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[preditor]

As AussieDave mention, most plugins adds a bunch of code to header/footer thats there on every page, making it heavy in many ways.

 

[AussieDave]

Oh, the other issue I forgot to mention about SiteGround.com, is there new billing system. As far as I can recall, before they made all these radical changes, billing, or more to the point, your Credit Card, was not stored, least not without gaining your permission, first.

The last hosting I had, I'd paid for 12 months. Given SG was below par, I had no intention of renewing, and was simply going to let the host expire.

Was checking my email account, and spotted an email from SG, which, informed me they attempted to debit my CC with another 12 months hosting. This time at full price, which was around $471.

Fortunately for me, I only use a debit Visa for online transactions. Hence, it's only loaded up with cash when I need to use it, online. Point is, if the cash was in there, SG would have taken it, without my permission.

SiteGround.com were never, ever, like this before.

Which tells me, maybe the founders of SG, are no longer the owners of SG.

That would definitely explain all the issues I encountered...

 

[bettingappguide]

Oh, the other issue I forgot to mention about SiteGround.com, is there new billing system. As far as I can recall, before they made all these radical changes, billing, or more to the point, your Credit Card, was not stored, least not without gaining your permission, first.

The last hosting I had, I'd paid for 12 months. Given SG was below par, I had no intention of renewing, and was simply going to let the host expire.

Was checking my email account, and spotted an email from SG, which, informed me they attempted to debit my CC with another 12 months hosting. This time at full price, which was around $471.

Fortunately for me, I only use a debit Visa for online transactions. Hence, it's only loaded up with cash when I need to use it, online. Point is, if the cash was in there, SG would have taken it, without my permission.

SiteGround.com were never, ever, like this before.

Which tells me, maybe the founders of SG, are no longer the owners of SG.

That would definitely explain all the issues I encountered...

As well as this, their support is nowhere near as good as it used to be

 

[gm2891]

What about Google Cloud Hosting, why no one mentions it, anyone has experience?

 

[ddm]

^ shrugs
and no love for AWS, people?

 

[AussieDave]

What about Google Cloud Hosting, why no one mentions it, anyone has experience?

From experience and my raw data log-files (which btw block them), a LOT of traffic from these "cloud" hosting services, are scraper bots, hackers, script kiddies, mostly, nefarious trouble makers. Google Cloud, AWS etc., etc., I personally don't want my sites associated/connected to that crap.

 

[JoeyC]

Once, you could add a few extra lines of code to your functions.php file, and that was that. Instant speed increase. However, these days, if your not WP/coding savvy, Kinsta seems to be the best option for WP hosting.

If support are there to help with issues, then giving them a go is a well deserved 1+.

What are the benefits behind using Kinsta vs BlueHost or GoDaddy?

 

[ddm]

bluehost is known as "shithost" fwiw
NEVER use

Godaddy - same deal. Never use.

 

[AussieDave]

GoDaddy?

Strike that one off the list. As a domain registrar their a prime rip-off (always thinking up new schemes to sell to non-savvy clients). Their shared hosting is a joke. It's slow, and probably throttled to the max.

My advice, stick with a hosting provider who other trusted affiliates recommend.

IMHO it seems that Kinsta is awesome for non-techie WP affiliates. Though, it isn't cheap. If that price is a bit steep, give KnownHost a try: https://www.knownhost.com/wordpress-hosting.html

Been with KH since Feb 2016. Tried all flavours: shared, VPS and dedi server. Can't fault them.

 

[Biti]

SiteGround, without any doubt.

 

[JoeyC]

Strike that one off the list. As a domain registrar their a prime rip-off (always thinking up new schemes to sell to non-savvy clients). Their shared hosting is a joke. It's slow, and probably throttled to the max.

My advice, stick with a hosting provider who other trusted affiliates recommend.

IMHO it seems that Kinsta is awesome for non-techie WP affiliates. Though, it isn't cheap. If that price is a bit steep, give KnownHost a try: https://www.knownhost.com/wordpress-hosting.html

Been with KH since Feb 2016. Tried all flavours: shared, VPS and dedi server. Can't fault them.

Thanks so much for the quick reply and information. Kinsta would work but yes, it’s a bit steep at the start.. With a new site launching next month, I like the options with KnownHost. Would you recommend to start off on a shared, VPS or Dedi? I’m thinking the dedi is something down the road.. Appreciate you guys helping us new folks. Cheers

 

[synergysvcsusa]

Really glad this topic has grown wings. Just an FWIW, HostGator legal got back to me and says anything concerning Gambling is off-limits -- even Affiliate Sites or anything of that nature where Gambling is considered. Guess that article was wrong, but getting the to admit it took reaching their legal department, and their response was anything but immediate.

Guess I should once again ask for clarification ... Each of these hosts has NO ISSUE with an Online Gambling Affiliate Website and content relating to such including links, free-to-play demo versions of the games, etc., correct?

After all, that was the reason for this thread, but I just wanted to make sure it didn't get lost in the shuffle!

I'm liking the 50% Pricing on KnownHost, but the limit of just a single domain is worrisome. Still, a good price, but what happens if traffic exceeds the 100K visits (not unique visitors mind you) but it almost sounded like "served pages" each month?

Must one upgrade to the next level of service or is that just a rough estimate of typical traffic?

That wasn't overly clear. Thanks!

 

[AussieDave]

I'm liking the 50% Pricing on KnownHost, but the limit of just a single domain is worrisome. Still, a good price, but what happens if traffic exceeds the 100K visits (not unique visitors mind you) but it almost sounded like "served pages" each month?

Must one upgrade to the next level of service or is that just a rough estimate of typical traffic?

That wasn't overly clear. Thanks!

KH has a 24/7 live chat, probably best to head over there https://knownhost.com and ask them directly.

 

[AussieDave]

Kinsta would work but yes, it’s a bit steep at the start.. With a new site launching next month, I like the options with KnownHost. Would you recommend to start off on a shared, VPS or Dedi?

If Kinsta is a bit steep to start with, then so too is a VPS and Dedi.

My suggestion, go with shared hosting: https://www.knownhost.com/wordpress-hosting.html @ Business Level Package (use the 50% code) and it's only US $4.99 per/month.

Granted it's only 1 wordpress site per Managed hosting package... BUT compare to https://kinsta.com/plans/ your miles ahead already.

At this point I don't think members can really add much more feedback.

Probably best to start asking questions to the hosting companies direct. This way your getting all the correct information, and then you can make an educated decision on who is best suited to your hosting needs

 

[JoeyC]

If Kinsta is a bit steep to start with, then so too is a VPS and Dedi.

My suggestion, go with shared hosting: https://www.knownhost.com/wordpress-hosting.html @ Business Level Package (use the 50% code) and it's only US $4.99 per/month.

Granted it's only 1 wordpress site per Managed hosting package... BUT compare to https://kinsta.com/plans/ your miles ahead already.

At this point I don't think members can really add much more feedback.

Probably best to start asking questions to the hosting companies direct. This way your getting all the correct information, and then you can make an educated decision on who is best suited to your hosting needs

I realized my initial statement about Kinsta being too steep negated my query about VPS and Dedi..

I like the cheap route, as I can always upgrade.

Thanks again! (Btw..their support / sales is pretty darn quick)

 

[NDG]

Guess I should once again ask for clarification ... Each of these hosts has NO ISSUE with an Online Gambling Affiliate Website and content relating to such including links, free-to-play demo versions of the games, etc., correct?

Kinsta does not have any issues with a casino affiliate web site. I made sure that their were no issues before moving things over.

realized my initial statement about Kinsta being too steep negated my query about VPS and Dedi..

I like the cheap route, as I can always upgrade.

You need to find a good host that is within your budget. Like you said, you can always upgrade or move elsewhere.. as your
sites gets bigger or start to bring in more traffic. Go with what you are comfortable with.. but make sure that they accept
casino affiliates and they actually deliver the speed and the up-time that you need to keep visitors rolling into your site.

 

[JoeyC]

Kinsta does not have any issues with a casino affiliate web site. I made sure that their were no issues before moving things over.



You need to find a good host that is within your budget. Like you said, you can always upgrade or move elsewhere.. as your
sites gets bigger or start to bring in more traffic. Go with what you are comfortable with.. but make sure that they accept
casino affiliates and they actually deliver the speed and the up-time that you need to keep visitors rolling into your site.

All excellent points..speed and reliability are king as I can see is the overarching theme.

Upgrade and change as you grow.

Confirm they will not have an issue with type of business model.

Thanks again for everyone’s input - great group here and support.

 

[synergysvcsusa]

All excellent points..speed and reliability are king as I can see is the overarching theme.

Upgrade and change as you grow.

Confirm they will not have an issue with type of business model.

Thanks again for everyone’s input - great group here and support.

Hey JoeyC!

Are you saying you already CONFIRMED that KnownHost will accept an Online Casino/Gambling Affiliate site or Gambling Specific Content, Links, Free-to-Play Games, etc.?

I'd like to know the route you took to get the information -- if it's in printed form anywhere, and then I can act as a secondary test by asking the same questions for a double-blind test.

Please let me know ... I don't care for the single domain, however, it IS a good start.

 

[synergysvcsusa]

Just was looking at KnownHost's policies and found the text below. Don't know how this impacts Casino Affiliate Websites, but at the very least, you can get a feel for their terminology:

Prohibited Materials and Services​

KnownHost does not accept material such as:

• Public proxy, torrents, tor, warez, escrow, high yield investment programs (HYIP), illegal gambling and lottery sites or services.
• Distributed computing software such as SETI@home or coin miners, including but not limited to CHIA miners.
• Run any file sharing, bit torrent or other P2P network services, client or server software.

Content "published or transmitted" via KnownHost's service includes Web content, email, bulletin board postings, chat, and any other type of posting or transmission that relies on any service provided by KnownHost.

KnownHost can terminate service for any of the above reasons and it's at KnownHost sole discretion to issue a refund

So, with Online Casinos and Gambling websites that are licensed in their territories, it would certainly be considered LEGAL, but still waiting to hear back from them officially.

Any others that will KNOWINGLY ACCEPT ONLINE GAMBLING content as an AFFILIATE?

 

[ddm]

i use brixly.uk

linux reseller
cloud based
99.99% uptime
very solid tech support.
like £15 / month, unlimited domains / email / bandwidth

if u want to use my link - i get $5 i think https://client.brixly.uk/aff.php?aff=291