HostGator?

I noticed in other threads HostGator is recommended by some members, I had a look and their pricing is fine for me as well.

I'd like to see some VB's running there, can anybody who host there post some links for me pls!

[UberMensch]

Quick update, I've now moved my forums onto my own dedicated webserver with RapidSwitch Ltd, so the link I posted before in this thread isn't an indicator of HostGator's service

[DieselTruck]

What about HostGators response time on transfering a Domain? I had to purchase one though another company since they had it locked down..

Also. How big do you boards have to get before you need a different option for hosting?

[DaFlameking]

transfering domains to host gator takes from 20 mins to 6 hours. mines was around 40 so i was very happy. Usually at other hosters it takes like 1-2 days

[Realbigsource]

Hostgator is the best, my forum is using HostGator: http://realbigsource.com/forum

[glennybee]

Currently using Hostgator and very very happy with the service.

Just starting out so not sure about big boards, etc.

But ticket system and Live Chat have been very helpful.

[Cobro]

i use http://www.bluehost.com

super service !!! check it out cheap as mofo

and will use it till i die

[SVTCobraLTD]

Well I have been happy with HostGator but I was told when I signed up my site wouldnt have a problem running on the Baby level. But yesterday I got my first error saying too many members are connected. I did sign up for a 3 year contract with them too. Guess I will have to wait and see and if it keeps happening, upgrade.

[Nineaxis]

Hi guys, I just did a quick live chat with them, check it out:

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A HostGator operator should be with you shortly! Thank you for your patience.

Welcome to HostGator Live Chat! You are now chatting with 'Priscilla T.'

Priscilla T.: Welcome to HostGator, how may I assist you?

Me: Hi Priscilla. I am running a web forum, and I heard good things about HostGator. On the other hand, I have also heard that HostGator shutsdown accounts that have moer than 25 users, and send more than 200 emails an hour. Is this true?

Priscilla T.: There is a 500 hourly email limit per domain on all shared servers;

Priscilla T.: That is true

Me: Ok, what about 25 members on at one time (with vBulletin)

Priscilla T.: What you mean by HostGator shutsdown accounts that have more than 25 users

Me: I was just reading reviews, and they said that for popular forums (mine has 6500 members), that Hostgator doesnt allow moer than 25 connections at once

Me: I want to move to you guys, but am just worried about this

Priscilla T.: Hostgator allow maximum of 25 connection simultaneously. If you having 5 domains, then its 25 connection each domain, and total of 125 connections.

Me: Wow ok... so it wouldn't work on a popular forum then

Priscilla T.: Correct

Me: Ok, Thank you.

[DieselTruck]

Anyone who has 25 or more users on at one have troubles with HostGator?

By the above quote. Doesn't look like you can..

[SVTCobraLTD]

Originally Posted by DieselTruck

Anyone who has 25 or more users on at one have troubles with HostGator?

By the above quote. Doesn't look like you can..

The other day I had 32 members of the site online at once. I was suprised I did not get an email about it. Not sure why but I am not complaining.