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mx · 14-11-2005, 10:41

My long-time canadian hosting has recently become a joke of endless failed connections and downtime, despite being told the server hasn't gone down in the last 2 months.

I have no idea whether there is a weak link outside their control or whether their just plain lying to me, but either way I'm going to move host cos it's really starting to piss me off!

I've narrowed it down either pipeten (sheffield) or mediatemple (california). Both offer the same services but mediatemple is almost half the price (exchange rate and all that!).

In any of your experience is there are uptime benefit of hosting in the uk and is it worth the extra cash???

Brown · 14-11-2005, 12:12

i'd only use the uk if you need physical access to the server, otherwise stateside is way cheaper.

mike_m · 14-11-2005, 12:18

too right. UK hosting is far too expensive in my opinion. Unless you need to be able to get to techs on the phone who have had a decent night's sleep that is.

Limbo · 14-11-2005, 12:50

I wouldn't make a choice just because you are told it is cheaper in the US. Rule out companies by comparing their attributes and weakenesses not their locality. I get a wicked deal from a UK company on my reseller account - my mate uses an Indian company and she rants about how cheap/efficient they are - there are some good sites that review and compare hosting companies. Do a bit of digging and ask the right questions.

thomasvining · 14-11-2005, 13:51

we've been with 4 different hosts in the 4 weeks we've had a site live, and to be honest my opinion is that pretty much most of them are a joke. We tried 2 US hosting companies, including Globat, which was absolutely shocking.... completely incompetent tech support who knew less than I do, and I'm a web designer, not a 'techie'.

Recently been with Pipex in the UK, which we opted for as their broadband service was wicked. Our shared hosting account went down loads of times, and then finally went down completely for 2 days while they rebuilt the server. We have just moved to their VPS, which they wouldn't help me with (I had to sign up for it myself and set it all up), and thats been pretty damn solid.... although I'm yet to say I'm impressed!

Limbo · 14-11-2005, 14:33

If you are looking for cheap UK reseller I have yet to find better than Heart Internet - Really good support, excellent accounts billing, have a 100% uptime disaster plan, bascially amazing features for the cash. Course this is only viable if you can afford a reseller - but if you have say; 10 sites, it's definitely worth considering.

(no affiliation)

I also use Rackspace and Media Temple and have been very pleased with them too... "If your basket breaks remember to have another to catch the eggs"

lyndon · 14-11-2005, 15:10

if your primary audience is UK based then host in the UK - it will affect your regional SERP with some engines.

Personally I use webattention.net but have had a bit of down time lately.....

roto · 14-11-2005, 15:16

Verio @ work for us (in the U.S.). A bit expensive, but there is never downtime...period.
(Unless I fuck up the apache config file.

shhhhh!)

Brown · 14-11-2005, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyndon

it will affect your regional SERP with some engines.

never thought of that. interesting...

seen.to · 17-11-2005, 00:15

I use ev1servers.net for personal and client stuff from home.

At work we've got 22 boxes co-loc at SunGard

martin ewing · 19-11-2005, 11:50

I think you should check for 24/7 tech support, 24/7 phone and chat support too along with reliable and reputed hosting and nice features provided by hosting service providers. IMO, you should go through some more popular forum reviews and also visit to go through reviews at webhostingunleashed.com. IMO, lycos.com, eukhost.com, and fasthosts.com are some of the good and reliable UK hosting.

lyndon · 20-11-2005, 06:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin ewing

IMO, lycos.com, eukhost.com, and fasthosts.com are some of the good and reliable UK hosting.

lycos are a search engine who offer a hosting service - definately not their core business...
eukhost.com appear to be a budget provider - check out comments http://www.forum2.co.uk/forums/showt...hlight=eukhost (backups/etc not provided etc...)
fasthosts can be expensive but have their own DC, better deals without the hidden charges can be got with some redbus providers.

Checkout www.webhostchat.co.uk for some good UK providers.

14-11-2005, 10:41	#1 (permalink)
mx fucksocks™ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: in the boosh Posts: 1,611	Should I host in the uk? My long-time canadian hosting has recently become a joke of endless failed connections and downtime, despite being told the server hasn't gone down in the last 2 months. I have no idea whether there is a weak link outside their control or whether their just plain lying to me, but either way I'm going to move host cos it's really starting to piss me off! I've narrowed it down either pipeten (sheffield) or mediatemple (california). Both offer the same services but mediatemple is almost half the price (exchange rate and all that!). In any of your experience is there are uptime benefit of hosting in the uk and is it worth the extra cash???

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mike_m Work faster microphone .. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,706	too right. UK hosting is far too expensive in my opinion. Unless you need to be able to get to techs on the phone who have had a decent night's sleep that is. __________________

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roto This is it - ground zero. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Paper St. Posts: 4,200	Verio @ work for us (in the U.S.). A bit expensive, but there is never downtime...period. (Unless I fuck up the apache config file. shhhhh!) __________________ fun: HGC v.4 \| last.fm: DT \| me \| *oi! fck u roto: ...via meebo! New to interweb design?** Your friends at dt can help.

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14-11-2005, 12:12	#2 (permalink)
Brown volkswagen yellow & gold Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: london, england. Posts: 6,214	i'd only use the uk if you need physical access to the server, otherwise stateside is way cheaper.

14-11-2005, 12:50	#4 (permalink)
Limbo On yer bike... Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,957	I wouldn't make a choice just because you are told it is cheaper in the US. Rule out companies by comparing their attributes and weakenesses not their locality. I get a wicked deal from a UK company on my reseller account - my mate uses an Indian company and she rants about how cheap/efficient they are - there are some good sites that review and compare hosting companies. Do a bit of digging and ask the right questions.

14-11-2005, 13:51	#5 (permalink)
thomasvining Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tokyo Posts: 334	we've been with 4 different hosts in the 4 weeks we've had a site live, and to be honest my opinion is that pretty much most of them are a joke. We tried 2 US hosting companies, including Globat, which was absolutely shocking.... completely incompetent tech support who knew less than I do, and I'm a web designer, not a 'techie'. Recently been with Pipex in the UK, which we opted for as their broadband service was wicked. Our shared hosting account went down loads of times, and then finally went down completely for 2 days while they rebuilt the server. We have just moved to their VPS, which they wouldn't help me with (I had to sign up for it myself and set it all up), and thats been pretty damn solid.... although I'm yet to say I'm impressed!

14-11-2005, 14:33	#6 (permalink)
Limbo On yer bike... Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,957	If you are looking for cheap UK reseller I have yet to find better than Heart Internet - Really good support, excellent accounts billing, have a 100% uptime disaster plan, bascially amazing features for the cash. Course this is only viable if you can afford a reseller - but if you have say; 10 sites, it's definitely worth considering. (no affiliation) I also use Rackspace and Media Temple and have been very pleased with them too... "If your basket breaks remember to have another to catch the eggs"

14-11-2005, 15:10	#7 (permalink)
lyndon Venti Macchiato Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 1,156	if your primary audience is UK based then host in the UK - it will affect your regional SERP with some engines. Personally I use webattention.net but have had a bit of down time lately.....

19-11-2005, 11:50	#11 (permalink)
martin ewing Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 32	I think you should check for 24/7 tech support, 24/7 phone and chat support too along with reliable and reputed hosting and nice features provided by hosting service providers. IMO, you should go through some more popular forum reviews and also visit to go through reviews at webhostingunleashed.com. IMO, lycos.com, eukhost.com, and fasthosts.com are some of the good and reliable UK hosting.

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