web hosting and sub domains

[blueindian]

i know there have been some threads in the past about this, but as a lot of companies seem to be fly-by-night operations, i thought it would be relevant to post again.

i'm looking to get some web hosting, and i have the following requirements:

at least 2 subdomains
database (preferably mysql, but access is ok)
asp
cgi-bin
at least 10 email address with pop/web access
executable directory
ftp

and prolly some more that i'm not thinking of. and of course, like everyone else, i want it CHEAP! lol

so, what are some deals some folks have seen? i'm looking pretty hard a registerfly, but i sent them some emails 2 days ago and haven't heard back yet.

thanks

[GilbertsGrape]

www.AlwaysWebHosting.com

I have been with them for a while now and they seem to be real good. Fasr replys. usualy 10 - 15 min replys to e-mail and tickets. i have had replys in less than 2 min.

no complaints from me.

[irwin]

The host for me and sho.gun's websites, hostpacket.net (www.hostpacket.net), looks like they packed up and ran yesterday. We're moving to solidinternet (http://www.solidinternet.com/) (myacen).

500mb space
10gb bandwidth
unlimited subdomains
unlimited POP3 accounts

$60/yr

[blueindian]

what happens when you change hosts and you have mail still on there servers? does it just disappear? what about if they "pack up and run?"

[blueindian]

Originally posted by passwird
The host for me and sho.gun's websites, hostpacket.net (www.hostpacket.net), looks like they packed up and ran yesterday. We're moving to solidinternet (http://www.solidinternet.com/) (myacen).

500mb space
10gb bandwidth
unlimited subdomains
unlimited POP3 accounts

$60/yr

didn't you use registerfly at one time? how come you switched from them?

[sho.gun]

Originally posted by blueindian


didn't you use registerfly at one time? how come you switched from them?

Isn't registerfly for domain name registration?

[mojo]

Originally posted by blueindian
what happens when you change hosts and you have mail still on there servers? does it just disappear? what about if they "pack up and run?" yeah. i was gonna post earlier about this kinda thing but i dunno why i didn't.

i'm pretty interested in this thread as well. information is everything here.

gil, when you say you've been with alwayshosting for "a while"...how long is "a while"? their basic package is like $12/mo for starters.

but yeah, it's worth it to pay more for a company that's not gonna pack up and leave and screw you in a variety of ways like blue says. losing emails and data would just plain suck to no end, and could cost you more than what you "save" by going with a bargain company that just ends up leaving you holding your pud.

granted, some of us need hosting for fun. some of us will need it for business purposes or other things. so if you have info...now's the time to kick down ;)

[sho.gun]

by the way, I spent a good amount of time reading the webhostingtalk forums and from my research I can say that:

Myacen has been around for a long time and has lots of happy customers. Their website is http://www.myacen.com

If you're not running an ebusiness site you can go with their sister company, Solid Internet, which is aimed towards the average joe users. http://www.solidinternet.com

There's also dixiesys (http://www.dixiesys.com) who's been around for a long time. They're more expensive though.

[blueindian]

Originally posted by sho.gun


Isn't registerfly for domain name registration?

they have webhosting too.

[irwin]

Originally posted by blueindian


didn't you use registerfly at one time? how come you switched from them?

Never used registerfly for hosting. Was using hostpacket.net for my passwird.com site and am using manlius.com for my cheapvcds.com site.

[QuantumKicker]

I've been with this site for almost ever. They also offer Gaming servers and shotucast servers, so they're pretty popular :).

Their site is:
http://www.xtremeplay.net

P.S. If you're a Got Apexer, mention it and they'll give you a discount. I talked with the owner :).

[blueindian]

i registerd a domain list night at registerfly, but did not purchase hosting yet. it was $9 for a year, and included a 3mb no ad site and 512k email. the email would only be good for forwarding.

i think i'll go with them for hosting my other stuff. $7.95/month for everything i was looking for plus some... including unlimited subdomains.

i let yall know how it works out.

[coleslaw]

Originally posted by QuantumKicker
I've been with this site for almost ever. They also offer Gaming servers and shotucast servers, so they're pretty popular :).

Their site is:
http://www.xtremeplay.net

P.S. If you're a Got Apexer, mention it and they'll give you a discount. I talked with the owner :).

/me smells a hint of SPAM here... :hmm:

Not that there's anything wrong with that! :P

[QuantumKicker]

Originally posted by coleslaw


/me smells a hint of SPAM here... :hmm:

Not that there's anything wrong with that! :P

Actually, it's because I know the owner. Hes a friend of mine that goes to school with me, and is willing to host you guys for pretty cheap, if you're interested.

[coleslaw]

So what do you consider "pretty cheap"? Like, say, for the basic web hosting plan? How much less than $7.95/mo?

I'm kinda curious about this too:


SOLD OUT! posted on January 7th by QuantumKicker
Hello! All of our Fremont server slots are sold out! If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please email [email protected] . Thanks!



Thanks :)

[QuantumKicker]

No, that's for Game Servers. They have another box for Web Hosting, which has plenty of space :). I think they can give a discount from $7.95/month down to $4.95/month for the basic plan. I don't know about the others, but I think this is a pretty good snag.

BTW: I DID NOT POST THAT THINGY ABOUT THE SOLD OUT GAME SERVERS :p. That was my friend being stupid; Honest.

[dbax791]

Originally posted by GilbertsGrape
www.AlwaysWebHosting.com

I have been with them for a while now and they seem to be real good. Fasr replys. usualy 10 - 15 min replys to e-mail and tickets. i have had replys in less than 2 min.

no complaints from me.

Hey what's your site? I just started one with them a few days ago (in my sig). There were some mysql probs to start, but the tech support was very responsive. I like 'em so far. :)

[gaemul]

www.AlwaysWebHosting.com

Well I tried searching for some reviews of this provider on http://www.hostsearch.com/reviews.asp but I only saw 1 review. Also the prices seem a little high. I heard that manlius.com was really good, but they're not accepting any new accounts right now. They're $89.50/year for
1500mb
180 pop3 accounts
15 gb bandwidth
but only 1 domain.

Any one know any other good providers for about the same price/features?

Thanks

[irwin]

Originally posted by gaemul


Any one know any other good providers for about the same price/features?

Thanks

passwird.com (http://www.passwird.com)

^-- my site is now with solidinternet (http://www.solidinternet.com) (you can check it out to test speed)

500mb space
10gb bandwidth
unlimited subdomains
unlimited POP3 accounts

$59.95/yr
---
750mb space
10gb bandwidth
$99.95/yr

I wouldn't reccomend them just yet because I've only been with them for like a week. So far, so good though. :shrug:

[resented]

I have a few servers that I can do either Linux or Windows Webhosting for a few of you guys at a good price.

Am I a webhosting company? Yes.
Do I respond to eMail? Yes.
Do I have an office? Yes.

I have a dedicated Linux server at RackShack and 8 Windows Servers here at my office (T3 Line to the net+power backup+yadda yadda).

At any rate, here's what I can do for you guys. This is not listed on a site anywhere, it's more of a personal offer since most of our clients are local to us.

Linux
5GB Transfer
200MB Disk Space
Control Panel thru Ensim
PHP, Frontpage
Yearly: $36

10GB Transfer
500MB Disk Space
Control Panel thru Ensim
PHP, Frontpage, MySQL
Yearly: $65

15GB Transfer
750MB Disk Space
Control Panel thru Ensim
PHP, Frontpage, MySQL
Yearly: $100
(if you need more let me know I'll price it)

Windows
5GB Transfer
200MB Disk Space
Control Panel
Frontpage
Yearly: $50

10GB Transfer
500MB Disk Space
Control Panel
Frontpage, ASP
Yearly: $95

15GB Transfer
500MB Disk Space
Control Panel
Frontpage, ASP
Yearly: $120
(if you need more let me know I'll price it)

resented

[attgig]

here's a stupid question:

when they say 10gig transfer...

is that 10 gigs/month?

[coleslaw]

Originally posted by attgig
when they say 10gig transfer...

is that 10 gigs/month?You, sir, are correct. :)

[resented]

That's correct.

[GilbertsGrape]

Originally posted by dbax791


Hey what's your site? I just started one with them a few days ago (in my sig). There were some mysql probs to start, but the tech support was very responsive. I like 'em so far. :)


GaryVille.net
Wetlemon.com
a few ohers but those are the most recent


BTW i started with them in july and back then the deal was you get unlimited domains&e-mail also the amount of server space was larger in each of their packages. hosted in i account for rhe same price and that was the selling point for me because i have 6 domain name.

i also like that they use cpanel and have some auto installers for PostnuKE, auction site, stores ect....