September 25th, 2012

Web Hosting Reviews Are A Cesspool. Review Signal Wants To Fix That

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Have you ever tried to search the web for reviews of web hosting services? Search results typically fall into two categories: A) Spammers posting rankings and positive reviews to get a cut of the sign-up fees from services with affiliate programs and B) Anecdotal experiences. It’s hard to get an overall idea of what hosts actually have a good reputation. → Read More

August 16th, 2012

Cloud Computing Company Joyent Leaves Early Supporters Out In The Cold

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Back in 2006, cloud computing company Joyent offered a lifetime subscription to bundle of hosting services for a one time fee of $500. Now, according to an e-mail sent to customers, Joyent is pulling the plug on those lifetime accounts. Customers are predictably upset, but not for the reasons you might expect. → Read More

August 7th, 2007

Media Temple Now Allows Web Control From iPhone

Just a heads up to anyone who uses Media Temple or is thinking about choosing them as a web host. You can now use your iPhone to login to the all new iPhone Web Control panel on (mt). With your fingers you can now buy a domain, reboot your server, get support, pay a bill, and lots more. This is the first hosting company I’ve heard that’s doing something with the iPhone and I think… → Read More