Byethost isn't really as good as it sounds like. Their servers go down alot, you have to use their slow FTP applet, their servers are all in safe mode, and if you need support, it usually takes them about 2 days to reply.

Hmm, at least they answer though.

Whats their uptime like?

Looking at other stats I would say they have an uptime of about 98%

Can you provide us with a little bit more information? I was expecting a long summary about them because as many of you already know, I'm desperately looking for a good host to use. Thank you very much for providing that much information though, PureEVIL.

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Byethost is actually down about 10% of the time. and after theyre back, SQL isnt working for about 15 min. and they have large google ads at the top of every page. I think I will be switching to something like X10 Hosting soon.

I have been with Byethost, and the speed and uptime is terrible.

These days though, I run my own host.

I have used Byethost for a while , and found them exceptional .

Over 6 months of service , and they have had an average uptime of 99.89 % uptime . :P

you have to use their slow FTP applet

:exclamation:
They offer both a Java uplaod mechanisim , and normal FTP client access .

There speed is also superb compared to some other hosts ive tried (and ive used a lot) .

Technical support is a glowing A+ , all issues resolved in a few hours .

For a full list of Free webhosts , to compare services offered (and other peoples reviews , have a look at this url .

http://www.free-webhosts.com/user_reviews.php

George

So George, what's it like working at ByetHost?

Well when I was with them, it was terrible. Up about 50% of the time, ads when they say no ads, definitely not worth the bother of signing up.

But then, most free hosting is bad.

Byethost provides immpecable service,

ehhh right...

they wish you the best of holidays and they contact you by name

and maybe I don't want my spam folder fuller...

I am familiar with Kevin one of the administrators.

So thats why youre advertising...

As to the ads they post on their website they are always there on most freehosts because google is a theif so dont blame others for google's impromptu. Of course the ads are easily removed by hacking or paying for it.

They aren't as bad as Tripod, but still...

Give me something for free and I will tell you how. A sofware program will suffice such as a Photoshop S/N you find on the web which may work.

if that made more sense, i would critisize it.

Byethost gave me free php mail() function after only a few requests eventhough they regularly charge for it.

well why the hell did they turn it off in the first place??

They email you before 24 hours usually and they have alot more to offer.

yay for total bull****!

So you sign off your posts as webmaster, eh?

Any experienced webmaster knows free hosting is for people completley new to web designing.

Please stop posting crap, plus, don't discuss illegal stuff on these forums. And finially, stop posting your URL and trying to promote yourself all the time - this forum does have signatures, you know.

Originally Posted by yoshistr

I am not advertising byethost this topic is about byethost it is not my problem that you dont like the topic.

I made the topic, dumb****.

By the way, it's not a very good idea to try to flame the admin of a flaming site.

Hi all,

Correct me if I am wrong, it seems that the general consensus is that Byethost is not one of the best free hosting providers. Its seems many of you have problems with the up-time and also questions about the ads they is play upon a site. Overall I would steer clear of this host.

These are my views if you have some post back

-MGS-

Well, I'm on byethost server 33 and I don't get any down time at all!
It's quite all right on my site and the background on the ads is the same as mine!

I like them! They are fast, reliable, there support is EXCELLENT! And I recommend them to everyone!

You're much better off with a paid host. You never get any problems, and you get decent support too.

I have used ByetHost for a matter of months for SuperSitez, and have no ads they have put on there, dont know why that is but hey. There has been no downtime, the java uploda applet is fast and reliable but ftp access is supported. One of the admins is on the Shoutbox for a lot of the time, and they are good at guiding you through problems. They seem to be quite ok really.

yeah, one other site i have on their server doesn't have ads on the main page, but does on the rest. the java applet for ftp sucks, and i only recently found out about the ftp access.

Well an online ftp client at all is better than I had hoped for. My last host failed to provide anything of that sort. But I use the ftp access anyway, and yeh, the java applet sucks, all you can do is up and download.