As I posted before, nothing is perfect …
I was frustrated back in January by repeated down time from 1and1 and a lack of support feedback. MotoringFile is hosted on PowWeb and always seemed reliable (checking with Gabe confirmed that) so I switched. Apparently I chose the exact moment to switch when PowWeb decided to go for broke … and break things 😦
First, PowWeb had many issues with their recent “load balancing” which caused server problems and PHP issues (see here). Then more recently their MySQL server has been sick for more than a week, causing delays and failures to post on my weblog – both for me and for people trying to comment.
So I am moving GBMINI once again 😉
This time I have chosen InMotionHosting; I found some good indications of very low downtime from them, and they have an interesting Virtual Private Server package which offers me nearly my own computer on the web.
So far, it has been extremely quick during testing. There were a couple of issues that stumped me for a while, but tech support has been fast and accurate in its replies – this gives me great encouragement!
For example, There was no ImageMagick or NetPBM image libraries, so I could not run Gallery; I contacted them and after a discussion, they provided GCC (a compiler) so that I was able to install ImageMagick by compiling the source (first time I have ever done such in a Unix environment – and relatively pain-free!)
So perhaps the image libraries should have been available already, but the quick & useful support largely makes up for that …
Anyway, hopefully I have made the right decision in switching hosts again. I am paying more per month but maybe you get what you pay for. Readers will be the judge.
The name servers will be propagating over the next few days – when you see the InMotionHosting logo bottom right (instead of the PowWeb one) you know you are on the new hosting …
M&I / GBMINI 
Ian, I wish I had known you were moving. Based on your difficulty and other negative comments I found up on http://www.webhostingtalk.com/ I just moved to EZWeb host and so far have been very pleased.
They have a very nice feature that offers a one-click install & setup for apps, e.g. Gallery (I’m actually going to try Coppermine) and WordPress.
Reliability has been solid for 2 weeks and the price seemed reasonable. I’d keep them in mind if you’re not happy w/ your new host.
Thanks … but I need a minimum 2GB storage!
Now you are talking more my style with a real IP and shell access, and yes they have much more space than my host, but I’ll still stick with mine for $6/mo. I could upgrade to 500mb for only $2.50 more but I still don’t even have a need.
I could probably set you up with everything you need at a much better price. The only thing I can’t offer you is the IP. Space however is not an issue and there is plenty of bandwith.
Nothing worse than server problems! I just had to move a whole bunch of sites from my old host (webhostingbuzz) to a new host (vizaweb) because of ridiculous downtime and an aol email blacklisting!
Hope it works out for you!
NEMINI uses Site5.com for hosting, have had no issues over the 8 months we’ve been there. Support is extremely fast. 3000mb space 50mb B/W 6.95 a month can’t complain.
GMINI03…I thought I would help your club out and used your referring link to transfer my site to Site5. Great dough they give you for referring folk. Consider it a gift from the Michigan Mini Motor Club!