[Hidden-tech] Recommendation for Web Hosting, Etc.

[David Korpiewski]

I second not using Network Solutions.  I had a difficult time with just 
managing my domains there, nevermind getting help or moving around 
domains.   I use register.com for the domains that I really care about 
and 123cheapdomains for the rest of my domains that aren't as important. 
  Both companies have ups and downs.

David


Daniel Fried wrote:
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> 
> I'll second the motion on separating hosting and domain name registration.
> I just had a horrific time moving some folks off of Network Solutions
> hosting because of the tight integration they had with their domain name
> registration.
> 
> For that matter I wouldn't recommend Network Solutions for either right now,
> but the frustration is rather fresh.
> 
> We have a lot of clients that want us to handle both hosting and domain name
> registration for them, but we generally recommend that they take care of the
> name registration themselves under their own name.  (And we only offer
> hosting as a courtesy to our clients, so I'm not asking for hosting
> business).
> 
> -Dan
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net
> [mailto:hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] On Behalf Of Bruce G.
> Hooke
> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 11:15 PM
> To: 'Bev at phillipsinsurance.com'; hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
> Subject: RE: [Hidden-tech] Recommendation for Web Hosting, Etc.
> 
>    ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group, you must be counted to post .
>    ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
> 
> 
> I use Axishost.com to host a number of websites and I have been quite happy
> with them. 
> 
> In addition to the questions Dan asked, which are very pertinent, another
> question is what level of support are you looking for? Places like Axishost
> are inexpensive, and if well run can be reliable (AxisHost certainly has
> been for me), but typically support is via a web/email based ticket system
> and it takes a few hours to get a response. So, if you are dealing with a
> website where issues need to be resolved NOW, you should go with someone who
> you can always get on the telephone. Similarly, if you have special
> requirements it may well make sense to go with a local company that can
> provide customized services.
> 
> I recommend registering your domain name with one of the big domain
> registrars. After a fair amount of research I settled on Dotster.com.
> GoDaddy.com is another option. That way, if something goes wrong with the
> hosting company your domain is not with the same company so it is easier to
> recover and get back up and running. 
> 
> - Bruce
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net
> [mailto:hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] On Behalf Of
> Bev at phillipsinsurance.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 5:20 PM
> To: hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
> Subject: [Hidden-tech] Recommendation for Web Hosting, Etc.
> 
>    ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group, you must be counted to post .
>    ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
> 
> 
> We have been having a hard time with emails and our web site.  We are
> looking for someone to provide Web Hosting, E-mail and Domain Registration.
> We currently use I-Power.
> 
> If any one can recommend a reliable company we'd certainly appreciate it.
> 
> Regards,
>  
> Beverly J. Ouellette
> Phillips Insurance Agency, Inc.
> 97 Center Street
> Chicopee, MA  01013
> TEL: (413) 594-5984 ext. 118
> FAX: (413) 592-1142
>  
> 
> 
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