These are 2 different things.

Users online is measured during the cookie timeout period (default 900 seconds), so if 50 people in a 15 minute period come online, you will see 50 online users.

The number of MySQL connections is the maximum number of connections at 1 time. As a MySQL connection only last as long as it takes to generate the page, you could be having 100 online users loading pages with a 5 second interval, and never have more then a few MySQL connections at the same time. On the other hand 1 single user loading simultaneous 50 pages in different windows could (try to) create 50 concurrent MySQL connections.

My clients run on dedicated HostGator servers and they are blazing fast. Couple that with great support and I've never had a reason to shop elsewhere.

I use Hostgator, www.d2-link.com and its awesome !
They make Db back ups every sunday :D

HostGator makes db backups every Sunday? I didn't know that.

Ok didn't know this, I am using HostGator Reseller account, now I need a new host... any recommendations?

Mike.

Hostgator; best and most reliable shared servers. Period. *** Advertising removed ***

what does you spamming your site link have to do with hostgator being "best and most reliable shared servers. Period."???

And i've heard far less complaints about other hosting companies then HostGator. But i guess its good if you've got 11 members.

www.netsixers.com

Their client area is http://clients.netsixers.com

I agree with FRDS, why have you posted your sites link? SPAM!!!!!

Regards Jason :)

Well there billing blows..they put a hold on my site(it had ONE person on) AND there hosted by Ipowser so there kanda fake

Are the Bots and spiders counted under users?
My forum has seen an increase from 20 members online to 200 users including spiders.
And on an average my forum uses 35-40 GB of Bandwidth per month.
Which cheap and reliable host is recommended for me?

I have a dedicated server with hostgator. i normally have at least 100 users on my forum at a time and i've been very happy with hostgator. speed has not been a problem since switching to them and for the most part, their customer service/support team is outstanding. as with any "level 1" type environment, you'll run into the occasional person who is just phoning it in....but I would definitely recommend them overall.

i have never had to wait on the phone (or their live online chat system) for more than 5 minutes....and it's usually less than 2 if that helps.

speed ok... but. they have so many restriction.... we cant put adbrite inline on it or your board will be suspended as spam .... i suggested NO.. big NO...

Host Gator is the worst hosting company I've ever encountered.

I highly don't recommend them!