Godaddy hosting , Yes or No? Rep for Good Responses

strumpetto · 09-09-2007, 11:53 AM

Looking for a hosting service with good customer service as my top priority. Consequently, I do not know if Godaddy is a good choice given that they are such a large provider. Who has primo customer service? What type of storage do I need for just starting sites, 5mb or just go to 100mb if I go with Godaddy?
I am looking for a place that can support a good forum , pictures and video.

whitebark · 09-09-2007, 01:05 PM

Godaddy's hosting can be a nightmare. I purchased one year hosting there to put some directories on it and it's been nothing but problems. From slow servers to their techs resetting the permissions for every file and folder in the account for no reason - they can be a nightmare.

And when you contact them they are clueless. like when they reset all the permissions (which of course not only makes your websites useless it also opens multiple security holes) they blamed it on me. After five or six calls they finally admitted they did it but refused to compensate me for their error.

Put it this way - I won't be renewing my hosting and will be moving the websites to another server.

strumpetto · 09-09-2007, 03:25 PM

for hosting medium sized sites with forums , videos , and photos?

**IAmAllanShore** · 09-09-2007, 09:33 PM

I use GoDaddy for a few dozen sites now, and have been pleased overall. You do not have "power user" options (Not even a real CP) and things like cgi and php are iffy (Same with any kind of script that GD could view as a threat at all), but if you just have plain old "Vanilla" sites that are heavy on video/traffic, you can't beat their prices for huge storage space and bandwidth for unlimited sites at $7 a month or so

strumpetto · 09-10-2007, 01:05 AM

people here speak quite highly of it. Thanks for the info.

montsa007 · 09-10-2007, 04:34 AM

never used them, but will you buy a house from a drugstore owner?
its speciality is in domains not hosting

Krossat · 09-10-2007, 04:44 AM

I recently took the deluxe account where i can have unlimited domains hosted with the same account.

Setting my domains up with the hosting is a charm!!! As 90% of my domains reside with GoDaddy, it makes it very easy to set up domains for hosting and launch sites on them for a short time till they sell.

The new domain hosting config is automatic if the domains are hosted in the same account. I'm not sure about the bandwidth and the speed tho.

The only think lacking is the customer support. I was initially having a little problem with th efolder permissions which i had to figure out myself. The support has a typical answer "We do not support technical => coding issues, there is somthing wrong with ur script , which we cant support."

Other than that, i havent had any real problems so far.

Netizen · 09-10-2007, 05:18 AM

I used to have godaddy hosting for a long time and never had any problem,I would highly recommend them,telling from my experience ..

hostparlor · 09-11-2007, 12:38 AM

Do not go with godaddy, Look up godaddy testimonials they are horrible for support (the main aspect your looking for)

GfxTuts · 09-11-2007, 12:43 AM

How much would you like to pay and perhaps we can refer you to someone!

montsa007 · 09-11-2007, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hostparlor

Do not go with godaddy, Look up godaddy testimonials they are horrible for support (the main aspect your looking for)

Lol i think thats enough shame on godaddy

RaviUTA · 09-11-2007, 02:45 AM

If U wanna use PHP? Then NO. if U wanna use ASP.Net, Then yes.

hostparlor · 09-16-2007, 10:56 AM

Do they offer windows and linux hosting? I take it they do "asp.net"

zangief · 09-16-2007, 11:05 AM

downtime near to zero , for my main site I had an unexplainable slowness like a redirect and moved but I have some sites there.It is better to take deluxe hosting and don't forget to use promo codes they'll save you more than 20-25 usd if you are going to buy.
But there is a proverb , domain from a registrar , hosting from a hosting firm

sufi · 09-16-2007, 11:24 PM

From my experience:

If you need hosting, get it from professional webhost, not a domain registrar offering it as a side business.

If you need domain name, get it from professional domain registrar, not a web hosting company offering it by becoming resellers of other registrars.

09-09-2007, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
strumpetto NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 87 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Godaddy hosting , Yes or No? Rep for Good Responses Looking for a hosting service with good customer service as my top priority. Consequently, I do not know if Godaddy is a good choice given that they are such a large provider. Who has primo customer service? What type of storage do I need for just starting sites, 5mb or just go to 100mb if I go with Godaddy? I am looking for a place that can support a good forum , pictures and video.

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strumpetto NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 87 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Thanks for the info , so who do you recommend, for hosting medium sized sites with forums , videos , and photos?

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IAmAllanShore Forum Moderator Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Esse quam videri Posts: 8,332 148.25 NP$ (Donate)	I use GoDaddy for a few dozen sites now, and have been pleased overall. You do not have "power user" options (Not even a real CP) and things like cgi and php are iffy (Same with any kind of script that GD could view as a threat at all), but if you just have plain old "Vanilla" sites that are heavy on video/traffic, you can't beat their prices for huge storage space and bandwidth for unlimited sites at $7 a month or so __________________ I resolve to try to be more noob-friendly. BXV.us at $1 no reserve auction! RegisterBetter.com - in BetaMode Something Witty This Way Comes...

09-10-2007, 01:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
strumpetto NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 87 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	I think I am going to go with Polurnet, most people here speak quite highly of it. Thanks for the info.

09-10-2007, 04:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
montsa007 Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,087 483.90 NP$ (Donate)	never used them, but will you buy a house from a drugstore owner? its speciality is in domains not hosting

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Krossat krossat.com Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3,623 1,035.00 NP$ (Donate)	I recently took the deluxe account where i can have unlimited domains hosted with the same account. Setting my domains up with the hosting is a charm!!! As 90% of my domains reside with GoDaddy, it makes it very easy to set up domains for hosting and launch sites on them for a short time till they sell. The new domain hosting config is automatic if the domains are hosted in the same account. I'm not sure about the bandwidth and the speed tho. The only think lacking is the customer support. I was initially having a little problem with th efolder permissions which i had to figure out myself. The support has a typical answer "We do not support technical => coding issues, there is somthing wrong with ur script , which we cant support." Other than that, i havent had any real problems so far. __________________ <<< Krossat's Blog : Launching Soon - Available Names & Drop Software Site >>> <<< Disclosable Available Domain Lists : : GeoGeneric "US" Domains >>> <<Profit Hour>> <<Image Gallery>> <<Comedy Central>>

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Netizen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,750 371.36 NP$ (Donate)	I used to have godaddy hosting for a long time and never had any problem,I would highly recommend them,telling from my experience .. __________________ Domain Coupons

09-11-2007, 12:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
hostparlor Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 87 15.25 NP$ (Donate)	Do not go with godaddy, Look up godaddy testimonials they are horrible for support (the main aspect your looking for)

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GfxTuts NamePros Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 66 2.25 NP$ (Donate)	How much would you like to pay and perhaps we can refer you to someone! __________________ Photoshop Tutorials \| Learn to make a website

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RaviUTA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,245 59.00 NP$ (Donate)	If U wanna use PHP? Then NO. if U wanna use ASP.Net, Then yes.

09-16-2007, 10:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
hostparlor Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 87 15.25 NP$ (Donate)	Do they offer windows and linux hosting? I take it they do "asp.net"

09-16-2007, 11:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
zangief NamePros Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 88 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	downtime near to zero , for my main site I had an unexplainable slowness like a redirect and moved but I have some sites there.It is better to take deluxe hosting and don't forget to use promo codes they'll save you more than 20-25 usd if you are going to buy. But there is a proverb , domain from a registrar , hosting from a hosting firm __________________ Mobile Directory Property Directory

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sufi NamePros Expert Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: LinksHut.com Posts: 7,377 82.88 NP$ (Donate)	From my experience: If you need hosting, get it from professional webhost, not a domain registrar offering it as a side business. If you need domain name, get it from professional domain registrar, not a web hosting company offering it by becoming resellers of other registrars. __________________ Concrete Polishing FMOZ Web Directory -- Beachside Domains

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