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Re: Chart of YC companies' hosting decisions

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Post by jf »

codyrobbins wrote: post #51

This is pretty much the exact breakdown of information I have had in the back of my mind to find for quite a while. It's very helpful — perhaps the most useful thing I've seen posted on HN since I started reading. (At least, most useful for me!) Of course, I wouldn't want to jump off a bridge just because everyone else was doing it, but researching all the available providers for all these hosting requirements is a p…

Thanks Cody! I wrote the code that generated that report for the same reason: I wanted to be able to research what decisions other domain owners have made. I'm happy to hear that you found this information useful too!

Did you see the code I put on GitHub? http://github.com/jpf/domain-profiler

Re: Chart of YC companies' hosting decisions

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Post by blasdel »

Sam_Odio wrote: post #46
jseifer wrote: post #37

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I got tired of GoDaddy a while ago and moved all of my domains to NameCheap. They've been great, although private registrations cost a couple dollars after the first year. Edit: http://www.namecheap.com

I second namecheap. I've used them for several years and have around 30 domains registered there (including Divvyshot). It's worth paying a little more for a more intuitive interface. I've never felt afraid of being tricked into buying something I didn't want. Another suggestion: Use everydns.net for DNS. It's donation-based ( http://www.everydns.com/donate.php ), powerful, reliable, and run by David Ulevitch of open…

I will never ever trust anything even remotely associated with OpenDNS or it's progenitors.

They're not Open in any way, and their service is not DNS either. They're just an 'underdog' Verisign -- same bullshit, different self-image.

Re: Chart of YC companies' hosting decisions

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Post by mstevens »

bravura wrote: post #56
potatolicious wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Likewise. Have a fairly budget-price but not-so-shady registrar in mind? [edit] WTF guys, why am I being modded up? I asked a question without providing additional insight - this doesn't deserve +points.

I've been using gandi.net and like them a lot. I'm surprised no one of the YC companies use them.

I also have been very happy with gandi.

Re: Chart of YC companies' hosting decisions

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Post by drusenko »

drusenko wrote: post #70
jhancock wrote: post #66

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Who would you recommend that does not see DMCA take-down notices as "their job"?

Eh, there are some "free speech" registrars focused on not responding to such nonsense. I believe a Google search should turn them up. For general purpose registrars, both Register.com and GoDaddy have been pretty good for us.

s/GoDaddy/TuCows/

Re: Chart of YC companies' hosting decisions

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Post by worldhello »

jhancock wrote: post #64

HN has had several slicehost vs. linode threads. Comments seems they were an even match (different but even). So why are there no linode users in this list? I'm asking as a new startup eyeing both as potential host.

also, bumptechnologies.com is using linode as DNS. Doesn't linode only offer DNS to domains hosted there?

Re: Chart of YC companies' hosting decisions

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Post by andyking »

codyrobbins wrote: post #48
tdupree wrote: post #33

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I have had good experiences with 1and1.com as a registrar. $8.99 domains, free private whois, and a decent domain management dashboard, YMMV.

I second 1&1 — they are cheap, incredibly responsive to support requests, and generally a pleasure to deal with all around.

I've had trouble with 1&1 chasing me for money for ye olde accounts, and even in one case where the domain was transferred out - they keep card details on file and auto-renew without notification.

Then, when the card is declined because it's expired in the two years since the domain was first registered, they start sending irritating debt collection letters demanding the renewal fee plus £15.

It's happened to plenty of people - just stick "1&1 debt collectors" into Google. I've moved all my domains over to a UK-based outfit called 123-reg; they're just as cheap as 1&1 but their renewals are done in a sane way, with a reminder email and the cancellation of the package if you don't pay.

Re: Chart of YC companies' hosting decisions

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Post by tybris »

run4yourlives wrote: post #29

Could somebody please explain why you would use a DNS provider that is not your web host? I've always just used the host's DNS servers for my domains, but I'm curious as to the decision making of others... are there real concerns that would lead you to separate these services?

I'd argue that you should never use your web host as a DNS provider. Eventually you will get sick of your webhost and moving your site is a lot easier if they don't lay claim to your domain.

Re: Chart of YC companies' hosting decisions

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Post by tybris »

jf wrote: post #71
codyrobbins wrote: post #51

This is pretty much the exact breakdown of information I have had in the back of my mind to find for quite a while. It's very helpful — perhaps the most useful thing I've seen posted on HN since I started reading. (At least, most useful for me!) Of course, I wouldn't want to jump off a bridge just because everyone else was doing it, but researching all the available providers for all these hosting requirements is a p…

Thanks Cody! I wrote the code that generated that report for the same reason: I wanted to be able to research what decisions other domain owners have made. I'm happy to hear that you found this information useful too! Did you see the code I put on GitHub? http://github.com/jpf/domain-profiler

Great work. I immediately stored it to help my future hosting decisions. Small feature suggestions: include percentages in the pie charts to make them more readable. (Especially for colour blind)

Re: Chart of YC companies' hosting decisions

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Post by tybris »

gcheong wrote: post #28

Wow, nothing on Google App Engine or Azure?

Well, Google App Engine isn't exactly suitable for innovative applications since you're locked to what their environment offers you (e.g. no background processes!?). Azure I don't know, is that generally available yet?

Re: Chart of YC companies' hosting decisions

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Post by davidw »

bravura wrote: post #56
potatolicious wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Likewise. Have a fairly budget-price but not-so-shady registrar in mind? [edit] WTF guys, why am I being modded up? I asked a question without providing additional insight - this doesn't deserve +points.

I've been using gandi.net and like them a lot. I'm surprised no one of the YC companies use them.

If you had a lot of domains, the Euro/Dollar difference right now might hurt a little bit. They're good, though.
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