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FreshPrince
08-16-2007, 05:42 PM
This is my forum: http://www.politicsforumpoliticalworld.com/

It has recently been getting slow. I currently have a shared hosting server with Go Daddy.

The forum has been growing fairly consistently. We're not a huge forum. Today we had a lot people on. 25 on at one time, 105 within a 24 hour period. Do I need to upgrade to a dedicated host? Who do you recommend?

How can I change hosts as painlessly as possible? Thank you.


FP
Brandon Sheley
08-16-2007, 05:48 PM
I recommend www.fluidhosting.com

I strongly suggest against staying with godaddy for hosting. I cringe everytime I have to work on a site that's hosted with godaddy..
FreshPrince
08-16-2007, 05:54 PM
I really don't know jackshit about hosting. What are the key specifications I should be looking for? Like I really don't know what specifications = good host or good capacity.
JacBowen
08-16-2007, 08:13 PM
Ok, When looking for a host make sure they have the following.

1) Live support (that's online).
2) Ticket response time.
3) A phone number/Address (This sort of verifies there legit).
4) There page rank, a good host will normally have a good page rank.
5) There up time

Since your getting slow I would advise to contact the host your thinking of buying from asking them if they will cut you off after a certain CPU usage and what not.
Hope this helps.

Jac
FreshPrince
08-16-2007, 08:23 PM
OK, I am thinking of getting a "virtual dedicated host" which seems to be like 2-3 people sharing one server. Is there like a rule of thumb that exists for forum owners that says how many members are online at a given time and the corresponding hosting plan you should have? Thanks
chuchukuttie
08-17-2007, 02:40 AM
Why not go with www.bluehost.com
eUKhost.com
08-17-2007, 11:39 AM
This is my forum: http://www.politicsforumpoliticalworld.com/

It has recently been getting slow. I currently have a shared hosting server with Go Daddy.

The forum has been growing fairly consistently. We're not a huge forum. Today we had a lot people on. 25 on at one time, 105 within a 24 hour period. Do I need to upgrade to a dedicated host? Who do you recommend?

How can I change hosts as painlessly as possible? Thank you.

FP

I think even a high end VPS will be fine for you. You can upgrade to a Dedicated Server as per your requirements but at the moment Even a VPS will do for you.
JacBowen
08-17-2007, 12:15 PM
You could get a cheap dedicated server from dediwebhost.com it might be more powerfull that a VPS your find, just a thought ;).

Jac
FreshPrince
08-21-2007, 12:45 AM
What do you guys think is a fair prices for a year for a VPS?

Thanks for the suggestions. :)

-FP
EnIgMa1234
08-21-2007, 01:00 AM
about 250-600 is a good price per year
FreshPrince
08-21-2007, 01:39 AM
In terms of the best host, what do you guys think of this top ten list: http://www.hostindex.com/voteresults.shtm

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#4. StartLogic - Affordable web hosting with MySQL and PHP support, StartLogic is a good reliable web host! The company is also one of the most popular dedicated server poviders.

#5. BlueHost - Allowing multiple domains on a single account, BlueHost not only offers a low cost web hosting package but also a free domain name forever for new customers.

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#8. LunarPages - A great web host, although slightly more expensive than most budget web hosts, LunarPages compensates with bigger website hosting plans, $700 worth of free software, and a free domain name for life.

#9. BlueHost - Allowing multiple domains on a single account, BlueHost not only offers a low cost web hosting package but also a free domain name forever for new customers.

#10. EasyCGI - With the biggest Windows web hosting plan anywhere, 350GB of space and 3,500GB of traffic, the EasyCGI hosting plan is reliable and can be purchased on a monthly basis for $9.95.
eUKhost.com
08-21-2007, 07:54 AM
What do you guys think is a fair prices for a year for a VPS?

Thanks for the suggestions. :)

-FP

More than prices, it also depends on the service and support of the company. Go for a Managed VPS provider which will be helpful for you.
Marco van Herwaarden
08-21-2007, 09:12 AM
I would not go totally on the advice from toplist sites, they are not always reliable or objective.

Better to research a host on a site like http://www.webhostingtalk.com/ and review feedback from other users.
mtlcore
08-22-2007, 12:23 AM
Toplists are pure BS. Each host deals differently with each client. One client may be happy but another will not be. All depends on the needs of the client. For example, us vb admins want a really fast server with great support.

I suggest you take the $50 VPS Plan from ASmallOrange.com - I have been with them for 2 years now, I love them!!!