DamnX.us Problem with their hosting service - What can I do?

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  1. #1
    I have had a domain hosted on damnx.us since september and I have been submitting content on a weekly basis to a blog I set up there and now when I go to the site is is down "connection error in database".

    I contacted their support department and told them of the problem and they told me the site had been down for 4 days! No explanation why it is not fixed, just told to wait.

    The problem is I cant wait as Google is now indexing the error pages and it is affecting my SERP.

    What can I do - you can guess I have no back up of the blog...am I best cutting my loses and transfering the domain to a more reliable hosting company?
     
    geester1, Dec 17, 2010 IP
  2. PsyHost

    PsyHost Well-Known Member

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    #2
    you're better off cutting your losses and moving to a more professional hosting company!
    and you should always remember to back up!
     
    PsyHost, Dec 17, 2010 IP
  3. geester1

    geester1 Well-Known Member

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    yeh I know now to back up...
     
    geester1, Dec 17, 2010 IP
  4. Sxperm

    Sxperm Notable Member

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    How much you are paying with current hosting company? I would recommend get outta there asap. 4 days in downtime is a nightmare and it shows Google how unreliable your website is. You do not have to worry about website transfer because most of hosting companies are eager to do it for you. They can get your website transferred with no downtime and more importantly - FREE.
     
    Sxperm, Dec 17, 2010 IP
  5. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    Its seem like I can access damx website.

    So I assume your website already up at this moment?

     
    mentos, Dec 18, 2010 IP
  6. traviscw

    traviscw Member

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    If your site is still down I can get you a deal that would pretty much match it if you just PM me or reply.
     
    traviscw, Dec 21, 2010 IP
  7. aassociatehit

    aassociatehit Well-Known Member

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    #7
    look for a reliable host and move your site
     
    aassociatehit, Dec 21, 2010 IP
  8. mdcarlos

    mdcarlos Active Member

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    get out of there and ask for refund (which they won't pay u back). don't trust no indians
     
    mdcarlos, Jul 21, 2011 IP
  9. webmaster12#

    webmaster12# Peon

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    That is why you should only go for reliable and trusted web hosts.
     
    webmaster12#, Jul 22, 2011 IP
  10. geester1

    geester1 Well-Known Member

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  11. SolidShellSecurity

    SolidShellSecurity Banned

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    wow that is scary!
     
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  12. Dj.c

    Dj.c Peon

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    Geester1, wise men said think twice and act wise. good luck with your next host, do remember to check out their review/reputation and walking around the forum for some word of mouth before placing an order.
     
    Dj.c, Jul 1, 2012 IP
  13. livetecshosting

    livetecshosting Peon

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    #13
    Also make sure to get free trial before sign up to new host. Most of shared hosting companies do oversell with all services.
     
    livetecshosting, Jul 2, 2012 IP
  14. PromptSpace-Kushal

    PromptSpace-Kushal Member

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    well first thing is did you check your wp-config.php file properly. That error means wordpress isint able to connect to you DB.
     
    PromptSpace-Kushal, Jul 2, 2012 IP
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    Hostwinds_Dan Active Member

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    You could indeed focus on the problem at hand. The issue may have simply been a corruption of the wp-config.php!
     
    Hostwinds_Dan, Jul 2, 2012 IP
  16. atxsurf

    atxsurf Peon

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    this is a 2 year old thread you are replying to and I hope his hosting contract has expired by this time
     
    atxsurf, Jul 3, 2012 IP