The 'What is Your Web Host' Thread

daniel_dynasty · 02-04-05, 10:30 PM

I don't know if this has existed before in a time long long ago but maybe this can be the Official What is Your Web Host Thread. Since I am getting webspace and a domain name I need to basically survey the OCforums.com members. Please help me out and comment on your web host.

What web host do you use? Your satisfaction? Customer Service? And a link to the hosts website. Where did you register your domain name? Link? Other comments are welcomed.

Sentential · 02-04-05, 10:37 PM

Lycos UK thanks in part to Suma's help

Kendan · 02-04-05, 10:39 PM

I use godaddy to register my domain names and I have a buddy from the forums who lets me have some space on his server

JigPu · 02-04-05, 11:27 PM

My host? Why the computer I sit in front of and use every day silly!

It's cheap (ie: no additional cost since you're already paying for the net connection), and fairly simple to set up. You don't even need a particularly beefy system in any way to host it (assuming that the data is static... a database driven site may need a little more horsepower under the hood). The worst part is that most ISPs don't have much in the way of upload bandwidth. The 100KB/sec I have isn't much for upload, but it's aparently sufficient enough for me to still recieve 15GB/mo of trafic....

Just make sure that if you go the "home based" route that your ISP does not prohibit the use of personal web servers!!

JigPu

PCGUY112887 · 02-04-05, 11:29 PM

Personally I use www.fuitadnet.com

I used to recomend them but now I don't... their great and cheap as long as your not running something that's crititcal on support. Sometimes it can take a few days and lots of pressure to the techs to get a problem on the server fixed.

mysubaruimp · 02-05-05, 12:08 AM

What web host do you use? Globat.com

Your satisfaction? Its ok. Lacking some features of better sites, but VERY inexpensive. Allows full use of apache mods/apps, and full 24/7 access to the computer. Price to space/transfer ratio is very good. They are the cheapest out there. In the two years I have been hosting with them, my site has only gone down once, and that was only for 5 minutes.

Customer Service? Decent, if you call them. They dont respond to any other form of communication. They have free 24/7 tech support though, so it isnt too hard.

And a link to the hosts website. www.Globat.com

Where did you register your domain name? globat.com

Link? globat.com

Other comments are welcomed.

Fightingpiper · 02-05-05, 12:19 AM

godaddy for the domain registration and my own server of off my cable cable connection.......

electrorcamd · 02-05-05, 12:25 AM

I use the free service from Tripod.
Whenever I get it setup (and make sure it okay to do so) I will be using my own server, using dyndns.org. It should have decent customer service (at least I hope).

mysubaruimp · 02-05-05, 12:33 AM

Can anyone here post their home site? I would like to see some connection speeds.

Here is mine hosted at Globat.com. It is pretty crappy, but you can get an idea of speed for movies and images.

www.rkhayes.org

ghettocomp · 02-05-05, 12:38 AM

I use Domain Direct. the service level That i use from them includes,
and i quote:...
• Domain Name (www.yourname.com)
• Domain Forwarding + URLKeeper
• Email (you@yourdomain.com) { lots more if you know how to set it up }
• Webmail • Email Forwarding
• Anti-Spam & Email Defense Tools
• DNS management & zone file editing
• Full account management
• Domain Privacy
• And MORE...
end quote

I have used them for years and have been very pleased with how they have assisted
me for every little nit pickin thing I threw at them. and love how they help keep your domain protected.

deRusett · 02-05-05, 02:50 AM

I use www.phad.net I know the owner, FANTASTIC guy, he is talking of upgrading his servers this summer yet again,

BUT I may be jumping ship, I found a "newish" company 1.5 years old which gives unlimited tansfer, and unlimited size for 15 dollars a year, I e-mailed them for details and compared them to phad.net, they will give me more for less, all emails were responded to with in 24 hours, 2 of which were responded too with in 8 hours.

If I jump ship and can give details about the company I will but I don't want to recomend a possible scam so I have to check it out first

EDIT:
PS website is www.derusett.com nothing there, www.derusett.com/forum some stuff but again just a simple forum I play with, mainly I host images, and play around with php/mySQL

9mmCensor · 02-05-05, 02:53 AM

I want to see if google is going to get into webhosting before I dedicate myself to one.

deRusett · 02-05-05, 04:57 AM

if google gets into webhosting and they allow the gmail software as the e-mail service I would jump ship to them, I like how gmail is set up, much nicer then the free e-mail clients other webhosts offer

daniel_dynasty · 02-05-05, 09:29 AM

Google will not be selling off domain name and webspace anytime soon. They made the contract with I-CANN so they, themselves do not have to pay so much for their corporate domain names.

PS: deRusett which web host does the $15/year thing?

SK8 · 02-05-05, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daniel_dynasty

PS: deRusett which web host does the $15/year thing?

yea thats what im thinking!

daniel_dynasty · 02-05-05, 10:25 AM

well SK8 I do know of one provider which does $35/year unlimted b/w and space WITH a domain name! I am still searching for a better deal like maybe what deRussett has.

deRusett · 02-05-05, 10:25 AM

Ok if you guys get ripped off its not my fault,

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...sPageName=WDVW

http://www.skyrevolution.com/ is there website which does not have the ebay deal attached

delman · 02-05-05, 06:23 PM

I have the free 100webspace.com account It used to be nice with out any ads and it gave you 1gb transfer and 100mb of space but then they put the ad on the top and now offer 3gb transfer.Their support is very good. I still don't really care for the ad at the top of the page now.

daniel_dynasty · 02-05-05, 09:14 PM

deRusset: Alright I will check it out and hopefully it will be legit.

Chris_F · 02-05-05, 09:24 PM

My hosting is a 500MHz Celeron with a 6GB harddrive that's sitting in the corner of my room.

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PCGUY112887 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Illinois	Personally I use www.fuitadnet.com I used to recomend them but now I don't... their great and cheap as long as your not running something that's crititcal on support. Sometimes it can take a few days and lots of pressure to the techs to get a problem on the server fixed.
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02-05-05, 12:08 AM	#6
mysubaruimp Member Join Date: Jun 2004	What web host do you use? Globat.com Your satisfaction? Its ok. Lacking some features of better sites, but VERY inexpensive. Allows full use of apache mods/apps, and full 24/7 access to the computer. Price to space/transfer ratio is very good. They are the cheapest out there. In the two years I have been hosting with them, my site has only gone down once, and that was only for 5 minutes. Customer Service? Decent, if you call them. They dont respond to any other form of communication. They have free 24/7 tech support though, so it isnt too hard. And a link to the hosts website. www.Globat.com Where did you register your domain name? globat.com Link? globat.com Other comments are welcomed.
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02-05-05, 12:19 AM	#7
Fightingpiper Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: St. Paul, MN	godaddy for the domain registration and my own server of off my cable cable connection....... __________________ Isn't having a smoking section in a restaurant like having a peeing section in a swimming pool? MY HEATWARE
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02-05-05, 12:25 AM	#8
electrorcamd Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belton, MO	I use the free service from Tripod. Whenever I get it setup (and make sure it okay to do so) I will be using my own server, using dyndns.org. It should have decent customer service (at least I hope). __________________ Main: Athlon 2 X3 435, 4GB Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR3, Asus M4A785TD-V evo mobo, HD4200 graphics, stock cooling, Seasonic S12II Bronze 520w psu Laptop: HP Pavilion dv5000, Turion64 ML-37, 1GB RAM, Xpress 200M graphics, 80GB hdd, XP MCE 2005 Folding for T32
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02-05-05, 12:33 AM	#9
mysubaruimp Member Join Date: Jun 2004	Can anyone here post their home site? I would like to see some connection speeds. Here is mine hosted at Globat.com. It is pretty crappy, but you can get an idea of speed for movies and images. www.rkhayes.org
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02-05-05, 12:38 AM	#10
ghettocomp Master of teh Ghetto Mods Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Choosing between two evils, I might pick the one I've never tried before.	I use Domain Direct. the service level That i use from them includes, and i quote:... • Domain Name (www.yourname.com) • Domain Forwarding + URLKeeper • Email (you@yourdomain.com) { lots more if you know how to set it up } • Webmail • Email Forwarding • Anti-Spam & Email Defense Tools • DNS management & zone file editing • Full account management • Domain Privacy • And MORE... end quote I have used them for years and have been very pleased with how they have assisted me for every little nit pickin thing I threw at them. and love how they help keep your domain protected. __________________ I find that most people are like Slinkies.. They are not really good for anything, but can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. :P
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deRusett Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midland, Ontario	I use www.phad.net I know the owner, FANTASTIC guy, he is talking of upgrading his servers this summer yet again, BUT I may be jumping ship, I found a "newish" company 1.5 years old which gives unlimited tansfer, and unlimited size for 15 dollars a year, I e-mailed them for details and compared them to phad.net, they will give me more for less, all emails were responded to with in 24 hours, 2 of which were responded too with in 8 hours. If I jump ship and can give details about the company I will but I don't want to recomend a possible scam so I have to check it out first EDIT: PS website is www.derusett.com nothing there, www.derusett.com/forum some stuff but again just a simple forum I play with, mainly I host images, and play around with php/mySQL __________________ Success is.. At age 4 .... success is .... not peeing in your pants. At age 12 .... success is .... having friends. At age 17 .... success is .... having a driving licence. At age 20 .... success is .... having sex. At age 35 .... success is .... having money. At age 50 .... success is .... having money. At age 60 .... success is .... having sex. At age 70 .... success is .... having a driving licence. At age 75 .... success is .... having friends. At age 80 .... success is .... not peeing in your pants At Any Age ... success is ... Folding for Team 32
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9mmCensor Disabled Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Banned Camp	I want to see if google is going to get into webhosting before I dedicate myself to one.
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02-05-05, 04:57 AM	#13
deRusett Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midland, Ontario	if google gets into webhosting and they allow the gmail software as the e-mail service I would jump ship to them, I like how gmail is set up, much nicer then the free e-mail clients other webhosts offer __________________ Success is.. At age 4 .... success is .... not peeing in your pants. At age 12 .... success is .... having friends. At age 17 .... success is .... having a driving licence. At age 20 .... success is .... having sex. At age 35 .... success is .... having money. At age 50 .... success is .... having money. At age 60 .... success is .... having sex. At age 70 .... success is .... having a driving licence. At age 75 .... success is .... having friends. At age 80 .... success is .... not peeing in your pants At Any Age ... success is ... Folding for Team 32
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02-05-05, 09:29 AM	Thread Starter #14
daniel_dynasty Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: California	Google will not be selling off domain name and webspace anytime soon. They made the contract with I-CANN so they, themselves do not have to pay so much for their corporate domain names. PS: deRusett which web host does the $15/year thing?
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02-05-05, 10:25 AM	Thread Starter #16
daniel_dynasty Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: California	well SK8 I do know of one provider which does $35/year unlimted b/w and space WITH a domain name! I am still searching for a better deal like maybe what deRussett has.
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02-05-05, 06:23 PM	#18
delman Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DFW, TX	I have the free 100webspace.com account It used to be nice with out any ads and it gave you 1gb transfer and 100mb of space but then they put the ad on the top and now offer 3gb transfer.Their support is very good. I still don't really care for the ad at the top of the page now.
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02-05-05, 09:14 PM	Thread Starter #19
daniel_dynasty Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: California	deRusset: Alright I will check it out and hopefully it will be legit.
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02-05-05, 09:24 PM	#20
Chris_F Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Columbus, Ohio	My hosting is a 500MHz Celeron with a 6GB harddrive that's sitting in the corner of my room.
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