Webhost recommendations?

[Ferc Kast]

After horrible customer service from my current web host for a major issue, I find myself in the market for a new web host.

I was curious if there were any decent ones that could be recommended, or ones I should completely avoid?

 

[D.T.]

What are you hosting? i.e., static site, some kind of CMS, custom app (if so, what language/framework/services do you need)?

 

[Ferc Kast]

It’s currently hosting a Wordpress blog, but I’m recoding my site into a custom CMS to have more control over what I will have on my site and its appearance.

 

[960design]

After horrible customer service from my current web host for a major issue, I find myself in the market for a new web host.

I was curious if there were any decent ones that could be recommended, or ones I should completely avoid?

https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2424725,00.asp

I have used most of these in the last couple of years for low priority sites and have had happy customers.

 

[fig]

Since no one else has, here's my referral code for Dreamhost (who I've used for several clients with no complaints):
https://www.dreamhost.com/r.cgi?115079

I have an account with MediaTemple for my personal and client sites, it's not as cheap as others (about 20 bucks a month) but great uptime and support.

 

[MacSince1985]

I have used MediaTemple for many years and still recommend them. Although the service quality has dropped a bit since they were acquired by GoDaddy.

I use Pair for clients with more limited needs (single website without excessive traffic). It's my go-to budget host.

I avoid GoDaddy and any EIG (Endurance International Group) hosts like the plague. Also, anyone promising "unlimited" anything often cannot deliver.

 

[jonnysods]

I throw my hat in for A2 Hosting.

If you choose them I'll flip you my affiliate link!

 

[ocabj]

I jumped around from shared hosting providers for 10 years or so and wound up on a Linode VPS. I was tired of arguing with Bluehost about server performance.

 

[Fillie]

After horrible customer service from my current web host for a major issue, I find myself in the market for a new web host.

I was curious if there were any decent ones that could be recommended, or ones I should completely avoid?

I recently switched to Veerotech after terrible experiences and support from a number of different hosts, including Bluehost. I've been quite happy with Veerotech for a number of reasons:
Fast support
Monthly billing (I hate paying for a full year upfront when I do not know if they are a quality host)
They have not (yet) tried to sell my anything (Bluehost was HORRIBLE for this! Everytime I signed into cPanel, there was so many ads and deals thrown in my face).

The only downside is that the micro package only allows you to host a single domain. You have to upgrade to the next tier to have unlimited domains. Its still quite affordable, but would be nice to be able to host a few more domains on the micro package.

Anyways, been very happy with them and available to speak with others about my experience. They are also listed as a recommended webhost in /r/webhosting.

If you wish to sign up to try them out, here is my affiliate link: https://affiliates.veerotech.net/clickthru.php?id=360.

Would anyone like to chat further?

 

[Shockwave78]

I am using AWS/Route53. It's amazing the amount of tools you get access to in the AWS dashboard.

 

[Odysee]

Personally I would recommend HawkHost or BigScoots.

www.webhostingtalk.com is the place to see what’s good and what’s not. WHB can literally make or brake a site.

 

[SigEp265]

I am not sure if this is allowed, but I do sales for a Smaller Canadian webhost: Websavers.
My affiliate link: https://clients.websavers.ca/whmcs/aff.php?aff=96

Pricing is ideal if you are american and can take advantage of no taxes, and better exchange rate USD > CAD.
No phone support but servers are not overloaded, and very prompt ticket/email support.

Just giving another option. I've hosted with them for about 10 years before taking on a part time sales role after referring a ton of people through the affiliate program.

-William

Do they support WordPress?

 

[bobbydaz]

For THE best customer support go with Siteground. Good value WordPress hosting and great support. Just read their online customer reviews says it all.

 

[lynchdavidh]

Depends on what you're looking for. WP Engine is far and away the top web hosting company for individual WordPress websites. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, SiteGround is also great. I recommend SiteGround to people a lot and get almost unanimously positive responses.