Thanks to my new server provider MaxtorHost FiddyP blog is now much faster and secure. The commentluv script is also more secure and faster.
My previous server was a bit pants, the plesk dashboard was super slow, ftp was unreliable and support was terse and “couldn’tgiveatoss”. I managed to overcome the ftp problems by telnet’ing to the server and gzipping the httpdocs folder and database (old phpmyadmin wouldn’t download an export file grrr). The kind support at Maxtor Host was able to restore my database and all root files and folders within minutes of me asking in a support ticket.
Now I don’t have to worry about losing any posts since before I went on holiday, I can get on with my master plan for the new CommentLuv site and perhaps get the AJAX version sorted so it can be easily installable and should be compatible with typepad blogs too.
I’m kinda busy with a lot of stuff I have to catch up on but I’ll get there eventually! Thanks to all those that wished me happy travelling. It was an awesome holiday which I’ll write about soon enough…
hazaa for Maxtor Host who can provide a managed semi-dedicated server for hundreds of dollars less than the crappy streamline.net. (their support roks too)
[edit]I signed up to their affiliate program after Jon’s comment below and changed the links to aff ones in the post
26.07.08 11:54 pm
Welcome back, and congrats on the new “home” for your blog.
I want pictures, pictures and more pictures!
Did you wave like we agreed?
Couldn’t spot the blue eyes with the sunglasses: 
#127.07.08 8:31 am
mira: lol, I waved like a madman but couldn’t see you
#228.07.08 2:01 pm
Welcome back. Nice to hear that you had a great vacation. Look forward to some good posts on it. Cheers.
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#328.07.08 4:26 pm
Welcome Back.
#4I’ve been checking back daily and glad to see that you have moved successfully to a new server. Looking forward to hearing about your vacation.
29.07.08 8:24 am
Hope you had a nice holiday. where did you go?
#529.07.08 10:31 am
Nicole: thanks, I still haven’t downloaded the photos from my camera yet!
#629.07.08 4:59 pm
Hi Andy
Thanks for the pointer to MaxterHost, I’ve been looking round for a possible new host with good UK support and hadn’t come across them. How well-optimised are they for Wordpress, if you don’t mind me asking? Does the MySQL db sit on the same server or have a fast connection (I’ve heard that these are important considerations)
Cheers, Jon
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#729.07.08 6:13 pm
I don’t know if they are optimized for wordpress but my experience so far is that this hosting on a semi-dedicated server is the fastest downloading and uploading by ftp I’ve had with a stable connection. The support is great and it’s nice knowing that they take care of the management of the server, plus because it’s a semi dedicated service, there is no extra to pay for a 30+ domain plesk licence!
it get’s my recommendation over streamline and heartinternet who I’ve used for hosting in the past. (cheaper too!)
#830.07.08 10:15 am
Hi Andy
Thanks for the mini-review, that’s very useful. I’ll add them to my shortlist.
Cheers, Jon
#930.07.08 10:35 am
could you share some pictures of your trip?
Regards
#1001.08.08 12:33 am
Welcome back, and it’s back to the grindstone for you mate. At least you were lucky enough to get a holiday. I’m glad it all went well for you and also that the new server is great. Sheesh, some people have all the luck lol
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#1101.08.08 12:37 am
Welcome back, and it’s back to the grindstone for you mate. At least you were lucky enough to get a holiday. I’m glad it all went well for you and also that the new server is great. Sheesh, some people have all the luck lol
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#1201.08.08 3:10 am
I never heard of MaxtorHost but I’m seeing some good reviews about them on the web. Let us know any updates on their support and performance
Fred
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05.08.08 3:59 pm
Hi Andy
Do you have an affiliate link for MaxterHost? If I decide to use them, it’d be nice for you to earn a little cash for providing the recommendation
Cheers, Jon
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#1405.08.08 5:56 pm
sire: thanks mate, I did get lucky!
jon: https://www.maxterhost.com/lpanel/signup/aff.php?id=28
thanks!
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