Should I use 9kd.net?

[Canuckkev]

Well, should I use 9kd.net, or stick with f2s while it lasts. Do you think 9kd is reliable? Any experiences. I am a cheap bastard, and don't want to spen over $30 a year on hosting.

[Cheap Bastard]

Originally posted by Canuckkev
I am a cheap bastard.
:D I've become a role model... :rolleyes:

[Cheap Bastard]

seriously though,

come on... any service with unlimited space or bandwidth should be laughed at and kicked in the... And for $15/yr? 10 GB/month for $15/yr... stop your important work for a minute and think.

i've had good experiences with digitalspace.net (starter plan, $36/yr) although technics said they were crummy.

f2s is pretty crummy as well, but they are free... All a question about priorities and budgets, i guess.

[stu]

digitalspace seems pretty cheap and they offer static IP as well...

how's the tech support at digitalspace.net? they got any support forums?

any problems with uptime?

[Cael]

I won't recommend 9kd.net at all.

[Synergy]

Well I would only spend $15 bucks a year for hosting until I really need to upgrade.............

I would suggest www.34sp.com for their basic $15 a year plan ( you only get 400 MB of bandwidth though.). When you grow out of your budget then move on.

[Technics]

you want to pay no more than $30 a year and want reliable hosting?

how much space you want? and bandwidth i know someone who sells 25mb and 1gb bandwidth for $25 a year but its not commcercial and not me selling it either.

[jiminsd]

You could take a look at http://www.hosturbo.com

[Canuckkev]

Originally posted by Technics
you want to pay no more than $30 a year and want reliable hosting?


Well of course I would like that...I don't expect that. The thing is that I don't want to spend too much money. It's just a personal site. And currently I am not sure if I will continue it.

I only need about 30 MB max space, and probably less than 1 GB/month of bandwidth.

[Cheap Bastard]

Originally posted by stu
digitalspace seems pretty cheap and they offer static IP as well...

how's the tech support at digitalspace.net? they got any support forums?

any problems with uptime?
(my) SurferBeware.com is hosted with them. I've never gone there and have it time out on me. Then again, i don't often check multiple times daily, but i've probly gone there several hundred times still, so what's the odds?

The support may be a bit on the slower side, but it's never taken a question more than 2 days to be responded to. Usually is taken care in under a day.

[Canuckkev]

Should I use hosturbo.com then?

[curiousity]

Try http://www.discount-hosting.com

I really like them and they are FAST & RELIABLE.

[psx-dude]

why not my host: http://www.psx-dude.net I just installed apache 1.3.20 and since i am always here and noone has hosted with me, I offer good hosting :p Plus it's only $30 a year.

[Technics]

Since your always here you should know the rules about spamming too.

[jiminsd]

Originally posted by Canuckkev
Should I use hosturbo.com then?

I think I'm going to give them a try. They have a current special of 150mg and 1.5 gb for $19.95. Their servers are in PA and Chicken thought that could mean that they are with BurstNET.

The info on getting the special is at WebHostingTalk...
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?threadid=12192

[DroidCollector]

Wait a minute,I'm confused.In an earlier post psx-dude started a thread saying he was needing a host but now says he is a host.Did I miss something?

[Canuckkev]

Okay, I emailed 9kd.net with this message:


I am currently looking in to paid hosting for my personal
website. I have
only used free web hosting, but I would like a low
cost alternative that
has the features I want. 9kd.net easily meets my
needs for a host, but
I hesitate to sign up because it seems too good of
a deal for such a little
price. Similar plans cost upwards of $300 a
year, and you are offering
it for $15.99 a year. It makes me wonder how
you can offer such a great
deal. Also, features such as "unlimited
disk space" are hard to justify.
Many peole online who I have had contact
with would not recommend me trying
9kd.net. Here is what they have
said: "come on... any service with unlimited
space or bandwidth should be
laughed at and kicked in the... And for $15/yr?
10 GB/month for
$15/yr... stop your important work for a minute and think."
and "I won't
recommend 9kd.net at all." Also, I held a poll for the question
"Should I
use 9kd.net?" and 4 said "yes", and 7 said "no". Also, I would
like to
know if you plan on keeping the current price, or if it is an

introductory offer. Thank you.

And they responded:



The reason why we try to offer unlimited is because we are trying to be
nice to people. Some people who have voted may have a hosting company of
their own. We know how frustrating a limit on space can be. We have people
who are uploading hundreds of megs and we aren't complaining to them.


That's why we are going to start co-locating soon in July. We will keep
our current price.

Keep in mind though that this hosting is for webmasters
with tight budget. Before we started this hosting business, we were thinking
about opening up a free domain webhosting service. We've realized that
we wouldn't last a long time if we did. That's why we started a paid webhosting,
but it's for a very cheap price.

We're just trying to be nice to people
around the world. Giving them a chance to get a hosting.
We even have
12 year old peopel signing up because many other hosts are too expensive.


If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask us.

Kind
Regards,
John Lee
9kd.net


Took about 2 days. Don't sound too professional, I still haven't been completely convinced not to use them yet though.

[stu]

2 days? And this is a small host right?

[gyrbo]

I think you should use them. Just do it. I like people with that kind of responses.

[DroidCollector]

so what's the general rule here?A small company that responds to a request within 2 days is acceptable compared to a large company responding in 2 days?Or is it the larger company should respond quicker or maybe the smaller company?

[gyrbo]

If you have a small company, you have fexer customers, so you can reply faster, cause you don't get so mutch mails.

[stu]

I've been looking for hosting myself. This past week I've been sending out tons of emails to many different companies. Most of the small ones replied almost within the hour, one replied within 5 minutes. Pretty darn fast. The medium sized ones, and even the large ones replied within 12-24 hours. Nothing longer than that..

[DroidCollector]

Hey Gyrbo,did you get my private message?

[gyrbo]

Originally posted by DroidCollector
Hey Gyrbo,did you get my private message?
Yep, did you get mine?

[Technics]

Anywhere upto 24 hours is good ... i can handle 48 hours but waiting longer than that for a response i get pissed off.

[ljprevo]

Originally posted by Canuckkev
Okay, I emailed 9kd.net with this message:

And they responded:

<snip>
That's why we are going to start co-locating soon in July. We will keep
our current price.
<snip>

We're just trying to be nice to people
around the world. Giving them a chance to get a hosting.
We even have
12 year old peopel signing up because many other hosts are too expensive.

<snip>

Took about 2 days. Don't sound too professional, I still haven't been completely convinced not to use them yet though.


Not co-locating yet? Sounds like they are resellers. Also, "We are trying to be nice to people" What?!? Even 12 year olds signing up? Parental support here anywhere?

I would stay away from this hosting outfit.

First question I would suggest to ask a host is where are they licensed to do business.

[gyrbo]

Didn't you knew they were reselling? I'm 13, any problem with that?

[jiminsd]

I agree with James... what's with the "we are trying to be nice to people" bit? What type of business plan is that??? I'm not saying they have to be rude to survive but I'd like to see something a little more business like in a response to give some confidence in their service.

To me, it looks like another Tacid all over again.

[ljprevo]

Originally posted by gyrbo
Didn't you knew they were reselling? I'm 13, any problem with that?

There is nothing wrong with 13 year olds, I just would not do business with them because they are not legal adults.

Also, most (repeat, I said most) 13 year old are not capable of running a full time business, nor are they knowledgeable. Taxes, insurance, etc, etc, etc. I understand there are the exceptions, like maybe yourself.

I am just warning people to be careful.

[gyrbo]

I dont think it's ran by a 13 year old, the guy just hosts one. He just want's to offer a good service, let him! Why are you people so rude to him?

[Cheap Bastard]

Originally posted by gyrbo
He just want's to offer a good service
are you hosted with him? If not, on what grounds are you saying he's got a good service?

[ReBeL X]

The above offer with hostturbo.com is no more.. they based in India! I woudnt trust a company in the sub continent anyway! they could be here today and gone tomorrow!

Im in the UK - so is it better if I have my site hosted by a UK host or is it ok to have a host lets say based in USA? what are your views on this?

[Haze]

I personally think it would be much better to host in the USA. Im not speaking as a us citizen cus im canadian, but the internet inforstructure is far more advanced there at the moment. As well as less expensive.

[ljprevo]

Originally posted by evilhaze
I personally think it would be much better to host in the USA. Im not speaking as a us citizen cus im canadian, but the internet inforstructure is far more advanced there at the moment. As well as less expensive.

It says you are from Brisbane, Australia. Living abroad?

I would have to say that if you are interested in speed then you should pick a server that is as close to your location as possible, shortest distance that info would have to travel.

[Haze]

Yes, im living and working in Australia at the moment.. it doesnt say im from Brisbane, Australia. It says my location is Brisbane, Australia :rolleyes:


Originally posted by ljprevo


It says you are from Brisbane, Australia. Living abroad?

I would have to say that if you are interested in speed then you should pick a server that is as close to your location as possible, shortest distance that info would have to travel.

[ljprevo]

Originally posted by evilhaze
Yes, im living and working in Australia at the moment.. it doesnt say im from Brisbane, Australia. It says my location is Brisbane, Australia :rolleyes:



Sorry. That is cool, I have alway wanted to visit Australia.

[jiminsd]

Originally posted by ReBeL X
The above offer with hostturbo.com is no more.. they based in India! I woudnt trust a company in the sub continent anyway! they could be here today and gone tomorrow!

Im in the UK - so is it better if I have my site hosted by a UK host or is it ok to have a host lets say based in USA? what are your views on this?

To give it a fair shake... Hosturbo servers are located in PA, USA. The company is in India.

[stu]

some bad comments about hosturbo..
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?threadid=13804

http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?threadid=13771

looks like they their webpage design was stolen from other hosts. pretty sad too if you look and compare..

[gyrbo]

Originally posted by Cheap Bastard

are you hosted with him? If not, on what grounds are you saying he's got a good service?

I didn't say he HAS a good service, I said that he WANT'S to offer a good service. Besides, they are on donhost, so they're just as good as any donhost reseller.