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Haven't heard from my host..
06-25-2006, 02:32 PM
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| Title: Apprentice
Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 375  | Haven't heard from my host.. I have now not heard anything from my host for the last 3 months. The site is still running perfectly, but I haven't been able to contact him. I am not on a subscription payment, so I haven't paid for the last 3 months. So there is no chance I lose my site (in case he suddenly closes his company down), should I start looking for a new host now?  | ||||
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06-25-2006, 02:37 PM
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Title: Back in the Green
Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 753 Location: Scotland 
| I'd start with daily backup's if you haven't already, but I'd stick there for now. It's not often you get something for nothing in this life so make the most of it. Of course if it does go down then you've had a good run and a new host to set up on (with your daily backups) won't have you down for long. | ||||
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06-25-2006, 03:06 PM
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Title: Back in the Green
Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 753 Location: Scotland
| No idea, some would, some wouldn't, but a few people here including me wouldn't have a problem doing it for you. ps. you only need to backup your ftp if you add mods or upgrade the board software. As long as you have one backup of that you'll be fine. The databse is the important thing, back that up at least once a day as that's where all your members, post and pm info is held. If you do decide to get a new host or have to get a new host, let us know. Someone will be happy to help moving your site. | ||||
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06-26-2006, 08:17 AM
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Title: Hi! Im Mike!
Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 316 Location: Texas | You need to move to another server. At some point you are going to be charged for the months you have gotten for free, or you are going to wake up one day realizing your site no longer exists. Is this the same host you are using to run the "business" you are advertising? | ||||
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06-26-2006, 08:36 AM
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Title: Forum Enthusiast
Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,479 Location: Alabama   
| Um run away fast. That is a very good indication that you do not need to have your business rely on their servers. | ||||
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07-01-2006, 09:24 AM
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| Title: Lurker
Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Croatia | Quote:
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07-03-2006, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 108 Location: California | I would agree with BamaStangGuy. Get out now. You already got three months free. I would backup and move on. It is only a matter of time before this host is gone as well as your data.
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