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FrustratedUser

Lifer
Aug 16, 2001
22,505
4
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It's no real issue it's just that I don't want another domain right now and my initial question was if I HAD to get the domain name linked to this new hosting.

:)
That's it.
 
EQTitan

EQTitan

Diamond Member
Jun 4, 2004
4,031
0
71
My story:

purchased 2 domain name from Namecheap.com for $9.92 with whois proctection
Purchased cookiehost webhosting for $5/year plus added a secondary domain free of charge

Rating for Namecheap.com

Usability - 9
Ordering process - 9
Completion - 9

Rating for CookieHost.com

Signup - 8
Order process - 9
Completion - 10
Stability - ? (only because I have not had it but two days)
Support - 6

I gave support a 6 because even though I was told they are a 24x7 support it usually takes around 4-8hours before I get a reply back. I'd like quicker support or a telephone number for prompt service, mind you they are not urgent *OMG the server is down* issues I just like knowing that I an appreciated as a paying customer.

 
RossMAN

RossMAN

Grand Nagus
Feb 24, 2000
78,942
403
136
Originally posted by: EQTitan
I gave support a 6 because even though I was told they are a 24x7 support it usually takes around 4-8hours before I get a reply back. I'd like quicker support or a telephone number for prompt service, mind you they are not urgent *OMG the server is down* issues I just like knowing that I an appreciated as a paying customer.
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Thank you for sharing your experiences with namecheap.com and cookiehost.com :thumbsup:

Unfortunately you can't expect that at these prices. However there are a few web hosts which offer faster support (30-60 minute responses) but they cost around $10/mo.
 
EQTitan

EQTitan

Diamond Member
Jun 4, 2004
4,031
0
71
Ah, not complaining just saying a company that is aimed at becoming a good host should have faster response time. I should have been leary after not seeing anything about uptime or customer service numbers on the site.
 
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divide by zero

Golden Member
Feb 18, 2000
1,025
0
0
I just checked and NameCheap's CSR verifies that you can get the higher plan now and change to the lower one at the end of the year, if that is all you need.

Response time, 1:28 eeaarly Sunday morning (5:51 am to 7:19 am Eastern time) :)

Question:
Posted: 12/30/2007 05:51
If I sign up for the maxi plan now then after the year is up realize that a smaller plan would better suit my needs, is it possible to change at that time and renew at the price for the smaller plan?

Answer:
Yes it is possible.

Sweet Regards,

CookieHost.com
 
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cyberia

Platinum Member
Oct 22, 1999
2,535
0
0
It has been asked twice in this thread about auto-renewal. This is what I read in their Web Hosting Agreement.

2. Term.
The initial service term of the Agreement shall begin on the date that CookieHost.com generates an e-mail message to Customer announcing the activation of the Customer?s account (the ?Service Commencement Date?) and shall continue for the number of months stated in the Order (the ?Initial Term?). Upon expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for up to three successive renewal terms of the same length as the Initial Term (each a ?Renewal Term?) unless CookieHost.com or Customer provides the other with written notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or then-current Renewal Term, as applicable. The Initial Term and any Renewal Term may be referred to collectively in this Agreement as the ?Term.?
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cyberia

Platinum Member
Oct 22, 1999
2,535
0
0
I just also checked Netfirms' TOS, and they have a (less-evil?) autorenewal policy.

Can someone comment on cookiehost vs. netfirms autorenewal?

BTW, netfirms affers their mid-tier plan for $10/first year.

http://www.netfirms.com/max
 
Quasmo

Quasmo

Diamond Member
Jul 7, 2004
9,630
1
76
I hear Ross smells like bad cheese, but he sure has some awesome deals.
 
RamIt

RamIt

Senior member
Nov 12, 2001
777
186
116
Anyone know if this place would be a viable place to host game maps for a counterstrike server? Download speeds?
Netfirms had horrible download speed and regularly stopped the downloads. Files are anywhere from 1-5 mb
 
RamIt

RamIt

Senior member
Nov 12, 2001
777
186
116
Could anyone that has an account post a file 1 to 5mb so I could check out the download throughput?
 
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tomt4535

Golden Member
Jan 4, 2004
1,758
0
76
Originally posted by: RamIt
Originally posted by: tomt4535
Originally posted by: RamIt
Could anyone that has an account post a file 1 to 5mb so I could check out the download throughput?
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Sure, Im uploading some CS:S maps right now you can test out, ill post the link in a few

EDIT: http://tsquaredcomputers.net/maps/
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AWESOME
I got 600kb/s! With netfirms i was lucky to get 30kb/s
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Yeah, I have been pretty happy with it so far, I have only had it for a few weeks but its pretty good.
 
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mulletgut

Senior member
Sep 3, 2002
254
0
0
Originally posted by: Quasmo
I hear Ross smells like bad cheese, but he sure has some awesome deals.
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Yikes! Even good cheese can smell bad, so bad cheese.........eww.
And you're right he does find some awesome deals.

Originally posted by: RamIt

AWESOME
I got 600kb/s! With netfirms i was lucky to get 30kb/s
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That is good, are you still getting those speeds?.
 
nakedfrog

nakedfrog

No Lifer
Apr 3, 2001
61,883
17,630
136
I've been having some problems with them, and I just signed up. I haven't opened a ticket yet... but it seems like at times page loading will just hang for five minutes, then start working.
 
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mundane

Diamond Member
Jun 7, 2002
5,603
8
81
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
I've been having some problems with them, and I just signed up. I haven't opened a ticket yet... but it seems like at times page loading will just hang for five minutes, then start working.
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Until this morning I hadn't used my account for a few weeks, but I noticed it's hit-or-miss whether or not the page will actually load. Previously, I couldn't complain about the service.
 
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onza

Diamond Member
Sep 21, 2000
8,937
0
0
reviews.ragingazn.com
Originally posted by: mundane
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
I've been having some problems with them, and I just signed up. I haven't opened a ticket yet... but it seems like at times page loading will just hang for five minutes, then start working.
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Until this morning I hadn't used my account for a few weeks, but I noticed it's hit-or-miss whether or not the page will actually load. Previously, I couldn't complain about the service.
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same.
 
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sjwaste

Diamond Member
Aug 2, 2000
8,757
12
81
Is this site still recommended? If not, who's the best bargain host right now? I could use one.
 
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Frintin

Senior member
Oct 3, 2002
383
0
0
My price/performance leader for web hosting has been hostmonster.com for a while now. I am not sure what the latest one year bargain etc is.

This Cookiehost place still has a deal going though.
 
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