Webhost Info

kq76 · 04-28-2008, 06:09 PM

If you do a search for "webhost" you should get a tonne of threads with a tonne of info. From those results I'd then search again each page for "webhost" or "host" as there is a lot of noise in threads. After a quick look myself, here are some threads to get you started:

So, uh. Webhosts. Again. (started for non-OOTP reasons, but some OOTPers gave some good info)
Free Website Provider For OOTP 2007 (don't get excited about free being in the title, he was just looking for one)
Webhosts Directory (idea never really took off, but Fidel listed his there... feel free to add more)

Note that some posts may be years old and CommishJoe's service was sold to another company so who knows what it is like now. There are still numerous recommendations both positive and negative though. You'll also learn a lot more by reading those threads (like features you might want/need) than just finding recommendations for webhosts.

One of the most popular services with OOTPers with Fidel's AllSimBaseball.com service. I personally have never used his service, but many here do and he does go out of his way to help people here so I'm sure he's even more so with his company.

It'd be great if some commishes could also chime in with the amount of space, bandwidth, etc one would want to look for in a hosting plan. Beware that OOTP 2k7/8 leagues require a lot more than OOTP6.5- leagues.

Corsairs · 04-28-2008, 07:36 PM

I can definitely vouch for the quality of Fidel's AllSimBaseball hosting service. I am a complete neophyte when it comes to website creation. Fidel made it incredibly easy to get our website off the ground, which in turn enabled me to focus on the league itself. He does a great job of making himself available to answer questions as well. Very responsive service; it comes highly recommended.

Our service provides us with 7 GB of storage. Fidel also offers a 20 GB plan. For us, though, the 7 GB have been just fine to this point.

Recte44 · 04-28-2008, 08:21 PM

westhost.com

top notch host provider. I've had them for a while now, what a night and day difference over my last provider (startlogic.com - never EVER use them).

DWK · 04-29-2008, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsairs

I can definitely vouch for the quality of Fidel's AllSimBaseball hosting service. I am a complete neophyte when it comes to website creation. Fidel made it incredibly easy to get our website off the ground, which in turn enabled me to focus on the league itself. He does a great job of making himself available to answer questions as well. Very responsive service; it comes highly recommended.

I have to agree with Corsairs, Fidel's AllSimBaseball has been great.

Stu · 04-29-2008, 09:44 AM

I use Bluehost. I honestly have never had a problem with them until the last 2 days. My site has been down since about 2 pm yesterday. Their support keeps telling me they are "performing file system maintenance".

As far as their service, it's been pretty good. My only limitation has been installing processor heavy apps like a chat program. That's a common limitation with most Shared hosting plans though.

jazzrack · 05-02-2008, 08:04 PM

i use hostmonster (oddly enough it is a different arm of bluehost) and rarely have any issue. I didn't have the same problems as stu did. (my understanding is they were trying new shared hosting tech with hostmonster, maybe they are switching bluehost over? they should have notified you. bad service people) i even have a chat program running with no problems. It does slow down when the automatic back-ups kick in, but i suppose that is to be expected.

kagnew35 · 05-08-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

I use Bluehost. I honestly have never had a problem with them until the last 2 days. My site has been down since about 2 pm yesterday. Their support keeps telling me they are "performing file system maintenance".

As far as their service, it's been pretty good. My only limitation has been installing processor heavy apps like a chat program. That's a common limitation with most Shared hosting plans though.

Stu, you've been in my chat room, its is commercial but also has a free version for 25 users, not as customizable but still a very good option. See parachat.com Parachat rides on own server so no problems with that, is java based.

04-28-2008, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
kq76 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 4,844	Webhost Info If you do a search for "webhost" you should get a tonne of threads with a tonne of info. From those results I'd then search again each page for "webhost" or "host" as there is a lot of noise in threads. After a quick look myself, here are some threads to get you started: So, uh. Webhosts. Again. (started for non-OOTP reasons, but some OOTPers gave some good info) Free Website Provider For OOTP 2007 (don't get excited about free being in the title, he was just looking for one) Webhosts Directory (idea never really took off, but Fidel listed his there... feel free to add more) Note that some posts may be years old and CommishJoe's service was sold to another company so who knows what it is like now. There are still numerous recommendations both positive and negative though. You'll also learn a lot more by reading those threads (like features you might want/need) than just finding recommendations for webhosts. One of the most popular services with OOTPers with Fidel's AllSimBaseball.com service. I personally have never used his service, but many here do and he does go out of his way to help people here so I'm sure he's even more so with his company. It'd be great if some commishes could also chime in with the amount of space, bandwidth, etc one would want to look for in a hosting plan. Beware that OOTP 2k7/8 leagues require a lot more than OOTP6.5- leagues. __________________ Interactive Online League Directory - find or advertise a league today! The Canadian Baseball League - want to join or follow a Canadian OOTP6.5 league? Check us out. Maybe even help me convince them to expand and switch to OOTP2007! Hardball Heroes - a brand new huge super league (7 leagues of 12 teams each) using OOTP8 headed by 3 veteran commishes. Been waiting to join an OOTP8 league? Me too. Join this one!

04-28-2008, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Corsairs Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 250	I can definitely vouch for the quality of Fidel's AllSimBaseball hosting service. I am a complete neophyte when it comes to website creation. Fidel made it incredibly easy to get our website off the ground, which in turn enabled me to focus on the league itself. He does a great job of making himself available to answer questions as well. Very responsive service; it comes highly recommended. Our service provides us with 7 GB of storage. Fidel also offers a 20 GB plan. For us, though, the 7 GB have been just fine to this point. __________________ Commissioner of the Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance (PEBA) Owner of the Aurora Borealis Join PEBA or contact me for more info!

04-28-2008, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Allis, WI Posts: 1,467	westhost.com top notch host provider. I've had them for a while now, what a night and day difference over my last provider (startlogic.com - never EVER use them). __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner; Owner, Las Vegas Hustlers: Monty Brewster World Baseball Association Chairman; Owner, Pago Pago Coconuts: Global Unified Baseball Association

05-02-2008, 08:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
jazzrack All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: libertarian hell Posts: 1,710	i use hostmonster (oddly enough it is a different arm of bluehost) and rarely have any issue. I didn't have the same problems as stu did. (my understanding is they were trying new shared hosting tech with hostmonster, maybe they are switching bluehost over? they should have notified you. bad service people) i even have a chat program running with no problems. It does slow down when the automatic back-ups kick in, but i suppose that is to be expected. __________________ With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censored, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably." If you can't take a little bloody nose, maybe you oughtta go back home and crawl under your bed. It's not safe out here. It's wondrous, with treasures to satiate desires both subtle and gross; but it's not for the timid Villians who twist their mustaches are easy to spot, those who clothe themselves in good deads are well camouflaged Last edited by jazzrack : 05-02-2008 at 08:06 PM.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

04-29-2008, 09:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Stu All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 994	I use Bluehost. I honestly have never had a problem with them until the last 2 days. My site has been down since about 2 pm yesterday. Their support keeps telling me they are "performing file system maintenance". As far as their service, it's been pretty good. My only limitation has been installing processor heavy apps like a chat program. That's a common limitation with most Shared hosting plans though.