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#1 2012-07-21 14:38:20

Servine
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PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

Well, I'm using PowrHost to host BlueTetra, when about 3 months later I discover that they added adverts to it! Now I'm not talking about BEARABLE google ads, I'm talking pointless, big, stupid flash adverts. And due to the web scheme of my game, it covers the action bar, meaning you can't go further!

KEY POINT: PowrHost uses big adverts!

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#2 2012-07-21 14:39:25

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

I'll keep this in mind if I'm ever looking for a new hosting service provider. It's too bad they seem to have not told you about this, switching to a new host might be a bit of a pain.  sad

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#3 2012-07-21 14:51:23

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

stevetheipad wrote:

I'll keep this in mind if I'm ever looking for a new hosting service provider. It's too bad they seem to have not told you about this, switching to a new host might be a bit of a pain.  sad

It is.

I actually suggest moving your files to 000webhost - the only reputable free host out there - and then making your current site redirect to the new one with simple javascript.

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#4 2012-07-21 14:53:10

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

Servine wrote:

stevetheipad wrote:

I'll keep this in mind if I'm ever looking for a new hosting service provider. It's too bad they seem to have not told you about this, switching to a new host might be a bit of a pain.  sad

It is.

I actually suggest moving your files to 000webhost - the only reputable free host out there - and then making your current site redirect to the new one with simple javascript.

1freehosting.com seems to work fine.

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#5 2012-07-21 14:54:59

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

stevetheipad wrote:

Servine wrote:

stevetheipad wrote:

I'll keep this in mind if I'm ever looking for a new hosting service provider. It's too bad they seem to have not told you about this, switching to a new host might be a bit of a pain.  sad

It is.

I actually suggest moving your files to 000webhost - the only reputable free host out there - and then making your current site redirect to the new one with simple javascript.

1freehosting.com seems to work fine.

000webhost is just more well known. However, that one seems reputable too! Stupid PowrHost. It said it DOESN'T do ads apart from the tiny text one!

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#6 2012-07-21 20:13:09

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

I don't think 000webhost allows games.

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#7 2012-07-21 21:00:21

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

I think when the ads are presented, they show them tiny text ones, then change them to GIANT ones when the people at PowrHost aren't looking.

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#8 2012-07-22 04:02:15

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

Use 000webhost.

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#9 2012-07-22 04:03:36

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

trinary wrote:

Use 000webhost.

Or 1FreeHosting, they don't care what you do with your website.  tongue

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#10 2012-07-22 04:37:16

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

x10hosting is pretty good and reliable, but I use 1freehosting for my sites, because I found a lot of products such as phpVMS didnt work at all on 000webhost.

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#11 2012-07-22 07:08:39

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

Or just pay for a VPS and have no rules on your website

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#12 2012-07-22 09:27:43

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

Edit: Fav.cc is bad - they have a lot of downtime.

Edit: x10Hosting is also a great host, but you are required to login to your cPanel every (30?) days. (I think it's 30 the last time I checked.)

Try Freezoy - they seem pretty good.

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#13 2012-07-22 10:22:03

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

samtwheels wrote:

I don't think 000webhost allows games.

It seems that that is only for flash games and stuff, if it is something that is downloaded it should be fine.

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#14 2012-07-22 11:04:56

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

16Skittles wrote:

samtwheels wrote:

I don't think 000webhost allows games.

It seems that that is only for flash games and stuff, if it is something that is downloaded it should be fine.

Um, BlueTetra has flash game(s) on it.

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#15 2012-07-22 11:29:21

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

maxskywalker wrote:

16Skittles wrote:

samtwheels wrote:

I don't think 000webhost allows games.

It seems that that is only for flash games and stuff, if it is something that is downloaded it should be fine.

Um, BlueTetra has flash game(s) on it.

BlueTetra is on PowrHost (not for long tho)

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#16 2012-07-24 21:50:07

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

Yeah, I dont like the ads on Powrhost. However, they can be "deleted". In an HTML document (or php, since its basicly the same thing) put this directly before the </body>

Code:

<div style="display:none">

Dont close that div. Put all the content you want on the page before that div. You see, Powrhost puts the ads before the </body> tag. So, if you put <div style="display:none;"> right before the </body> tag, Powrhost will put the ads after that. So, since the style of the div is set to not display anything, it hides ads!

But I switched to 000webhost because I didnt really trust Powrhost (McAfee doesnt trust them either)

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#17 2012-07-24 21:51:51

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

this is a rant thread  hmm

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#18 2012-07-24 22:02:11

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

ftf841 wrote:

this is a rant thread  hmm

Not entirely - it's discussing a particular problem.  And there are also some good suggestions coming forth.  I think it's productive - but I appreciate your opinion.

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#19 2012-07-25 07:37:42

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

From the site:
No Ads
Our free unlimited hosting is the best in the world because there are no ads. Powrhost's #1 aim is not to make a ton of money, it's to provide you with web hosting for free with no ads. We can cover our costs trough donations and funding, so you don't have to!

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#20 2012-07-25 11:07:45

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

LOL. Just LOL. Liars!

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#21 2012-07-25 12:47:29

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

Servine wrote:

maxskywalker wrote:

16Skittles wrote:


It seems that that is only for flash games and stuff, if it is something that is downloaded it should be fine.

Um, BlueTetra has flash game(s) on it.

BlueTetra is on PowrHost (not for long tho)

So will BlueTetra be switching hosts, or maybe using GP1's solution?

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#22 2012-07-25 12:56:59

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

maxskywalker wrote:

Servine wrote:

maxskywalker wrote:


Um, BlueTetra has flash game(s) on it.

BlueTetra is on PowrHost (not for long tho)

So will BlueTetra be switching hosts, or maybe using GP1's solution?

Not sure as of yet. They both have their downsides, as with 000, it could be shut down. GP1's solution seems much easier, I'll try it!

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#23 2012-07-25 13:42:02

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

Daroach1 wrote:

From the site:
No Ads
Our free unlimited hosting is the best in the world because there are no ads. Powrhost's #1 aim is not to make a ton of money, it's to provide you with web hosting for free with no ads. We can cover our costs trough donations and funding, so you don't have to!

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#24 2012-07-25 17:13:37

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

nama wrote:

Daroach1 wrote:

From the site:
No Ads
Our free unlimited hosting is the best in the world because there are no ads. Powrhost's #1 aim is not to make a ton of money, it's to provide you with web hosting for free with no ads. We can cover our costs trough donations and funding, so you don't have to!

...GRR

You tell 'em, nama

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#25 2012-07-25 18:07:58

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Re: PowrHost has a GIGANTIC downside!

Daroach1 wrote:

nama wrote:

Daroach1 wrote:

From the site:
No Ads
Our free unlimited hosting is the best in the world because there are no ads. Powrhost's #1 aim is not to make a ton of money, it's to provide you with web hosting for free with no ads. We can cover our costs trough donations and funding, so you don't have to!

...GRR

You tell 'em, nama

At first I thought that said "You tell 'em mama"

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