Hosting Issues
4 March 2006 by DanUPDATE: We're back.
I apologize for the erratic availability of the site. I'm having some issues with my hosting company all of a sudden. It's not a volume or resources issue, just sheer ... well, I'll hold my tongue.
Looks like I'll be moving the site to a new host, probably over the weekend, so additional outages are likely.
Please feel free to mention any suggested hosting companies in the comments.
4 March 2006, on 7:01 pm
What sort of features are you looking for in a host?
6 March 2006, on 12:14 pm
I realize I'll have to make sacrifices at my price-point. Currently, I seem to be sacrificing responsiveness to support issues, which is becoming a tough pill to swallow as more and more people seem to be finding my site useful. Anyway, the list is basically:
1. Unix/Linux OS
2. The "standard" reseller-type features:
- Unlimited domains
- Unlimited subdomains
- Unlimited email accounts
- Unlimited databases
- Total DNS control
- Decent HD space and bandwidth
- You get the picture
3. SSH Access
4. Priced less than $40/month (I'm currently paying half that.)
6 March 2006, on 6:47 pm
Well, I'll tell you what I do.
I have a $10 account with 1and1.com and use that for email, domain reg (5.99 a year), DNS and I actually have my wordpress blog on there right now.
I've never had an issue.
I also have a 30 dollar dedicated server at serverpronto.com which I do some more sophisticated stuff with. I point domains to the webserver there but leave the email on the cheap but stable account.
Also have had no problems.
I currently don't use that server to it's capacity and might be willing to coop it.
But If that were to happen, I'd suggest hosting email elsewhere. I just use this as a webserver and databases.
1 August 2007, on 3:22 pm
I got a dedicated server with this people and I want out now. They messed my system up and refused to lift a finger to correct the problem. Emailed and emailed and they stop responding to email. I will rather eat with the devil than this people. Dont believe the made up reviews on the web or paid reviews. Talk to people that actually have a service with them. Very unprofessional