How to know that an hosting provider is good ?

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by svanderclock, May 5, 2008.

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    Hello,

    What to check to be sure than a server is on a good hosting company ? also that the dns are good ?

    thanks you by advance
    stephane
     
    svanderclock, May 5, 2008 IP
  2. boltok

    boltok Active Member

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    Check out forums such as http://www.webhostingtalk.com/ and ask around. That's the best way. If they have such an option, you can get a trial hosting from the company and see how that turns out.

    As for DNS hosting, it depends on a lot of things. It's not necessary (and not recommended) to have DNS hosted with the same company as the rest of your servers. My DNS servers are hosted at different parts of the US, one with a pretty cheap hosting company, and doing pretty well.

    If you're asking this question, I'd recommend you choose a good registrar and stick to their DNS servers and keep your own hosting separate.
     
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  3. sphere

    sphere Well-Known Member

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    Normally I would check how long they are in business by checking from whois query. And then search in WHT if they good or not. You can also check in the company forums if they have.
     
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    svanderclock Peon

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    how to check the quality of a webhosting ! even if i try it, how to check it's a good webhosting ? what are the point to check ?
     
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    I second webhostingtalk.com , use the search there and find out which one is the most talked about and recommended
     
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    I write to sales and ask a question. I measure time of response, and if I am correctly responded.

    For me support, is the key, price is second.
     
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    I would suggest you look for reviews.

    Though sometimes no reviews does not mean a host is bad.

    I've never seen any reviews of cyberwurx.com, though I was hosted with them for 6 years on their smallest plan and they were great. Top notch support.
     
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