creanium.net is now proudly hosted by HostGator (bye bye 1and1)
In short, HostGator is light years beyond 1and1 in every respect.
As soon as I signed up with HostGator, I was sent an invoice. I paid it through PayPal and within 5 minutes I had all the credentials I needed to get in and start administering the site.
For security reasons, SSH access is disabled by default. So from CPanel, I just had to request an SSH be turned on for my account. It was an easy, quick, and painless process as a ticket was created for my request. I kid you not, within 7 minutes of my request, I had an email informing me that the account was enabled and instructions on how to log in.
HostGator is such a breath of fresh air compared to my dealings with 1and1. In fact, let’s compare HostGator to 1and1 real quick. HostGator handled my ticket within 7 minutes. I submitted a help request to 1and1 5 hours ago, and I still have not heard anything about it.
The biggest hurdle with HostGator has been getting familiar with their architecture, but I’m over that hurdle now and all my sites are ready for prime time. However, 1and1 continues to drag their feet and not all the sites are pointing to HostGator yet. I guess in just 24 hours of dealing with HostGator, I’m already spoiled and expect other companies to act the same way.
JoeBruin88
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 at 8:26 am
I like your new design and logo. Thanks for the reviews on hosts, and I'm planning to switch also in a few months.
John Crean
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Thanks for the compliments on the site design! Not sure if you noticed the address, but I have to use the "backdoor" address to point it to my new HostGator-hosted site instead of the 1and1 site. I initiated the DNS update on 1and1 last night, and as of now, it still says "updating". I sent a support email, but hours later, nothing. Surprise surprise! Anyway, let me know if you decide to go with HostGator. I have some coupons you could use to save yourself some money (and also a referral link to make me a little money too ;) ) .
HostGator Douglas
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Thanks for the kind words and for signing up with HostGator!
John Crean
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Thanks Douglas for the comment! Just by commenting on my site proves how much HostGator supports and cares about its customers.
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