my 1st hosting experience, i guess i really HAD learnt a valuable lesson and looking forward to get a new ideal host.
Is analytical mind alone enough for choosing the right host?
Somehow, i do wonder how many hosts have you changed before sticking to your current(ideal) ones?
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05-24-2003, 01:45 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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Probably dozens, but that is becuase each maybe does not give me enough badwidth or space as I grew. There are a lot of poor hosts out there and the only real way to get a good one is post in place like this to get word of mouth suggestions.
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05-24-2003, 02:17 PM #3Web Hosting Master
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i do wonder how many hosts have you changed before sticking to your current(ideal) ones?
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05-24-2003, 02:29 PM #4Aspiring Evangelist
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Many times, but only because I outgrew them.
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05-24-2003, 02:42 PM #5Newbie
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I've changed once, now I'm very happy.
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05-24-2003, 02:43 PM #6Newbie
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Gosh it seems lately that I'm going through webhosts like water. I can't find one that has decent tech help and a decent up time.
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05-24-2003, 02:47 PM #7Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by labby
Gosh it seems lately that I'm going through webhosts like water. I can't find one that has decent tech help and a decent up time.P4HOST.COM -- Specialize in quality Web Hosting solutions.
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05-24-2003, 02:52 PM #8Web Hosting Master
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If you've had an up and down experience, and agree that ... "you get what you pay for", please post more details so that others can learn from your experiences.
I appreciate that you've posted here, but would like to hear more about the issues you've encountered.
I post often that the cheapest rates, aren't always the best, but have never gone with a "$5/month plan" to experience the joys of over selling myself.
Nonetheless, if you have and are reformed , one of your posts are worth 10 of mine.
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05-24-2003, 02:55 PM #9Aspiring Evangelist
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Here is an example of a "you get what you pay for"
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05-24-2003, 02:58 PM #10Newbie
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I'm certainly not paying $5 a month (though I have in the past). The last webhost I used was a nightmare in the fact that they wouldn't refund my money until I contacted the BBB.
There are so many recommendations on here, that its hard to weed through them all sometimes.Who needs riches when you have Labrador Retrievers enriching your life?!?
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05-24-2003, 03:06 PM #11Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by labby
I'm certainly not paying $5 a month (though I have in the past). The last webhost I used was a nightmare in the fact that they wouldn't refund my money until I contacted the BBB.
There are so many recommendations on here, that its hard to weed through them all sometimes.P4HOST.COM -- Specialize in quality Web Hosting solutions.
Affordable -- Prices are very comparative
Reliable -- Very low load average guaranteed. 60 day money back. Fast Support --Support Forum -- Providing hosting since 2003
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05-24-2003, 03:07 PM #12Web Hosting Master
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I'm on #5 since 1999 not including free hosts.
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05-24-2003, 03:26 PM #13Web Hosting Master
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Yikes, 5 since 1999. Please tell me you haven't been using WHT to try and narrow the field?
I find it hard to believe that anyone who uses this website doesn't get a good feel for the good companies and the bad.www.idologic.com
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05-24-2003, 03:28 PM #14Junior Guru
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05-24-2003, 03:42 PM #15Texas Female
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Originally posted by idologicJeff
Yikes, 5 since 1999. Please tell me you haven't been using WHT to try and narrow the field?
I find it hard to believe that anyone who uses this website doesn't get a good feel for the good companies and the bad.
Not necessarily! We read daily people signed up for hosting based on recommendations from WHT! I always say use this along with "other resources" as well. This place has taken on the here today, gone tomorrow, fly-by-night co. and they literally bombard people they know are "looking"
Its unprofessional and unethical. Just be safe and do your "own" research.HostCaters.com - Quality Web Hosting - Under A Gig! - Since 1999
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05-24-2003, 03:49 PM #16Junior Guru
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the worst experience...
The worst experience i had with my host is that they took 10 days
to get my account activated.
To make matter worse, i had to wait another 7 days for my nameservers to be fixed due to some errors assigning the ips.
Its all a gruelling 17 days wait.
Since it was my 1st hosting experience, i thought the duration taken was actually a norm, until i came to know that an account can be activated in less than 30 mins.
I do read the fine prints now, "you get what you pay for".
Afterall, i shouldn't expect any uptime guarantee or 24/7 customer
service support if im only wiling to fork out $9 a month.
Anyway, that was history. Next time around, i wouldnt pick my host not before making a tarrant search here, afterall thats the purpose of having a forum like this.
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05-24-2003, 03:59 PM #17Dennis Johnson
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<< Note to hosts reading this thread>>
Just because someone has changed hosts in the past, doesn't mean they're looking to change hosts 'now.'
Don't spam them about you.There is no best host. There is only the host that's best for you.
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05-24-2003, 04:10 PM #18Web Hosting Master
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Re: the worst experience...
Originally posted by digitanium
I do read the fine prints now, "you get what you pay for".
Afterall, i shouldn't expect any uptime guarantee or 24/7 customer service support if im only wiling to fork out $9 a month.
Its just not always worth pursing it, if the company you're dealing with is famous for not living up to their own TOS, and your only paying say $5/month.
Cheers
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05-24-2003, 11:17 PM #19Web Hosting Master
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started with technohosts.com , peice of trash service.
got transferred to adehost.com , ran out of money for hosting
went to az-webhost , unlimited policy sucked
became a reseller for fasthosts.co.uk, ran outta space after using 5 gigs
became a reseller for rsmhost.com, got tired of reselling
bought a dedicated server from fdcservers.net
bought a dedicated server from rackshack.netNationhosts, LLC
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05-25-2003, 04:53 AM #20Web Hosting Master
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Dumped my first for poor service, about to dump my second for being unable to communicate both during and after a crisis. Now opened up shared accounts with four different hosts. Looking at becoming a reseller soon, and if so, I go with someone I have the best support experience with. Price will only be a factor in terms of plan size with that particular trustworthy host.
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05-25-2003, 05:23 AM #21Web Hosting Master
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I've never changed even once -- still with HostRocket.com from day one
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05-25-2003, 06:54 AM #22is a threadkiller
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I've been through several hosts (7 to be exact), and I'm satisfied with my current host.
1. Valueweb <-- left because I wanted more features
2. NoMonthlyFees <-- big mistake
3. WTFHosting <-- big mistake... went defunct
4. 20megs free <-- A joke, and started hosting my site at my place on my computer
5. In-home hosting <-- quit doing this cause I got some sponsored hosting
6. Domainsville <-- left due to server problems (unable to edit files, upload, check email, etc)
7. CadeNet <-- AWOL
8. Akashik <-- Current host, and satisfied with themDon't like what I say? Ignore me.
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05-25-2003, 07:12 AM #23
I am on my third, and as things are looking, I will be staying.
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05-25-2003, 09:55 AM #24Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by Martie
We read daily people signed up for hosting based on recommendations from WHT! I always say use this along with "other resources" as well. This place has taken on the here today, gone tomorrow, fly-by-night co.
When will people realise that jumping feet first into the cheapest offering will result in dissapointment.
Although there are a few exceptions to that rule.
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05-25-2003, 10:01 AM #25Web Hosting God
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