Dreamhost-Webhosting for less than $10 for 1 year, 5TB bw, 500GB storage

[et3rn1ty]

You get a free domain registration, Disk Storage at signup 500 GB, Monthly Bandwidth at signup 5.0 TB and many other features

For the feature details, check out http://www.dreamhost.com/hosting.html
Use the promo code 101010 when you sign up to get $110.10 discount which bring the cost down to $9.30 for 1 year subscription

Here is the link to sign up
https://dreamhost.com/signup/

I cant comment on the service quality coz I just signed up but from the reviews that I read Dreamhost is not bad and definitely better than Netfirms :)
Anyone can comment on Dreamhost service quality?

[enricor]

i heard they suck ...i use FreeHostia ...they may not be the fastest thing i've used, but, they are free (and have mysql database and no banners)

[brunes]

i heard they suck ...i use FreeHostia ...they may not be the fastest thing i've used, but, they are free (and have mysql database and no banners)

Been with them over a year - could not be happier with services for the price.

You get so many bonuses and perks with dreamhost it is unbelievable. They provide many things for free with their hosting other sites charge for. Like streaming servers, Jabber servers, SSH access, unlimited IMAP accounts, WebDav, ... the list goes on and on. Plus the people who work at the place actually own it (it's a co-op) so they give a crap about their customers. And all the people are generally NICE and KNOWLEDGEABLE, unlike the teir 1 techs you get when you contact most hosting providers.

[palmrule]

Been with them over a year - could not be happier with services for the price.

You get so many bonuses and perks with dreamhost it is unbelievable. They provide many things for free with their hosting other sites charge for. Like streaming servers, Jabber servers, SSH access, unlimited IMAP accounts, WebDav, ... the list goes on and on. Plus the people who work at the place actually own it (it's a co-op) so they give a crap about their customers. And all the people are generally NICE and KNOWLEDGEABLE, unlike the teir 1 techs you get when you contact most hosting providers.

I second that. Pretty solid hosting company at good pricing. Servers may run a tad slower than I wish for. And there are occasionally hiccups in their email servers. But overall, good values for what it offers.

If you need enterprise-grade level of stability, try netnation.

[BillyBob-]

So basically this is the 777 (or something) deal again?

[hardcandy1911]

I would like to know about the FTP access, how is the download speed from it? Lets say I wanna send something to the site via ftp (speed is 100mbit or 10mbit)?

that will determine my download speed

[chilts]

is that code for real? $9.30 for 1yr?

My friend is with them and has no complaints and I've been looking for a hosting service for a while now.

edit: damn looks like it. hot deal.

Total: $119.40 (1 year of hosting with 9% discount) - $110.10 (101010 "10th Birthday Bonanza!")
Due Now: $9.30
Please Note: Promotional code discounts are non-recurring and are only applied toward an account's first payment.

We are currently accepting payment only via credit card (via Google Checkout) or Check/Money Order.

Because promo codes are only for new customers, you may not use a credit card or domain name that has ever been used with DreamHost in the past.
Pay via Google Checkout:
Amount: $9.30 USD

You must click "Return to DreamHost Web Hosting" when finished at Google!


Pay via Check or Money Order:
Check and money order payments must be made in US Dollars only.

* Write "Account #" on a check or money order in US dollars made out to "DreamHost Web Hosting".
* Mail it to:
DreamHost
PMB #257
417 Associated Rd.
Brea, CA 92821
USA.
* You will receive an email when your check has been credited to your account and everything is complete!

Note: Check payments are non-refundable!

[mrelusive]

They've had a very crappy rep a few years ago, complete with angry blog posts and an F with the BBB. But I heard things have changed for the better since then.

I've haven't tried Dreamhost myself, but from what my friends have experienced, I wouldn't try them given the chance. Although they haven't been with them in more than a year. Again, apparently they smartened up since then.

EDIT: This is based on VPN and Shared-server experiences.

[realize]

http://www.netfirms.com/max

how is this compare to netfirms $10/year?

[animatic]

I signed with them on the last deal. No complaints!
Although I'm not sure I would base a web-business on their service or anything.

[lindmar]

They are fine until you have to renew.

Whacky control panel, terrible mysql access..
very confusing..

get a host with cPanel..

[brunes]

They are fine until you have to renew.

Whacky control panel, terrible mysql access..
very confusing..

get a host with cPanel..

Umm.... cPanel is HORRIBLE. I would rake Dreamhost's home grown solution ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.

[Frank_h]

How do you make sure the account does not auto - renew after the year is up?

Thanks

[osc]

been with dreamhost for over 3 yrs now and have no complaints... excellent service

i am also with netfirms with another organization and they are absolutely horrible, there panel is slow and buggy and their servers are very intermittent.....

[jonnnny]

I posted this in the Netfirms thread as well but if you guys aren't looking to host anything major, then maybe $9 a year is still too much.

I would suggest NearlyFreeSpeech.

I wrote an article about it here: http://www.jonlee.ca/pay-as-you-go-web-hosting/

You basically pay for the resources you use. A dollar can last you a year if it's just a personal site.

[hardcandy1911]

So if I transfer 500GB of data to my ftp (dreamhosting) ftp -> ftp, and then I leech (download via ftp) 5TB of that data minus the 500GB of data I already uploaded, Im still paying $10/year?

I just wanna make this clear, if Im getting 5TB of bandwidth that means I can transfer 5TB of bandwidth within the month using my FTP and its fine? Regardless if I consume it in a week?

[jonnnny]

So if I transfer 500GB of data to my ftp (dreamhosting) ftp -> ftp, and then I leech (download via ftp) 5TB of that data minus the 500GB of data I already uploaded, Im still paying $10/year?

I just wanna make this clear, if Im getting 5TB of bandwidth that means I can transfer 5TB of bandwidth within the month using my FTP and its fine? Regardless if I consume it in a week?

That is correct. I don't think they expect anyone to actually USE anything close to the 5TB /month limit.

[brunes]

http://www.netfirms.com/max

how is this compare to netfirms $10/year?

Dreamhost has this promo all the time.

If moving sites is not too much a hassle for you you could in theory just move it back and forth between the two only paying $10 / year ever.

[brunes]

So if I transfer 500GB of data to my ftp (dreamhosting) ftp -> ftp, and then I leech (download via ftp) 5TB of that data minus the 500GB of data I already uploaded, Im still paying $10/year?

I just wanna make this clear, if Im getting 5TB of bandwidth that means I can transfer 5TB of bandwidth within the month using my FTP and its fine? Regardless if I consume it in a week?

In order to download 5 TB of data in a month you would have to continuously leech 2 MB/s for 30 days - AKA 16 Mbps. Doubt your connection can even do half of that speed.

[lhsonic]

So basically this is the 777 (or something) deal again?

See below. It's the MAX deal.

http://www.netfirms.com/max

how is this compare to netfirms $10/year?

I was on it. It's a huge hassle to move your files after the one year is over. Hosting was decent... The web control panel is slow though.

They are fine until you have to renew.

Whacky control panel, terrible mysql access..
very confusing..

get a host with cPanel..

I think that cPanel is not available on the paid/better hosts for a reason. I really don't like the interface myself...




Thanks OP! I will sign up right away. And thanks for sending "FreeHostia" too, it will be my backup host.

[lhsonic]

In order to download 5 TB of data in a month you would have to continuously leech 2 MB/s for 30 days - AKA 16 Mbps. Doubt your connection can even do half of that speed.

No, he's probably uploading like 300GB of p0rn and sharing it with all his friends. 300GB each friend x 16 friends = gone very fast ;)

[litobro]

In order to download 5 TB of data in a month you would have to continuously leech 2 MB/s for 30 days - AKA 16 Mbps. Doubt your connection can even do half of that speed.

hey your just like me multiple posting...:twisted: ;)

[litobro]

no apache... this sucks!!!

[kuqdew]

this company is ok

[brunes]

See below. It's the MAX deal.



I was on it. It's a huge hassle to move your files after the one year is over. Hosting was decent... The web control panel is slow though.



I think that cPanel is not available on the paid/better hosts for a reason. I really don't like the interface myself...


Netfirms has SSH though... can't you just tar them up and copy the tarball off?

Thanks OP! I will sign up right away. And thanks for sending "FreeHostia" too, it will be my backup host.

Netfirms has SSH though... can't you just tar them up and copy the tarball off?

[cloneman]

sweet!

so far I've gone from dreamhost to netfirms and now back to dreamhost!

[Raptors]

sweet!

so far I've gone from dreamhost to netfirms and now back to dreamhost!You are aware that your new DreamHost account will not be able to host any domain which has previously been associated with any DreamHost account?

[cloneman]

You are aware that your new DreamHost account will not be able to host any domain which has previously been associated with any DreamHost account?

no I'm not aware... you know this 100%?

[Raptors]

no I'm not aware... you know this 100%?Yes, any promo or referred account cannot host any previously hosted domain. Unless it was many years ago before they started to keep track. Try signing up and entering a domain you previously used into the first domain to host textbox and it will tell you.

[teknoluv]

Yes, any promo or referred account cannot host any previously hosted domain. Unless it was many years ago before they started to keep track. Try signing up and entering a domain you previously used into the first domain to host textbox and it will tell you.
It's NOT about promo or referred account, *ANY* previously hosted domain WILL get error. Just send them a support ticket, and they'll fix (add) it, UNLESS it's their policy not to do so for, like you said, promo account, which I have never heard of. I only know that they will reject existing clients (with the same credit card) to sign up as new.

[bobyuan]

Never use DreamHost! I wish I had not used their service.

Their hosting server has never been stable. You may not able to visit your server at any time!

[Raptors]

It's NOT about promo or referred account, *ANY* previously hosted domain WILL get error. Just send them a support ticket, and they'll fix (add) it, UNLESS it's their policy not to do so for, like you said, promo account, which I have never heard of. I only know that they will reject existing clients (with the same credit card) to sign up as new.By promo account, I am referring to usage of a promo code.

"Can't add domain: Promotional and referral accounts are for new customers only. This domain was previously in our system and cannot be added to your promo or referred account. If you would like to upgrade to a full price plan, please contact support.."

[macuser]

no apache... this sucks!!!I suggest you do some research. It's well known that they run LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and their webpages would have told you anyway. So would Netcraft...
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2147/picture3yu1.png
http://uptime.netcraft.com/up/graph?site=dreamhost.com

[duckdown]

I was very happy with them back when I did the 777 deal

Signed up, thanks OP

[jerryhung]

I still had leftover account with them from the 777 deal (2004?)

Just e-mailed them yesterday to remove my old domain, and pending account so I can do this $10/yr deal again, they responded very quickly (within 1 hour of my email)

Yes, switching between NetFirms and DreamHost for $10/year is awesome

[udh]

Perfect timing! Thanks OP, my Netfirms acct just about to expire and now I need a cheap hosting company. I like Netfirms but they wanted $80/yr for my business acct. I kept my domain with Netfirms but registered a hosting acct with Dreamhost.

My only concerns with Dreamhost is customer service. How long does it take to activate a new hosting acct? I been waiting for 3 hours but no email whatsoever acknowledging that I subscribed (paid already). I can't find anywhere on their website their customer support hotline/phone number, only email and fax!! Does anyone know their phoner number?

Thanks!

[teknoluv]

I can't find anywhere on their website their customer support hotline/phone number, only email and fax!!
Sorry, but $10 per YEAR and you expect phone support??

[duckdown]

Perfect timing! Thanks OP, my Netfirms acct just about to expire and now I need a cheap hosting company. I like Netfirms but they wanted $80/yr for my business acct. I kept my domain with Netfirms but registered a hosting acct with Dreamhost.

My only concerns with Dreamhost is customer service. How long does it take to activate a new hosting acct? I been waiting for 3 hours but no email whatsoever acknowledging that I subscribed (paid already). I can't find anywhere on their website their customer support hotline/phone number, only email and fax!! Does anyone know their phoner number?

Thanks!

Thats weird.

I signed up at 4AM yesterday when I first noticed this in HOT DEALS, and my account was fully activated by 4:20am, along with about 4 e-mails for every step of the way... Might want to check into it

[chilts]

Thanks OP. Signed up.

udh: try https://dreamhost.com/contact.html. They had my entire account and domain set up in about 20 minutes. The confirmation emails got sent to my login email username.

[Gromit]

Heh. I *love* this part:

Total: $9.30
(Approximately CAD 8.96)

[udh]

Sorry, but $10 per YEAR and you expect phone support??

Yes I do expect to see a customer support phone # on their website because their regular price is not $10 per year!!!! Netfirms do have the similar promotion around and their phone number is always shown on the main page and it actually works! I got live customer service rep. within 5 minutes everytime I called.

[udh]

Thanks OP. Signed up.

udh: try https://dreamhost.com/contact.html. They had my entire account and domain set up in about 20 minutes. The confirmation emails got sent to my login email username.

Something must went wrong with my account because it's still shown "pending" as of now (7hrs already)! It took money out of my paypal account right away, but no email and my account is still in pending. AGHHH!@!

[bubbabyte]

anyone know how long this deal will last?

i have the 10/y netfirms host now, which will be expiring in december, will i be able to transfer my entire domain and everything over or will that cost extra?

[bubbabyte]

Heh. I *love* this part:

Total: $9.30
(Approximately CAD 8.96)


am i missing something? People keep telling me that our dollar is worth more than the US dollar now but every currency exchange website i go to has been showing me that we're at like .96 per USD.. wtf am i missing..lol

[chilts]

am i missing something? People keep telling me that our dollar is worth more than the US dollar now but every currency exchange website i go to has been showing me that we're at like .96 per USD.. wtf am i missing..lol
i always go to http://www.xe.com/ $1.03 USD = $1 CDN

[chilts]

Something must went wrong with my account because it's still shown "pending" as of now (7hrs already)! It took money out of my paypal account right away, but no email and my account is still in pending. AGHHH!@!
Does paypal have a processing time? I paid through google using a CC.

[lhsonic]

Perfect timing! Thanks OP, my Netfirms acct just about to expire and now I need a cheap hosting company. I like Netfirms but they wanted $80/yr for my business acct. I kept my domain with Netfirms but registered a hosting acct with Dreamhost.

My only concerns with Dreamhost is customer service. How long does it take to activate a new hosting acct? I been waiting for 3 hours but no email whatsoever acknowledging that I subscribed (paid already). I can't find anywhere on their website their customer support hotline/phone number, only email and fax!! Does anyone know their phoner number?

Thanks!

I LOVE DREAMHOST SO FAR.
I was on the Netfirms deal just like you until it recently expired. I renewed my domain on them. I was sad and pathetic when I learned the subdomains and gmail (thru google apps) did not work on this domain with free hosting. Unlike you however, my registration was quick and painless. I paid with PayPal. My PayPal confirmation came at 5:34PM and then instantly on the same minute, I got 4 emails regarding account activation, payment, FTP, etc, etc. Very satisfied. With my Netfirms domain pointed at Dreamhost, I now have working subdomains and Gmail on my account.

[udh]

I LOVE DREAMHOST SO FAR.
I was on the Netfirms deal just like you until it recently expired. I renewed my domain on them. I was sad and pathetic when I learned the subdomains and gmail (thru google apps) did not work on this domain with free hosting. Unlike you however, my registration was quick and painless. I paid with PayPal. My PayPal confirmation came at 5:34PM and then instantly on the same minute, I got 4 emails regarding account activation, payment, FTP, etc, etc. Very satisfied. With my Netfirms domain pointed at Dreamhost, I now have working subdomains and Gmail on my account.

I was just unlucky. Submitted a complaint by email, my account got activated within 30 minutes. They blamed some bugs on their automated system. They did confirm that they don't provide phone support, but if you wanted a call-back: $9.95/mth for 3 calls and only available to US customers!!!! So far no problem. I got my website up in 30 minutes. Simple interface. However, still didn't have time to install other functions like joomla, zencart, etc... Will see. For under $10/year, I am happy!

[udh]

anyone know how long this deal will last?

i have the 10/y netfirms host now, which will be expiring in december, will i be able to transfer my entire domain and everything over or will that cost extra?

Don't quote me on it, but the guy at Netfirms told me that I should transfer my domain 30 days before expiry date to be safe (I read somewhere the cutoff date for domain transfer is 15 days). Otherwise, you can't move your domain, but have to renew with your current provider and then wait 60 days before you can do it again. However, you can still subscribe to Dreamhost now for hosting only and setup your website in advance with a subdomain. When you are ready, you then can request the domain transfer.

[teknoluv]

Don't quote me on it, but the guy at Netfirms told me that I should transfer my domain 30 days before expiry date to be safe (I read somewhere the cutoff date for domain transfer is 15 days). Otherwise, you can't move your domain, but have to renew with your current provider and then wait 60 days before you can do it again.
The truth is, there's NO cutoff date for domain transfer at the registry level; and you can transfer away even when the domain has expired, as long as it's not in RGP (redemption). HOWEVER, MOST registrars have set THEIR OWN cutoff date, some at 30 days in advance. So it would be of your own benefit to transfer away earlier.

[dustout]

i sent them a message and they say that they dont accept paypal, what did you guys do to get them to accept it?

----------------------------------------------------
Hello,


On Sun, 28 Oct 2007, you wrote:


> i read on the internet that you guys accept paypal, but i cannot find an

> option to use it. If it helps it said my account number is xxxxxx on the

> payment form.

>


Thank you for emailing me in regards to your situation Dustin.
Currently, we do not offer PayPal as an initial form of payment. This is
a policy that was implemented due to prevent fraud from occurring with
user's signing up with fraudulent. However, we do offer Google Checkout
as well as check or money order as an alternative method of payment.


If you have any other questions in regards to this matter, please do not
hesitate to email me back and I will be more than happy to assist you,
alright? :)


Thanks,

Roberto V.



--

DreamHost Sales Team + sales@dreamhost.com

"We host your dreams" https://dreamhost.com/signup/

http://www.dreamhost.com/

[ditto]

Dreamhost has this promo all the time.

If moving sites is not too much a hassle for you you could in theory just move it back and forth between the two only paying $10 / year ever.

I am currently with netfirms and have two free domains registred. My account should be renewed aroung Jan. 2008, can I open a new account with this "all year around" promotion and transfer my sites and domains from the old account to new account? I am not a heavy user and netfirms is OK for me so far. thank you.

[sexyj]

It is not possible to use 5TB per month at all.

I means you are constantly using 10mbit for a month straight. and that would still only equal to be 3300GB. By then they would suspend you for hogging up the resource.

If you plan on using full 5TB, forget about it

[geotr]

i sent them a message and they say that they dont accept paypal, what did you guys do to get them to accept it?

----------------------------------------------------
Thank you for emailing me in regards to your situation Dustin.
Currently, we do not offer PayPal as an initial form of payment. This is
a policy that was implemented due to prevent fraud from occurring with
user's signing up with fraudulent. However, we do offer Google Checkout
as well as check or money order as an alternative method of payment.


If you have any other questions in regards to this matter, please do not
hesitate to email me back and I will be more than happy to assist you,
alright? :)


Thanks,

Roberto V.



--

DreamHost Sales Team + sales@dreamhost.com

"We host your dreams" https://dreamhost.com/signup/

http://www.dreamhost.com/


hahahahaha lol :lol: I just paid through paypal and my account is up and running. I can't believe they told you they do not accept it.

Paypal Payment:

When you go to payment ... at the bottom there is an option to pay with paypal click on that and it takes you to the paypal site and you pay there....then you go and log in to your dreamhost account and voila....you're done

[Chinko]

hahahahaha lol :lol: I just paid through paypal and my account is up and running. I can't believe they told you they do not accept it.

Paypal Payment:

When you go to payment ... at the bottom there is an option to pay with paypal click on that and it takes you to the paypal site and you pay there....then you go and log in to your dreamhost account and voila....you're done

"We are currently accepting payment only via credit card (via Google Checkout) or Check/Money Order."

I didnt have the option as well. Had to pay with GCheckout

[dustout]

i dont know why they make paying with paypal so difficult, but odds are it has more to do with paypal and their policies than with dreamhost

[yuprules]

I've used them for a few years...the only reason they suck is they do not have any downtime refunds.

They usually have ONE HUGE mother outage that will last a few days "once a year"...so you do get what you pay for.

Other than that, I am happy for what I get for the price. Go for it folks! :)

[teknoluv]

They usually have ONE HUGE mother outage that will last a few days "once a year"...so you do get what you pay for.
I have been with them since 1999. (Yes, 8 long years.) And although I have had hosting accounts of all sorts at numerous places over the years, I still a couple of accounts there. Reason? They are still relatively RELIABLE and HONEST.

It's true that there were better days like 5+ years ago, when their uptime is near 100% (I mean consistently > 99.97%); but even during their worst days (about a couple of years ago), I don't recall having any EXTENDED outage that lasted more than 18 hours straight, BECAUSE I couldn't afford staying on a down server for more than that (say 24 hours). Most of their more serious downtime windows are probably a few hours (although it could keep coming back to haunt you for a couple of more days).

But then for those who are thinking of spending only $10 a YEAR, I would recommend going elsewhere, so you won't mess up a good host. :D

[Chinko]

How much are you paying and for what?

[BiGGiEx3]

Umm.... cPanel is HORRIBLE. I would rake Dreamhost's home grown solution ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.

Cpanel is much better than what they offer. Their sql management is awful, and their servers are ridiculously oversold (read: slow).

I'm stuck with the dilemma of having 3 very large sites there that I need to move because my account expires in 3 days. I own 3 dedicated servers with real control panels, but moving them over is such a bish.

[lhsonic]

I am currently with netfirms and have two free domains registred. My account should be renewed aroung Jan. 2008, can I open a new account with this "all year around" promotion and transfer my sites and domains from the old account to new account? I am not a heavy user and netfirms is OK for me so far. thank you.

You will need to cancel the account soon to avoid automatic renewal.
If you want to stay with Netfirms then you can go on their free basic hosting plan and renew your domain that way... OR, you can transfer your domain in December (a month before expiry) and transfer your domain over to Dreamhost and have them handle the domain... You can then cancel your account completely with Netfirms after backing up your files and then uploading them all back onto Dreamhost servers.

[teknoluv]

Umm.... cPanel is HORRIBLE. I would rake Dreamhost's home grown solution ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.

Cpanel is much better than what they offer.
To be fair, CPanel is not bad (of course, it's not perfect either). And with RVSkin, it LOOKS VERY professional and therefore excellent if you have lower tier end-users.

DreamHost's own control panel is not bad either. Some people don't like it because they are "different". The only drawback is that it can't be customized and used for white label reselling purpose.

[Chocolinx]

I need a new host soon. I've been on IXWebhosting for a while now. But I've had certain horrible downtimes. I'm looking at Dreamhost now since it's only $10 for the year, but should I be expecting $10 service too? (Like not very good service? More downtime?)

Another question: Are these guys real registars? Like you can transfer domains in and out of them. So when my account is finished, I can transfer my domain name back to my original registar or new hosting.

Also I was testing out CPanel on MonsterHost.com and CPanel seems horrible compared to the one I use at IXWebhosting. Like, do I have to have a main domain? Because I want to host about 5 websites on one account. And I want them all to be separate. Like I don't want my Add-on Domains folders mixed in with my main domain. That just looks stupid.

Soooo can anyone help?

EDIT: What does this mean? "A single domain registration is included free with any active hosting plan. If the plan becomes inactive at any point during the registration year, you will be charged for that year's registration." I just read this and it really confused me. Makes me worried o_O

[lhsonic]

Quoted from Chocolinx

I need a new host soon. I've been on IXWebhosting for a while now. But I've had certain horrible downtimes. I'm looking at Dreamhost now since it's only $10 for the year, but should I be expecting $10 service too? (Like not very good service? More downtime?)

IXWebhosting isn't a large tier web hoster... names like GoDaddy, RegisterFly, Netfirms, DreamHost, those are the larger web companies (service is not necessarily better...) I haven't had too much trouble with their hosting thus far and no, they treat this as a $110 hosting plan.

Another question: Are these guys real registars? Like you can transfer domains in and out of them. So when my account is finished, I can transfer my domain name back to my original registar or new hosting.

Yes you can. Why would you want to keep playing around with that though? You can just stick with one registar and keep changing hosts... as long as the DNS and stuff is pointed correctly.

Also I was testing out CPanel on MonsterHost.com and CPanel seems horrible compared to the one I use at IXWebhosting. Like, do I have to have a main domain? Because I want to host about 5 websites on one account. And I want them all to be separate. Like I don't want my Add-on Domains folders mixed in with my main domain. That just looks stupid.

No, I'm pretty sure you can host as many websites as you want... just make a new domain for each and have it pointed at your hosting.

EDIT: What does this mean? "A single domain registration is included free with any active hosting plan. If the plan becomes inactive at any point during the registration year, you will be charged for that year's registration." I just read this and it really confused me. Makes me worried o_O

A domain is included for free with your account on Dreamhost, as long as you stay with them, your domain costs are non-existant... however, once you cancel hosting with DreamHost, they will charge you the cost of the domain.

[Chocolinx]

IXWebhosting isn't a large tier web hoster... names like GoDaddy, RegisterFly, Netfirms, DreamHost, those are the larger web companies (service is not necessarily better...) I haven't had too much trouble with their hosting thus far and no, they treat this as a $110 hosting plan.

I just need a good idea of their uptimes and speed for downloading. I roughly spend about 50GB of bandwidth a month from people downloading my video clips. I want to make sure they won't cut me out for using too much CPU or something. I never break my bandwidth at my other 2 hosts but they've shut down my site before for using "too many resources" on their servers. Although IXWebhosting hasn't done this to me yet, but they've had other downtimes I didn't like.

Yes you can. Why would you want to keep playing around with that though? You can just stick with one registar and keep changing hosts... as long as the DNS and stuff is pointed correctly.

I'm asking because I'm wondering if I register my new domain with them (since I get a free one) will I be able to move it out later. Obviously to my registar that I always use. I own roughly 5 domains right now. 4 are free through hosting and 1 is paid.

No, I'm pretty sure you can host as many websites as you want... just make a new domain for each and have it pointed at your hosting.

I just remember using CPanel before and it really pissed me off how the "Add-on Domain" worked. My Public_html folder would be the root for all the add-ons.

Additional Questions
Do you get a static IP with your main account? Because I'm confused. There's a price for Static IP but I'm thinking it's only for add-on domains? Because why wouldn't they throw in a static IP for the main account? I might be using this hosting for an Online Store so I need that Static IP. But I guess it isn't such a huge cost.

[brunes]

To be fair, CPanel is not bad (of course, it's not perfect either). And with RVSkin, it LOOKS VERY professional and therefore excellent if you have lower tier end-users.

DreamHost's own control panel is not bad either. Some people don't like it because they are "different". The only drawback is that it can't be customized and used for white label reselling purpose.

OK - I will give you guys that. I have never really approached dreamhost from he POV of a reseller since I have never done that.

From an export end-user POV however, Dreamhosts panel is much better and more powerful.

[.iNiz]

Promocode Does not work anymore.

[Chocolinx]

Promocode Does not work anymore.

I used it today at 3:50PM EST though.

[macuser]

Promocode Does not work anymore.Though not as hot, lots of people will give you $97 off promo codes if you ask.

[Aske001]

I need a new host soon. I've been on IXWebhosting for a while now. But I've had certain horrible downtimes. I'm looking at Dreamhost now since it's only $10 for the year, but should I be expecting $10 service too? (Like not very good service? More downtime?)

In my small business we've used several of these large low-cost web hosts, including Dreamhost, iPowerweb, and Lunarpages, plus a number of smaller and less well known ones, and some local ones here in Canada. My observation is that all of them work fine until you have a problem - then you can expect near-zero service from any of them.

This is simple economics - it costs very little to set up and run a web hosting service, but providing competent and responsive customer service is expensive and difficult for any industry, let alone one where you are operating with minimal investment and cutthroat margins.

If you run into a problem that's serious, you can report it and hope for it to be fixed within a few hours or days, but don't hold your breath. If it isn't fixed promptly, better have a backup plan.

Our rules for dealing with cheap web hosts:
- Make sure you have separate control of your domain names and DNS servers - don't ever keep them at the same place as your web hosting service.
- Always keep your own up-to-date local copy of everything currently on your web site, and a full record of your ftp/email/database/subdomain configuration so that you could duplicate it easily.
- Pay for a second back-up web hosting service at another site that you can switch over to within a few hours (2x cheap is still cheap), and try to keep it mostly up to date so it won't take long to switch when you need it.
- Don't ever pay an advance amount for web hosting service that you aren't prepared to abandon at any time.

This works better for us than any of the more expensive web hosting services we've tried. Our experience is that expensive is not equal to reliable or responsive.

[teknoluv]

Are these guys real registars?
DreamHost is an ICANN-accredited registrar.

What does this mean? "A single domain registration is included free with any active hosting plan. If the plan becomes inactive at any point during the registration year, you will be charged for that year's registration." I just read this and it really confused me. Makes me worried o_O
A domain is included for free with your account on Dreamhost, as long as you stay with them, your domain costs are non-existant... however, once you cancel hosting with DreamHost, they will charge you the cost of the domain.
You will be charged their standard domain registration fee (which is US$9.95) ONLY IF you cancel your hosting plan in less than 12 months.

Also I was testing out CPanel on MonsterHost.com and CPanel seems horrible compared to the one I use at IXWebhosting. Like, do I have to have a main domain? Because I want to host about 5 websites on one account. And I want them all to be separate. Like I don't want my Add-on Domains folders mixed in with my main domain. That just looks stupid.
I just remember using CPanel before and it really pissed me off how the "Add-on Domain" worked. My Public_html folder would be the root for all the add-ons.
If you want to host more than 1 single domain, you better get a reseller account, which comes with WHM (WebHost Manager) ON TOP OF CPanel.

[rfd_is_cool]

Promocode Does not work anymore.I used it today at 3:50PM EST though.

I just used it too, 12:00PM EST. Promo code worked fine, $9.30US.

[chilts]

Our rules for dealing with cheap web hosts:
- Make sure you have separate control of your domain names and DNS servers - don't ever keep them at the same place as your web hosting service.
- Always keep your own up-to-date local copy of everything currently on your web site, and a full record of your ftp/email/database/subdomain configuration so that you could duplicate it easily.
- Pay for a second back-up web hosting service at another site that you can switch over to within a few hours (2x cheap is still cheap), and try to keep it mostly up to date so it won't take long to switch when you need it.
- Don't ever pay an advance amount for web hosting service that you aren't prepared to abandon at any time.

This works better for us than any of the more expensive web hosting services we've tried. Our experience is that expensive is not equal to reliable or responsive.
Very good points.

I've had no problems so far with Dreamhost. No serious production grade sites though so not a huge deal if it goes down for a day or so.

[meegari]

i tried checking to see if a .ca domain was available but it looks like they only do .coms is that correct?

[meegari]

would it be best to get a .ca domain from netfirm and forward the domain to dreamhost site would that work? can you mask the page names?

[brunes]

In my small business we've used several of these large low-cost web hosts, including Dreamhost, iPowerweb, and Lunarpages, plus a number of smaller and less well known ones, and some local ones here in Canada. My observation is that all of them work fine until you have a problem - then you can expect near-zero service from any of them.

This is simple economics - it costs very little to set up and run a web hosting service, but providing competent and responsive customer service is expensive and difficult for any industry, let alone one where you are operating with minimal investment and cutthroat margins.

If you run into a problem that's serious, you can report it and hope for it to be fixed within a few hours or days, but don't hold your breath. If it isn't fixed promptly, better have a backup plan.

Our rules for dealing with cheap web hosts:
- Make sure you have separate control of your domain names and DNS servers - don't ever keep them at the same place as your web hosting service.
- Always keep your own up-to-date local copy of everything currently on your web site, and a full record of your ftp/email/database/subdomain configuration so that you could duplicate it easily.
- Pay for a second back-up web hosting service at another site that you can switch over to within a few hours (2x cheap is still cheap), and try to keep it mostly up to date so it won't take long to switch when you need it.
- Don't ever pay an advance amount for web hosting service that you aren't prepared to abandon at any time.

This works better for us than any of the more expensive web hosting services we've tried. Our experience is that expensive is not equal to reliable or responsive.

If you are paying for two hosts always anyway you'd be better to set up near real time site mirroring and DNS load balancing. That way you'd get the benefits of both hosts and if one goes down the other automatically picks up.

[teknoluv]

i tried checking to see if a .ca domain was available but it looks like they only do .coms is that correct?
I don't think they (DreamHost) do .CA domain REGISTRATION, but they do HOST .CA domains. Hope this is not too confusing.

[Chocolinx]

If you are paying for two hosts always anyway you'd be better to set up near real time site mirroring and DNS load balancing. That way you'd get the benefits of both hosts and if one goes down the other automatically picks up.

How would I set that up? Teach me please. I currently have two hosts right now and I'd let to try that out before my other hosting plan ends.

[hardcandy1911]

In order to download 5 TB of data in a month you would have to continuously leech 2 MB/s for 30 days - AKA 16 Mbps. Doubt your connection can even do half of that speed.

Hehehe, i leech at 2,200KB/sec, so yes I can do that.

[chilts]

i tried checking to see if a .ca domain was available but it looks like they only do .coms is that correct?
They only register com/net/org/info domains but I'm sure they will host any kind. I believe .ca domains are more expensive?

[redsprite]

Guys, I am wondering how long I have to wait my account be activated?
ordered on Nov 5th, paid through Google Checkout, checked on Nov 6th, my account was pending, sent email to them, got a ticket number back, checking now, it is still pending.
any suggestion?
thx.

[ChromeSushi]

Sooo... is this deal still on?

[kuri]

Thanks OP! Signed up last week. :)

Hehehe, i leech at 2,200KB/sec, so yes I can do that.

Whoa... you sure you don't mean 2,200 kilobits/sec instead of 2,200 kilobytes/sec? What kind of connection are you running? I'm interested. :twisted:

[zhouian]

so they renew it and take money out of the cc automatically after 1 year ends?

[houdini]

Sooo... is this deal still on?

Yes, the code worked last night for me (Nov 6th) - under $10 for the whole year!

[teknoluv]

so they renew it and take money out of the cc automatically after 1 year ends?
The short answer is: NO.

[Aske001]

so they renew it and take money out of the cc automatically after 1 year ends?

Web hosting defaults to Renew Automatically, domain name registration defaults to Ask Before Renewing. Either setting can be changed on the control panel. Don't ask me why the default is different.

[.iNiz]

Why is my account still on "pending"..I bought it yesterday morning, is this normal?

[teknoluv]

Why is my account still on "pending"..I bought it yesterday morning, is this normal?
Because today is Saturday. Yes, at DreamHost, it makes a difference: they are known to have less hands on weekends.

[.iNiz]

Because today is Saturday. Yes, at DreamHost, it makes a difference: they are known to have less hands on weekends.

You're Joking...:cry:

[.iNiz]

It's been 6 days, and still on pending...Time to call Contact Support!

[zhouian]

you guys mean the user thing is still pending right?
i have the same problem, it's been a day and still pending, are they always this slow? Thinking about cancelling.

[Gromit]

It's obviously a bug, email them.

Also, make sure you log in and do some of the various control panel stuff. I found that my domain wasn't entered into the DNS system until I did so.

[Beach]

Just registered myself, I don't know what I'll use it for, but who am I to pass up a good deal! :D

[zhouian]

had to email them 3 times, but everything worked out at the end.
pretty good deal, i mean 9 bucks a year its pretty good even for the 500g space and nice way to share stuff between friends.

[Chocolinx]

The setup wasn't the most painless one. But once I got everything setup I love it. The control panel is easy to use from my Point-of-View. I got everything I need from this host too. Control over DNS, MySQL, PHP4 (option for 5 but my script doesn't work in it)

The amount of bandwidth I get is great too. My visitors are sucking up 8GB to 10GB a day and my last host was getting mad at me and shut me down a few times. (Damn IXWebhosting). Getting domains from these guys isn't too bad either. For $10 a year on a registered I-CANN registar is a pretty darn good price. Most host who offer domains aren't even registered with I-CANN. Like 1and1 who buy their domains from another registar.

Overall I'm pretty happy with this host. Their Wiki page offers a good amount of information too. The one touch software are all pretty useless, since if you even plan on using any of that you shouldn't be buying hosting rather you should just get free hosting instead. The servers are fairly fast and uptimes seem to be pretty good so far this month.

Customer support though, as usual, is always **** by these shared hosting plans. But their service is pretty good so far. I hope I can stay with these guys wtihout any major problems. My site depends on it lol

Regards,
Chocolinx aka SilentTweak
www.silenttweak.net <-- Hosted by Dreamhost! Go to the video section and try downloading something, a good test of how fast their shared hosting servers are.

[teknoluv]

For $10 a year on a registered I-CANN registar is a pretty darn good price.
The truth is, A LOT (if not most) of ICANN-accredited registrars offer sub-US$10 pricing: e.g. GoDaddy.com, DomainSite.com, NetFirms.com, and even Tucows.com.

The one touch software are all pretty useless, since if you even plan on using any of that you shouldn't be buying hosting rather you should just get free hosting instead.
Sorry, but I don't see WHY websites using WordPress, Gallery or MediaWiki should be using "free" hostng, just because those are free scripts?

[stevelam]

http://www.netfirms.com/max

how is this compare to netfirms $10/year?

i'm currently using netfirms after my dreamhost plan expired.

heed my warning. NETFIRMS IS THE WORST HOSTING SERVICE EVER.

[eedok]

101010 is an invalid promo now, seems this deal has expired.

[BB88]

this code still seems to work: DHPC97 $97 off

[uirikun]

The code is actually invalid now. Anyone else gets this message?

Thanks,,

[teknoluv]

From DreamHost latest newsletter:


3. Promo Code Change!

Some people say DreamHost Promo codes have become a blight on the land, tainting even the most innocuous endorsement of our services with the specter of potential kick-backs and affiliate tracking!

Some DreamHost owners would say that's a teensy bit melodramatic.

However, we're still making a big promo code change, effective next Tuesday, December 11th! Starting then, NO DreamHost promo code can give a discount greater than $50! All new and existing codes will be capped at this amount off, so start spreading the word now!

You still get $97 (minus the discount given) for somebody using your promo code, but now that discount can't be more than $50.. meaning even if you max out the discount you give, you'll still earn $47 as well.

[T3NSION]

wtf, I signed up for a domain like 3 months ago and I got an email saying I owe $120x2 this morning

[houdini]

wtf, I signed up for a domain like 3 months ago and I got an email saying I owe $120x2 this morning

Wow - I got that e-mail too!! And, I can't even log in to the account to look at my invoices. NICE! This makes it about 50% of the time I've tried to log-in the site has been down.

Why did I leave 1and1...WHY?? :evil:

[teknoluv]

Don't panic. They (DreamHost) are having a little SERIOUS billing mistake (yes, it's a human error). Check out dreamhoststatus.com. Actually if you are a DreamHost customer, you SHOULD have already bookmarked that site.

[houdini]

Don't panic. They (DreamHost) are having a little SERIOUS billing mistake (yes, it's a human error). Check out dreamhoststatus.com. Actually if you are a DreamHost customer, you SHOULD have already bookmarked that site.

Ha - good point, I'll do that now...thanks!

[CJ TXB]

Any new useful codes like the 101010?

[FerrisB]

so they renew it and take money out of the cc automatically after 1 year ends?

No they renew the account automatically but they bill you for the charges.

dreamhost rules btw! Best host I've been on by far. The control panel is great.

[mgronqui]

The promo code doesn't work anymore. Anyone have any new promo codes?

Still it's a good deal and I was considering locking myself with them for 10 years at a great discount, but I want to have options. Who's to say that they'll go bad after x amount of years?

[desi_man]

any new updates on a new code guys:cheesygri

[mr_dimsum]

Dreamhost oversells like mad.

But for $10 a year, I guess you can't really go wrong! That's friggin' cheap as hell! I wonder if they're really anal or have some TOS that restricts customers from using it for file hosting, even if it's legitimate like an open-source application or what not.