So, I've been using a free web host to host my blog called XMGFree for quite a while now, I was originally drawn there because they had excellent support, friendly staff, and great hosting.
Just recently, the support has gone to all crap, I found myself having to wait weeks just to get a reply, and even then it was "I don't have access to fix that." Even that paid hosting service was going to shit. There only seemed to be one active staff member, but he couldn't fix anything because he didn't have access.
So, the server hosting my site decided it would stop redirecting to my files about 2 months ago, and just start redirecting to the company's main site. I went to the overly backlogged support forums and found an already active topic on the issue.
The only one that ever seemed to be willing to give support said he'd look into it but, like I said, he didn't have any server access to fix the issue. To compound the problem, the only person with access to the server in question mysteriously went AWOL. So months went by, I was able to retrieve a very recent back-up of all my files through the still functioning cPanel, so nothing major was lost.
Just a few weeks ago, I logged on one morning to see if anything has been fixed yet, and I find that the management staff has deleted the entire support section of their site, started anew (most likely to cover their dirty laundry) and stated with no warning what-so-ever that they were canceling any and all support for the free hosting service 'until further notice.'
Of course, I was pissed. I've always recommended this host for their great up-time and friendly staff, I felt betrayed that they would make a business move like this with no forewarning to current customers, even some of the paid hosting customers canceled their accounts after receiving no support for weeks.
So, all-in-all I'm in the market for a new host. I'm probably going for a pay host this time around, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions?
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