Changing host

fountainsuk · 01-11-2009, 03:22 PM

Hi all. Need some advice re. Changing host. I had him setup a website for me and do hosting but his hosting is crap because when I update my website, sometimes, changes so not show e.g. Changing the banner. I contacted him about this 3 weeks ago but the problem has not been solved. I would like to change my host. Any1 know exactly how I need to go about doing this? Would I still retiain the ecommerce website he setup?

Help!

**Saajan** · 01-11-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fountainsuk

Hi all. Need some advice re. Changing host. I had him setup a website for me and do hosting but his hosting is crap because when I update my website, sometimes, changes so not show e.g. Changing the banner. I contacted him about this 3 weeks ago but the problem has not been solved. I would like to change my host. Any1 know exactly how I need to go about doing this? Would I still retiain the ecommerce website he setup?

Help!

Hello,

I have sent you a PM.

**Pete** · 01-11-2009, 03:29 PM

This depends on a number of things.

First, if you have a Control Panel account, where you have access to the server and can set up your own email and do other things, then there is a very good chance your new host can move your entire account to the new server.

If not, you can still use the Cpanel to copy/backup the site to your PC and then upload it to a new server. Be sure and get the database, if you do it this way.

If not, if you are just paying for "a website" very often the host will control that and you will wave goodbye if you leave. If you have FTP access, you can copy the site, but you will leave behind the database, which is where your time has gone, entering your goods.

There may be other considerations. From what little you have mentioned, the safest answer would be - It depends.

Alison_2900 · 01-11-2009, 04:16 PM

Hi Fountainsuk,

I host with Saajan and I can fully vouch for his services. His hosting offers 24/7 support, great packages for great prices, fast servers and video tutorials if you need help with the control panel settings etc. You definitely shouldn't have to wait 3 weeks to get something sorted.

fountainsuk · 01-11-2009, 10:12 PM

Hi, is somone please able to tell where in the cpanel i look to see how it's hosted?

i am able to create email addresses btw, subdomains too and it's called the control panel so i assume i have access to the page i require?

**Pete** · 01-11-2009, 11:29 PM

If you have a control panel, that's all that is required. In many cases it can simply be moved to another host.

There is a good chance I can move it to my server and help get you going as you'd like. I don't like to push and send PMs or emails, but if you'd like to contact me, feel free to PM. About 70 or so forum members do have shopping carts with me, and I'll be gald to have you as a client.