hosting problems

[Esk247]

what is going on in the hosting world? something i haven't been kept in the loop with?

i host websites with three different host companies, for the last 5 years they've all been fine, but since christmas i've had nothing but nightmares with all three.

they just don't reply or answer questions, one website is down as they haven't assigned a server :eek: i contact them by ticket and they just point to a page which explains what a server is!

another website won't let me upload files and says i need 'Administrator Access'

then transferring of domains & hosting is becoming a pain, instead of getting it done nice and quickly it can now take a week and half of my files disappear in the process which is a total pee take.

all three are now closed until monday, even though they clearly have problems with servers.

these aren't cheap foreign hosts either..they're UK hosts. GRRRR

[Carl-CSNM]

Transferring domains/hosting to a new provider is painless, if you let the new host do all the hard work for you, no files should be lost.

Seriously switch providers; any decent host will have support 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.

Who are you currently hosted with?

[That Guy]

I would suggest you look at Vidahost.

- UK Servers
- 24/7 Support via Phone and Email
- Customer Forums
- Automatic Daily Backups
- cPanel 11
- Free Setup
- Great Uptime Record

I'm sure they will even help with the transfer. I have been with them for over a year and their support is amazing. Have a look on Google for the testimonials.

Take a look: http://www.vidahost.com (http://my.vidahost.com/aff.php?aff=257)

Also here is a 10% Discount Code: CL10
(valid when paying annually)

[ServWise]

There are a number of good hosts who regularly post here (Ourselves included I would like to think :) ) who you might consider moving to one of them for your hosting.

We offer Windows and Linux hosting in both the UK and US with a 99.98% up-time guarantee (99.99% actual up-time) and with highly responsive 24/7 support..

[ServWise]

I would suggest you look at Vidahost.

- UK Servers
- 24/7 Support via Phone and Email
- Customer Forums
- Automatic Daily Backups
- cPanel 11
- Free Setup
- Great Uptime Record

I'm sure they will even help with the transfer. I have been with them for over a year and their support is amazing. Have a look on Google for the testimonials.

Take a look: http://www.vidahost.com (http://my.vidahost.com/aff.php?aff=257)

Also here is a 10% Discount Code: CL10
(valid when paying annually)

Is that an affiliate link?

[webhostuk]

what is going on in the hosting world? something i haven't been kept in the loop with?

i host websites with three different host companies, for the last 5 years they've all been fine, but since christmas i've had nothing but nightmares with all three.

they just don't reply or answer questions, one website is down as they haven't assigned a server :eek: i contact them by ticket and they just point to a page which explains what a server is!

another website won't let me upload files and says i need 'Administrator Access'

then transferring of domains & hosting is becoming a pain, instead of getting it done nice and quickly it can now take a week and half of my files disappear in the process which is a total pee take.

all three are now closed until monday, even though they clearly have problems with servers.

these aren't cheap foreign hosts either..they're UK hosts. GRRRR


I think you need a quality host which is serious about its business and client.


If you are looking for quality hosting provider you can check our site http://www.webhost.uk.net most of the forum members are already using us.

You can search for our reviews on this forum.

[ServWise]

Most of the forum members are already using us.


I would be VERY surprised if this was true...!!!!

[webhostuk]

I would be VERY surprised if this was true...!!!!

Good for you :)

[ServWise]

You can search for our reviews on this forum.

Nope, didn't find anything except for a couple of likely fake questions and answers, and a lot of badly written English....!!!

[webhostuk]

Nope, didn't find anything except for a couple of likely fake questions and answers, and a lot of badly written English....!!!


Looking at your signature, I can be sure you will find them fake (for someone who hardly has any recommendation or reviews) . :) Anyway its upto Esk247 to decide things.

[ServWise]

So "Fiona Davies" who asked a question about wordpress to which you immediately answered, has nothing to do with "Rachel Davies" who seems to be your live support chat person on your website.

Just a coincidence maybe.....

[webhostuk]

Just to add to the point : http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=928131 ( are cross checked reviews).
http://www.hostratings.co.uk/host_review.php?id=226

[dots and spots Jeff]

I have hosting with both vidahost (http://www.vidahost.com/) and hosted web (http://www.hostedweb.co.uk/) and can highly recommend both - never had any problems with either and have always had prompt and understandable support from both when I've needed to ask any questions.

I'm not affiliated to either - just a satisfied customer.

I did once have a hosting account with Telivo (now LCN I think?) and I couldn't recommend them - not a patch on the above two.

Jeff

[ServWise]

Just to add to the point : http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=928131 ( are cross checked reviews).
http://www.hostratings.co.uk/host_review.php?id=226

My responses are not questioning if your service is any good, your service may be second to none for all I know, but your statements that "most of this forums members are already using you." and that I could find many reviews of your services on "THIS" forum are simply false.

[webhostuk]

So "Fiona Davies" who asked a question about wordpress to which you immediately answered, has nothing to do with "Rachel Davies" who seems to be your live support chat person on your website.

Just a coincidence maybe.....


Now I really find you arguing like a kid :) . I am not sure what you are talking about,please verify the matter with Mods. And this forum is not for arguments, its better we stick to the subject.

Note : (Please verify your Doubts with mods)

[RBS]

Nope, didn't find anything except for a couple of likely fake questions and answers, and a lot of badly written English....!!!

Come on, chill :) They are based in UK, offering good service. I tried searching Google for feedback and couldnt find a single bad one, just happy people. If you dont like competitors, it doesnt mean you have to talk crap about them on public forum - its bad business ethics :)

[bigmouth241]

what is going on in the hosting world? something i haven't been kept in the loop with?

these aren't cheap foreign hosts either..they're UK hosts. GRRRR

Esk,

If you want good solid hosting without the arguing & sniping going on here, give me a shout.

Good prices, datacentres in Belfast & Gosport, plus as we're still small enough to care unlike some companies, you get the contact details (including mobiles!) of the people who matter. Plus we have a level of monitoring in place which allows us to see the rare faults coming & get to them before they become a problem...!

If you're interested let me know your requirements & I'll price something up for you.

[ServWise]

Come on, chill :) They are based in UK, offering good service. I tried searching Google for feedback and couldnt find a single bad one, just happy people. If you dont like competitors, it doesnt mean you have to talk crap about them on public forum - its bad business ethics :)

Rob, All I originally pointed our was that webhostuk's comments were outrageously wrong, If I was to tell blatant lies about my business then I would expect to be called out for them, just like Apple would for M$ etc etc. If they can prove that the majority of forum members here are hosting with them as they say then I will shut up.

[stugster]

Come on, chill :) They are based in UK, offering good service.

You must be talking about a different Hosting company than WEbHostUK. The owner lives nowhere near the UK - the only UK thing about WebHostUK is the physical location of the server.

[RBS]

I was talking about them: http://www.webhost.uk.net (http://www.webhost.uk.net/)

[stugster]

Yup.. That's the one :)

[Carl-CSNM]

I was talking about them: http://www.webhost.uk.net (http://www.webhost.uk.net/)

Yes, so was Stuart.

[RBS]

Hmm, who owns them then??

[Carl-CSNM]

Hmm, who owns them then??

Mr Sameer Kulkarni in India

[RBS]

So, are there any 100% UK hosting service providers left in UK?

[Carl-CSNM]

So, are there any 100% UK hosting service providers left in UK?

Yes, plenty.

[stugster]

So, are there any 100% UK hosting service providers left in UK?
What a silly question :p

Yes - there are loads. Carl is one of them.

[Dominic Taylor]

So, are there any 100% UK hosting service providers left in UK?
Tons! There's probably more real UK hosts than those tiny kiddy hosts which say they're in the UK but use cheap services elsewhere - with the advent of cheap servers from the likes of Rapidswitch the days of needing to use non-UK hosting are over. Not that anyone sensible would anyway!

[RBS]

Its hard to hide something from you guys, proper detectives :)

[Dominic Taylor]

Xerxes sits in the background and barks when he sees anything suspicious!

http://www.thdg.co.uk/seb/pics/xerxes.jpg

[internetspaceships]

I think you need a quality host which is serious about its business and client.


If you are looking for quality hosting provider you can check our site http://www.webhost.uk.net most of the forum members are already using us.

You can search for our reviews on this forum.


Yeah!! And we supply you and all the other UK web hosting companies with server/routing/backup hardware!

Wait, hang on. No we don't, we just supply quite a few *grins*

Aside from my blatant plug, that's a pretty bold claim you made there mate. Can you back that one up I wonder?

Regards

Jon

[Dominic Taylor]

Offhand I'd probably say the longer-established members here would have more UKBF clients. We have quite a few but probably not as many as CSNM, but on other forums where I've been a member for a very long time a greater % of members host with us than here.

It's all about relationships, unless of course you simply want to spam your company at every opportunity as seems common on so many hosting forums (daren't even say the name but fellow hosts will know where I mean :p)

[internetspaceships]

I'd agree completely with you. We have some "relationships" from here too. It's quite a giggle sometimes watching some people pounce on every slight chance like an eagle from a mile high spotting a skinny mouseling (if there is such a word) toddling along the ground.

[dots and spots Jeff]

It's quite a giggle sometimes watching some people pounce on every slight chance like an eagle from a mile high spotting a skinny mouseling (if there is such a word) toddling along the ground.

I'm rather chuffed to be described as a skinny mouseling!

Jeff

[internetspaceships]

The joys of analogies mate :-)

[ServWise]

Mr Sameer Kulkarni in India

That explains the broken English then. Wonder if Rachel Davies who seems to be their live chat person is really Rachel Davies or is it Mr Sameer Kulkarni in drag pretending to be an anglophile for the pretence that the business is not run from India? Or am I just being cynical?

[internetspaceships]

Well let's be honest, nothing wrong with being run from India really.

Tech support calls would certainly make you feel like you were ringing the rest of the british companies like banks, building societies, computer manufacturers.....

[stugster]

Or am I just being cynical?

Not at all. Daniel Smith seems to never sleep - for the past four days he's been on the site ready to talk to me from 7am up until 12midnight! Hardcore dedication or what ;)

[ServWise]

Well let's be honest, nothing wrong with being run from India really.

Tech support calls would certainly make you feel like you were ringing the rest of the british companies like banks, building societies, computer manufacturers.....

Not at all, nothing wrong, we are not "totally" British ourselves, some of our team is in Italy and in Australia also (Although the Aussie is a ex-pom so maybe doesn't count). :)

[MartCactus]

Not at all. Daniel Smith seems to never sleep - for the past four days he's been on the site ready to talk to me from 7am up until 12midnight! Hardcore dedication or what ;)

Between 12 midnight and 7am he's working in the Nike factory!

[internetspaceships]

On the subject of Indian callcentres there's alot of Indian guys called Dave aren't there?