UK Based Hosting

simplyDone · 03-25-2008, 09:58 AM

Hi

I'm looking to change my hosting for my forum.

Can anyone recommend a UK based host, that allows root access and has good, quick response, customer service?

I am looking for either a dedicated server or virtual server.

Any recommendations?

Cheers

ryukenden · 03-26-2008, 01:00 AM

Hostway.co.uk is UK based web hosting company. They also have US office as well.

martyan · 03-26-2008, 02:04 AM

Marblehost.com offer hosting both in their UK and USA-based datacenter, so that you may choose from it. I know that oneandone.com do it as well.

~ServerPoint~ · 03-26-2008, 08:36 AM

Why don't you like US based web hosting companies. UI think they will allow you to save some money. Download speed would be approximately the same and rich choice?

damien_ls · 03-26-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by martyan

I know that oneandone.com do it as well.

Actually (afaik) this is incorrect - 1&1 sell to the UK in GBP etc. but when you buy a server from them you'll be using a datacentre in Germany.

We've had quite a few customers move to us complaining that 1&1 tricked them etc. and I'm sure we're not alone in that.

As for looking for a UK provider, I think there are other places you could look which have a more UK-focussed audience. You could probably get offers and suggestions there.

Whether or not you'd be better with UK or US servers is another issue, and everybody has their own opinions on that. Mine is that it's always better to be as close as possible to your main target audience which is why we host our UK site in our UK dc facility, and our US site in our US dc facility - hopefully this results in the fastest possible load times for our customers making the experience using our site pleasant and painless.

However, the impact this has on your visitor's experience is fully dependent on the nature of your website; if you have a lot of graphics (number, not file size) you'll probably find latency has more impact - each one could represent the need to establish a new connection...

ryukenden · 03-26-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ~ServerPoint~

Why don't you like US based web hosting companies. UI think they will allow you to save some money. Download speed would be approximately the same and rich choice?

I totally agree with you. Web hosting companies in UK charge more because they got more expensive staffing and equipments. A lot of things are more expensive in the UK.

sim64 · 03-26-2008, 12:45 PM

Have a look at these people,

http://www.csnewmedia.co.uk/

They have a number of plans or will even do you a bespoke package, I have
about 20 sites hosted with them and have had very few problems.
They also help out with migration and set up.

Locomotive · 03-27-2008, 01:07 AM

Hello! as for me personaly prices for the EU located weh hosting seem little bit expensive that for the same web hosting on the US. whereas connection speed is the same. And why don't you want consider Us located companies? There are lots of them and some of them are running specials: Site5.com, Hostgator.com (20% OFF), A2hosting.com (20% OFF), Dreamhost.com
IMO US have rich choice of companies.
Good lucjk with your serching.

alemcherry · 03-28-2008, 01:48 PM

1and1 uk? I wont recommend them though. Hostway is slightly more expensive.

~ServerPoint~ · 03-31-2008, 06:28 AM

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totally agree with you. Web hosting companies in UK charge more because they got more expensive staffing and equipments. A lot of things are more expensive in the UK.

And there are no visible difference.

fermiop · 03-31-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by alemcherry

1and1 uk? I wont recommend them though. Hostway is slightly more expensive.

It's how much?

Karooki · 04-04-2008, 08:05 AM

They look the same for me.

damien_ls · 04-04-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Locomotive

Hello! as for me personaly prices for the EU located weh hosting seem little bit expensive that for the same web hosting on the US. whereas connection speed is the same. And why don't you want consider Us located companies?

Speed may be the same, but overall visitor experience may not; depending on the nature and construction of your sites, latency can be noticable even just through browsing. You will also find that more local uploads/downloads tend to run quicker - but that varies a lot depending on the quality/diversity of your own connection and the various networks involved.

Another reason for hosting in the UK (or EU at least) is data protection law; although legally possible to host personal data in non-member states, it can be legally complex to resolve. In almost all cases a website will fall under the DPA, so if you're an EU person/organisation/business or collecting personal data from them you should (technically) be compliant.

So no, it's not the same - there are good reasons why people want to host their site in a specific location that isn't always the US.

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Originally Posted by Locomotive

There are lots of them and some of them are running specials: Site5.com, Hostgator.com (20% OFF), A2hosting.com (20% OFF), Dreamhost.com

How many of these are offering VPS's?

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Originally Posted by ~ServerPoint~

And there are no visible difference.

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Originally Posted by Karooki

They look the same for me.

The words of untrained eyes

As above, there are differences from both site owner and visitors' points of view - it's just a question of what you're doing as to what's most appropriate. It's interesting that those strongly advocating US (or UK) for that matter are generally those who have hosting in one, or the other.

I try to evaluate a customers needs fully and advise regarding the best solution for their specific needs. Yes, if you're wanting the cheapest option US is definitely ahead of UK. If you have other needs UK may be more appropriate...