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Review: XF Host

edited April 2013 in Reviews

**Summary:***

------------ Host xfhost.net thinks outside the box

Easy to work with and customizable

Key Points of Host:

  • Pre-sales was able to build me a custom VPS package
  • Pre-sales was informative and knowledgeable
  • Pre-sales was quick to reply and friendly
  • Service was stable (good up time)
  • Low ping time
  • Zero packet loss
  • Little to no downtime

My expectations:

  • Reasonable server load (not perfect, but reasonable)
  • Easy access to control panel (and / or SSH)
  • Quick and friendly customer service
  • Customer service which will resolve issues (or at least make a valid attempt & not brush me off with a "script" response)
  • An agreeable Terms of Service for possible mild adult content (limited, not porn)
  • An acceptable budget

My current resources:

3 Database (MySQL)
Space currently using: -- 2 GB
Current monthly bandwidth: -- 21 GB

Full Commentary Review:

My first concern was that they were (are) new. This is always a sign of caution to me. And if anyone think about looking into them, keep that in mind. But new doesn't always mean bad. In fact I've been surprised at the level of support and response time to my inquiries. But it is something in the back of my mind that I always remember (that's just me).

While they offer shared hosting, I was surprised that they seem willing to customize plans. I was able to talk them into a small VPS. Although they seem to specialize in shared and resell accounts (from my understanding). And they were flexible in the packaging and price.

Support has been quick to reply and very friendly. One of those few host who call you by name, but also has manners in that they use the words; "please, thank you, and sorry". I respect people who can use those in support.

Only been with them for 3 months so far. Will need to follow up.

I think my summary about covers most of everything, but I'll be willing to answer questions upon request

Comments

  • Who?

  • @Damian said: Who?

    One of several providers who I currently use.

  • @Socially_Uncensored said: One of several providers who I currently use.

    Ah. Are we next?

  • edited April 2013

    @Damian said: Ah. Are we next?

    lol

    I currently do not use your services, sorry. Although I do shop around often and have not ruled you out (for the future).

    I have 1 more review to type out and then I'm done writing reviews (for at least 6 months, assuming I don't have to jump ship anywhere).

  • You are on a role! Might aswell list all the providers you use so we can get prepared :P

  • DamianDamian Member
    edited April 2013

    @Socially_Uncensored said: I currently do not use your services, sorry. Although I do shop around often and have not ruled you out (for the future).

    Is there anything that we don't offer or otherwise prevents you from utilizing our service? We're always looking to improve.

  • @Damian said: Is there anything that we don't offer or otherwise prevents you from utilizing our service? We're always looking to improve.

    Since you asked.... You don't currently offer a 2Gb Ram plan. Depending on which site I decide to host, this can be needed at time.

    Your TOS would prevent forums in general. Mostly because of nude content requirements. But this isn't always required when seeking hosting.

  • NightNight Member
    edited April 2013

    Maybe I'm missing something, but upon visiting this "xF Host" it appears they only do cPanel hosting.. Your review claims VPS..

    Well done on another glorious copy/paste from your previous threads..

    Edit for clarification: While you said that you "talk[ed] them into a small VPS," that wouldn't make sense for a shared provider. They aren't going to convert a node to virtualization and waste resources on one customer.

  • edited April 2013

    @Night said: Maybe I'm missing >something, but upon visiting this "xF Host" it appears they only do cPanel hosting.. > Your review claims VPS..

    Well done on another glorious copy/paste from your previous threads..

    Re-read the review and you will see....

    Pre-sales was able to build me a custom VPS package

    And also....

    @Socially_Uncensored said: While they offer shared hosting, I was surprised that they seem willing to customize plans.I was able to talk them into a small VPS

    You're welcome... I connected the dots for you. :-)

  • @Socially_Uncensored said: I was able to talk them into a small VPS.

    I call it BS.

    @Damian said: Is there anything that we don't offer or otherwise prevents you from utilizing our service?

    @Socially_Uncensored said: Since you asked.... You don't currently offer a 2Gb Ram plan.

  • Whats up with all reviews? Prepared in the weekends?

  • @Spirit said: I call it BS.

    Was a general comment on what we typically, but not always need. Generally speaking, 2 GB is what we require. Although not always.

  • @ftpit said: Whats up with all reviews? Prepared in the weekends?

    I often review all my host at once. It's easy to do it that way.

  • When I can I expect mine ;)

  • @ftpit said: When I can I expect mine ;)

    lol

    I actually do have a few here which I maybe looking into at a later time. I usually wait at least 3 - 6 months, before doing a review... Unless I jump ship for a reason and then its normally ASAP on the host in question.

  • http://soladrive.com

    Do I notice a badly ripped template, unless of course they are SolaDrive?

  • @Socially_Uncensored said: Your TOS would prevent forums in general. Mostly because of nude content requirements.

    Are you sure you're reading the right TOS?

    From http://ipxcore.com/auptos/#adult :

    Adult or Pornographic Content:
    Legal adult and/or pornographic content is permitted as defined within the jurisdiction of the United States of America, and the State of Arizona. For pornographic content from a “primary producer”, all actors/models must have records on file per 18 USC 2257. These records must be submitted to IPXcore on request. IPXcore will not verify these records otherwise. In the event of an age or identity issue, the Subscriber, and not IPXcore, will be held fully accountable for incorrect or incomplete records.

  • @Socially_Uncensored said: Low ping time

    depends where you are

  • AmitzAmitz Member
    edited April 2013

    @Socially_Uncensored said: Host xfhost.net thinks outside the box

    How does one 'think outside the box'?
    As a nerd, I prefer thinking inside the box.

  • @Damian said: Is there anything that we don't offer

    No cat pictures? no donut for you. Thumbs up to @jarland

  • @Amitz said: thinks outside the box

    tip : box billing

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