1and1 hosting...any experiences?

[gbrown]

I'm looking for someone to host a SQL server for a "new" product I'll be rolling out next year. I've been reading all the "1and1" ads in the mags, and was wondering if any of you have had experience with them.

-or-

If you can make a suggestion for someone YOU like that won't break my rather meager bank.

Thanks...

[Corey]

You want some serious hassle free hosting? If you can afford $9 per month ($99 per year prepaid) you *cannot beat* the performance and features of a 4U shared hosting account at http://www.tera-byte.com . I have been using them for years and have never had a single glitch. The features are many, and there is a great control panel to admin your account. Can't say enough good things about Tera-byte, they are simply the best.

Corey Milner
Creative Director, Indigo Rose Software (http://www.indigorose.com)

[Brett]

I have been using one 1and1 account for a while now. Overall it is OK. The features are there and it performs OK for what I use it for (a small hobby site). I am not crazy about the control panel, but it does the trick.

However, I would have to agree with Corey that Tera-Byte is the way to go for cheap hosting. I have been hosting several accounts on Tera-Byte for about 5 years now with never a problem. The service is fantasic, the speed is good and the features are all there.

[gbrown]

I'm popping 'em a note to see if they off SQL server as an option on one of their configurations. THanks for the info!

[Dermot]

I have been using myhosting.com http://myhosting.com for about four years now and have had no problems. They offer SQL Server starting from $25 a month which I also use and again no problems. They are based in Toronto.

Dermot

[DigitalFootprint]

I have been using www.webhost4life.com the offer a sql,mysql and a slew of services. Unlimted bandwidth is an excellent choice. They have excellent service. I use it for www.doyousnap.com and www.utoolities.com

[eric_darling]

I am a two-year old customer of www.srlhosting.com

The service is legendary - check them out. Rob is really on the ball. I regularly see some of the fastest server speeds from my own server compared with just about any other site I ever visit. They also have very fair reseller plans which make it possible to actually make a buck or two when you need to host sites you build for your clients.

[Intrigued]

Amsuser.com is hosted with 1and1.com (thanks Brett for the headsup) and it seems to be a well laid out operation all-in-all.

I tried their technical support via telephone once to see how it faired and I received a quick reply and accurate reply to my question.

It may not be the cheapest, but, it's not pricey either.

[navico]

I have been with http://www.nosoft.com since last 2 years so i advise all of you to join them as they are very affordable with really high quality.

Regards

[rhosk]

I have been with spam since last 2 years so i advise all of you to join them as they are very affordable with really high quality.

Regards
Looks, smells and tastes like spam. You guys never give up :rolleyes

[Desmond]

1and1 oversells their servers (as do most hosts -- GoDaddy especially!!). But for the price, you can't really beat them.

On the other hand, if you need tecnical support, go with a smaller company (they'll actually see you as a name, not just a $x.xx/month customer -- Though I don't have any suggestions). I contacted 1and1 technical support once, they just shot back links to their FAQ (which i read, didn't even remotely address my questions) ... not that I expected much more for the price.

[Mina]

I use VodaHost (www.vodahost.com) (www.mina-e.com). They have a very helpful vB forum, and the price is worth it.

[Intrigued]

1and1 oversells their servers (as do most hosts -- GoDaddy especially!!). But for the price, you can't really beat them.

On the other hand, if you need tecnical support, go with a smaller company (they'll actually see you as a name, not just a $x.xx/month customer -- Though I don't have any suggestions). I contacted 1and1 technical support once, they just shot back links to their FAQ (which i read, didn't even remotely address my questions) ... not that I expected much more for the price.

Odd, as I received a quick pickup and answer from them. But, that was shortly after I signed up with the FREE service bonanza that Brett alerted us to back in I believe it was 2004(?)

:yes

[Corey]

I use tera-byte.com for all my sites. Have for many years without any problems. Awesome support. A 4U account costs $99 per year and works well for most sites. But I've been meaning to try GoDaddy, nice prices.

[Intrigued]

Corey will start using 1and1.com. It's is written in the stars (and this 50 cents cystal ball shows him clicking the Buy It Now! button on their Website).

:D

[cgirolet]

i'm using 1and1 too no problem

[Tek]

We just switched all of our web and email hosting to tera-byte.com and I'm very impressed with the service, reliability and support. Much better than our previous hosting provider. Two thumbs up. :yes :yes

[Tuberculosis]

It is known that 1and1.com is stable and almost never down... but they have terrible customer service. I used them years ago and tried to purchase some domains from them a couple of months ago. I ended up going to godaddy to purchase my domains and paying more due to poor customer support from 1and1 and the way their system is setup. I normally use godaddy for my domains.

A couple of years ago I had a site with them and it was ok... it worked and was never down. I had an issue with something (can't remember what)... might have been a simple question, and it was never answered until I "got ugly."

Anyway, I know a couple of people who swear by 1and1... others swear at them... :lol

I've used http://www.fluidhosting.com since 2002 or so.... great uptime (never down) and the customer support is top-notch.

edit: a good place to look for hosting: http://www.webhostingtalk.com

(I do not own fluidhosting or webhostingtalk... nor do I get any funds for recommending people to FH... I'm simply a customer...)

[JXBURNS]

Been with http://uk2.net/ for last 7 years using dedicated servers. In early days their support was c**p but these days I have no problems with them. They are cheap as well for what I want (non-business) and have never had a problem with reliability.

John