Yay, My Site Is Back Up
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In case some of you noticed my site was down from Friday until Tuesday. This blog is hosted with DreamHost and they had a server problem, and somehow my site got lost in the shuffle.
They were really good about answering my e-mails and eventually things got sorted out. This is the longest outage I’ve seen and it could probably happen to any hosting provider. The good thing is my files weren’t lost.
If anyone is interested in a new hosting plan with DreamHost you can save 90$ with promo code Emma90. That means you could get hosting for one year for 29.40$ with no signup fee and a free domain thrown in.
This is a good plan for beginning bloggers or people wanting to test the water. It’s also good for those folks who have multiple hosting plans so that their sites will have different IP addresses. The only drawback for some would be that DreamHost doesn’t use cPanel. But unless you have a specific need for cPanel it’s not a drawback at all.
The DreamHost control panel, is actually easier to use then cPanel, and it has most of the functionality. Plus the one click installs and updates are actually faster then the ones you would get if you are using Fantastico. Which is what most cPanel users use for easy updates. In fact, DreamHost even has a one click install of OpenX, if anyone is interested in running their own ad server.
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Perlapennylope | Nov 13, 2008 | Reply
Nice blog.The image is really wonderful and looking natural.The Dreamhost control panel is easier than other panels.
Thank u for your good information.
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pearl | Nov 16, 2008 | Reply
Glad you are back in business Emma.. Re:”The good thing is my files weren’t lost” I can’t imagine how nerve wrecking that must have been. ‘lost in the shuffle’ sounds pretty scary
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Emma | Nov 17, 2008 | Reply
Pearl, your still reading my blog? That is so cool, it’s nice to hear from you. And yeah, I don’t like it when my site is down.
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Roger Hamilton | Nov 19, 2008 | Reply
I’m definitely sure you are glad to not have any files lost in the downtime!
Just went to their website though, they are currently offering unlimited space and bandwidth!
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MLRebecca | Nov 19, 2008 | Reply
It’s so frustrating when servers go down, because you always have that fear of losing everything. In addition, you always want to put up new content. However, it’s great that DreamHost was there for you, and answered your questions. I’m glad the server was revived and your site was in tact!
Emma | Nov 20, 2008 | Reply
Thanks Rebecca. I appreciate the sentiment.
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Central Heating Designer | Nov 21, 2008 | Reply
I know how annoying this is but imagine its your hard drive with all work backed up gone and it can’t be saved!
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hariman | Nov 22, 2008 | Reply
I would like to use dreamhost too.
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Free Audio Books | Nov 23, 2008 | Reply
I use media temple
Michelle | Nov 26, 2008 | Reply
I have been with Dreamhost for a while now with NO problems, but last night, my sites went down for almost an hour and I lost out on PPP opps, which really pissed me off. But, like you said, it can happen with any host. They’ve helped me out with some absolutely ridiculous questions before, so I’m not about to switch. I wish I’d had a promo code when I signed up! I didn’t even think to look for one.
Emma | Nov 27, 2008 | Reply
DreamHost is OK, I do think hostgator may be better. But the promo code is a good deal. You must have some time off because I’ve noticed you’ve been doing a lot of writing lately. It’s always great to hear from you. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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balinbandara | Nov 30, 2008 | Reply
Its great that your site is back again.However some of the sites may come across this problem due to some server problems or IP addresses.
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XIII | Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
The ‘joys’ of shared hosting, I’m glad to leave all of that in the past. Haven’t had any outage since I started hosting my site myself, and that’s now over 3 years ago.
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Emma | Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
Hey 13 it’s fitting that your the 13th comment. Self hosting would be nice because at least you are the one in control. Thanks for the visit.
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joemel | Dec 6, 2008 | Reply
good your back.. I love staying here in your blog and doing some comments.. so keep the post going!!
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Acai | Dec 6, 2008 | Reply
Nice blog!Good thing you’re back because Ill be hanging out alot here looking for nice articles. Welcome back!
dash | Dec 8, 2008 | Reply
thats cheap i hope it is a great host
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pearl | Dec 11, 2008 | Reply
Of course I do Emma… am here every once in a while so it took me this long to see your reply but Im here
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Flena | Dec 21, 2008 | Reply
As i am beginner it takes some time to understand about the plugins and would like to try it..just once..Glad to see you back.
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mecozz | Dec 25, 2008 | Reply
congrats, your site is back
Moon on Music | Jan 2, 2009 | Reply
good to have u back. great blog.
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