who do you use for web hosting?

pete_pf · 05-20-2009, 01:59 PM

totally random question hehe but which hosting companies you guys recommend? i gatta switch cause my jackass of a host sold me 2 years and he decided to cancel yearly packages today, resulting in my site being shut down (luckily i got it restored for a bit so i can back my stuff up) but now i gatta find a new host.

anyways, share please

Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 07-19-2017 at 01:39 AM. Reason: remove swearing

maxwell1295 · 05-20-2009, 04:54 PM

I've heard nothing but good things about GoDaddy.com

larryinlc · 05-20-2009, 05:23 PM

I've used lunarpages.com for quite awhile and am very happy with their product and service.

Larry

ltdstar · 05-20-2009, 06:51 PM

i use godaddy, no problem so far

figmental1978 · 05-20-2009, 07:00 PM

000webhost.com is free and add free too with 1500 mb storage. so far it's served me well.

pete_pf · 05-20-2009, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by figmental1978

000webhost.com is free and add free too with 1500 mb storage. so far it's served me well.

none of those free registrars are any good .... either nasty ads, slow ass, or some other issues hehe there's always some catch which makes them lame

George Lama · 05-20-2009, 10:14 PM

Been with lunarpages for a couple of years. The one time the server had issues, I called them on a Sunday and they actually answered the phone.

GoDaddy is good too, but I only use them as registrars and domain parking.

Buddha Jones · 05-21-2009, 06:30 AM

I hate godaddy!! Any client that I get that goes to them I instantlyask them to cancel their contract. Most of their automated stuff just doenst work and I end up having to do it all maunually anyway. Some dont know wether to get Windows vs. Linux/Unix hosting so they go to Windows hosting because it is familiar to them. My advice to you, if you dont know what you want, get assistance before you get hosting.

**Buffy** · 05-21-2009, 07:15 AM

My domains are registered through godaddy but I have my own server hardware. I originally ran Solaris x86 but switched to Linux a few years ago. There are pluses and minuses to colocation, but I'm a systems engineer by trade and find it worth the extra effort.

attack11 · 05-21-2009, 07:43 AM

i've been using site5 for a little over 3 years without issue. it changed ownership recently and seems to be better (they started using twitter for updates, i like that).

gimur seems to be great for artists.

pete_pf · 05-21-2009, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by attack11

gimur seems to be great for artists.

i could say crack seems to be great for artists too :P do you know anyone who uses them? because those prices seem a little too good tbh. converted, it's about $40cdn/yr for hosting.

**SA Photo** · 05-21-2009, 09:53 AM

I have my sight on SmugMug and am very happy with it. My domain name is registered with Go Daddy

Jester_rm · 05-21-2009, 10:21 AM

Our company has all of our sites (5 now I think) through LunarPages, we've used them for a number of years now with very few issues.

attack11 · 05-21-2009, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by impete82

i could say crack seems to be great for artists too :P do you know anyone who uses them? because those prices seem a little too good tbh. converted, it's about $40cdn/yr for hosting.

only an efriend that uses them for his portfolio (frenden.com). for him to choose them over the in-clique hosting options means they're solid. i'm tempted to try em out when my contract is up next year, it's half of what i pay now.

i have an unlimited shared hosting plan with site5, so it's really not that out there for a price.

pete_pf · 05-21-2009, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by attack11

only an efriend that uses them for his portfolio (frenden.com). for him to choose them over the in-clique hosting options means they're solid. i'm tempted to try em out when my contract is up next year, it's half of what i pay now.

i have an unlimited shared hosting plan with site5, so it's really not that out there for a price.

i signed up. one week free to test them out so what the hell

05-20-2009, 01:59 PM	#1
pete_pf Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 599	who do you use for web hosting? totally random question hehe but which hosting companies you guys recommend? i gatta switch cause my jackass of a host sold me 2 years and he decided to cancel yearly packages today, resulting in my site being shut down (luckily i got it restored for a bit so i can back my stuff up) but now i gatta find a new host. anyways, share please Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 07-19-2017 at 01:39 AM. Reason: remove swearing

05-21-2009, 07:15 AM	#9
Buffy Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Boston area, Massachusetts Posts: 389	Web hosting My domains are registered through godaddy but I have my own server hardware. I originally ran Solaris x86 but switched to Linux a few years ago. There are pluses and minuses to colocation, but I'm a systems engineer by trade and find it worth the extra effort.

05-21-2009, 08:45 AM	#11
pete_pf Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 599 Original Poster	Originally posted by attack11 gimur seems to be great for artists. i could say crack seems to be great for artists too :P do you know anyone who uses them? because those prices seem a little too good tbh. converted, it's about $40cdn/yr for hosting. Last edited by pete_pf; 05-21-2009 at 08:50 AM.

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pete_pf Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 599 Original Poster	Originally posted by figmental1978 000webhost.com is free and add free too with 1500 mb storage. so far it's served me well. none of those free registrars are any good .... either nasty ads, slow ass, or some other issues hehe there's always some catch which makes them lame

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George Lama Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo/Rochester, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	Been with lunarpages for a couple of years. The one time the server had issues, I called them on a Sunday and they actually answered the phone. GoDaddy is good too, but I only use them as registrars and domain parking.

05-21-2009, 06:30 AM	#8
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	I hate godaddy!! Any client that I get that goes to them I instantlyask them to cancel their contract. Most of their automated stuff just doenst work and I end up having to do it all maunually anyway. Some dont know wether to get Windows vs. Linux/Unix hosting so they go to Windows hosting because it is familiar to them. My advice to you, if you dont know what you want, get assistance before you get hosting.

05-21-2009, 07:43 AM	#10
attack11 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON - Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 658	i've been using site5 for a little over 3 years without issue. it changed ownership recently and seems to be better (they started using twitter for updates, i like that). gimur seems to be great for artists.

05-21-2009, 09:53 AM	#12
SA Photo Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virgina Posts: 129	I have my sight on SmugMug and am very happy with it. My domain name is registered with Go Daddy

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Jester_rm Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 228	Our company has all of our sites (5 now I think) through LunarPages, we've used them for a number of years now with very few issues.

05-21-2009, 11:56 AM	#14
attack11 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON - Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 658	Originally posted by impete82 i could say crack seems to be great for artists too :P do you know anyone who uses them? because those prices seem a little too good tbh. converted, it's about $40cdn/yr for hosting. only an efriend that uses them for his portfolio (frenden.com). for him to choose them over the in-clique hosting options means they're solid. i'm tempted to try em out when my contract is up next year, it's half of what i pay now. i have an unlimited shared hosting plan with site5, so it's really not that out there for a price.

05-21-2009, 12:45 PM	#15
pete_pf Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 599 Original Poster	Originally posted by attack11 only an efriend that uses them for his portfolio (frenden.com). for him to choose them over the in-clique hosting options means they're solid. i'm tempted to try em out when my contract is up next year, it's half of what i pay now. i have an unlimited shared hosting plan with site5, so it's really not that out there for a price. i signed up. one week free to test them out so what the hell