Web Hosting 100MB/2.5GB for $5.95 per YEAR! UPDATE

[c627627]

My c627627.com domain name is about to expire and I got a renewal notice for $6.49/year.

Is that a good deal?

 

[cmv]

Originally posted by: c627627
My c627627.com domain name is about to expire and I got a renewal notice for $6.49/year.

Is that a good deal?

Yes. You might be able to save a buck or two elsewhere but that is good enough that I wouldn't bother looking. If you insist on looking, I think 1and1.com is $5.99 but I find their web interface for DNS to be confusing, bloated, and a general pain in the rear.

 

[Seizure]

Do I have to get a domain name? Couldn't I just directly used the ip address of the machine?

Example. Instead of say Seizure.com I can do 12.34.56/~Seizure

Or something like that? Also when is the next special. I just read the thread today and I guess I missed out.

 

[Netopia]

Why must one use the Telnap name servers? There are plenty of good, free DNS providers out there who provide total zone control... why the lock down to ns#.telnap.com?

Joe

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: Netopia
Why must one use the Telnap name servers? There are plenty of good, free DNS providers out there who provide total zone control... why the lock down to ns#.telnap.com?

Joe

We want to be able to have access to the zone file if we get a complaint about you or there is a domain specific attack or error. Without DNS access we have no access. What we can offer is for you to edit dns zones on our server, and you should email sales if you need that.

Eric

 

[tinkakat]

Originally posted by: AgaBooga

Originally posted by: tinkakat
I,am in for $5.95

As in you're signed up? If so, you probably just barely made the deadline

I sure did after i signed up it expired.

 

[xerocool]

damn, i finally just got my stuff together. but DAMN this telnap is AWESOME, such a nice layout and control over what you can do... i'm going to be up all night reworking my website.

thanks devious and aga!

 

[KKCC]

I just check & this is expired. Maybe back soon??? (hint, hint)

 

[timswim78]

Originally posted by: gr8tango
oops. I tried to sign-up 7pm-ish PT today, thinking it was good through 9/20.

Got the "EXPIRED" response.

Bummer. I guess I'll have to go with Ripplehost.

I would definitely consider e-rice.net before Ripplehost. The owner of e-rice.net is very responisive to trouble tickets and help requests. Ripplehost has ZERO support.

 

[gr8tango]

e-rice looks decent, but I haven't seen them discussed much here. Anyone with comments? The pricing was comparable, but no Fantastico. I guess I really wanted to try fantastico on a host...

 

[super6628]

Yeah, when will this deal come back ? My wallet is waiting....

 

[chachster]

I took advantage of this and must say that is is a very good host. Speeds are great and the cpanel is hard to beat. When I had questions, the email replies were quick and provided the answer.

 

[xarmian]

I agree he's done a good job. It runs flawlessly and for the price can't be beat. I looked into a few other web hosts, which were more expensive, and even their main pages advertising their service ran slow. I'm just waiting for Fantastico to be enabled (hopefully by tomorrow as Devious Trap mentioned earlier in the thread). He's also been adding several other services to the control panel, and it's nice seeing new options and toys.

I too can't wait for another deal even if only remotely similar to the previous one, as I wish I had purchased the Byte2 option rather than the Byte1 now that I see how good it is. Oh well, I'll wait and hope

-Dave

 

[Ketteringo]

Originally posted by: gr8tango
e-rice looks decent, but I haven't seen them discussed much here. Anyone with comments? The pricing was comparable, but no Fantastico. I guess I really wanted to try fantastico on a host...

I've been on e-rice for just over a year now with absolutely no problem

I run www.idonk.com off there if you want to check speeds or whatever.

 

[Nnyan]

Just a few notes here. And I don't mean to jack thread or put anyone down. So far this service seems to be getting high recs.

At this price range for the specials its not uncommon to only accept Paypal (or similar). For only $6 for the year you're not risking much (monetary) but you don't have much recourse if there are issues.

Obviously this server (or pc as server since only specs were given, dual drives but are they SCSI and what is the capacity? Is this a windows or linux based hosting?) is being hosted at a data center which is a good thing. Other then the monthly charges for the hosting and services provided the only other expense will be bandwidth.

There lies my concern. Most hosting services that I would use (and currently use) specify the number of accounts per Server/CPU. Industry standard is anywhere from 16 to 64 accounts per CPU. At at 3Ghz level a minimum of 2GB/4GB per CPU is normal (you have to take into account normal server overhead and hosting related overhead).

Since no specs on minimums/limits where given (and no mention of how the resources are being managed.) this seems to me like a typical over-selling service. Which is normal for this type of offering, I don't want anyone to think otherwise.

What basically over-selling a server is when you sell more accounts then the server could normally manage if they were all active at the same time. EX: A server with a single 3Ghz Proc and 1GB of RAM with 93 accounts on it would be dedicating 32Mhz of CPU and 11MB of RAM to each account (this does not take in normal server overhead). Doing so relies on the fact that most accounts of this nature only use a part of their allocated resources and get very few "hits". This normally works out fine but expect problems during "peak" use times.

For what these types of accounts are this isn't necessarily a bad thing if you don't have high expectations (high SLA, etc...) and know what you are getting into ahead of time.

Having said that some of the smaller hosting offers are very good. As somone posted doing research is key, I would suggest checking out www.webhostingtalk.com.

 

[Netopia]

May want to change the title to "DEAD NOW" or something similar.

Thanks,

Joe

 

[Slappy00]

.....nuts i missed out.... oh well any other good deals on webhosting?...maybe a new thread?

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Slappy00
.....nuts i missed out.... oh well any other good deals on webhosting?...maybe a new thread?

There are always hundreds of web hosting deals, just be careful in who you choose.

Google CyberWings and AngetlNetworkz

 

[gr8tango]

hmm, no CyberWings and AngetlNetworkz - both had interesting stories. too bad not enough good references out there....

 

[indd]

There's some new offers now, so check them out .. this is the lower priced one. There are also two reseller plans. Can't decide between this and the Reseller Byte 2

Byte 3
? 325MB Web space
? 7,500 MB/Month Bandwidth (7.5GB)
? Unlimited FTP access
? Mail Scanner, virus scanner
? cPanel domain control panel
? 20 Email Accounts
? 10 MySQL databases
? 5 parked / addon domains
? 10 subdomains
? Fantastico Autoinstaller
? Web / FTP Stats
? FrontPage 2002 Extensions

? PHP / CGI / Perl
$15.95 /year

 

[Granorense]

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap

Originally posted by: realredpanda
i tryed to signup,but its paypal only?

I appreciate the recommendation AgaBooga

Due to the large fee's that it would cost to process credit cards, we can only accept paypal on these packages. If you want to pay via credit card we can only offer you the standard plan.

To anyone who wants to contact me directly, admin@telnap.com would be the best method of contact.

Hi Davious, do you overclock that server? Just kidding, sounds like a good deal specially since you seem to be well know here.

 

[Slappy00]

i ordered it two days ago...very fast service (i had access to my site within minutes), the site loads fast and for what i paid this deal is unbelievable.

 

[jellysandwichx]

How is Telnap's referral program?

-jellysandwich

 

[DeviousTrap]

The referral program is basically standard. You get a set percentage of the hosting the anyone you refer buys, as long as they are a customer. Rates are in the client area, and you are paid each month.

The current special will be up as long as I have room (probably another 10 accounts, or 3-4 reseller accounts)

If anyone is wanting to try the new Direct Admin control panel, you should wait a few days and I will have a promotion direct admin introductory sale.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
If anyone is wanting to try the new Direct Admin control panel, you should wait a few days and I will have a promotion direct admin introductory sale.

w00t go DirectAdmin!