Looking for a host that also provides support

I'm looking for a hosting company that specialises in Dolphin hosting but that also provides installation services (initial installation, template and module installation, and upgrades) and also support services (bug diagnosis & fixing) if required.

These don't have to be included in the cost of the hosting, but as I have little technical experience myself I would like the safety net of knowing that I can call on these services if required.

I am UK based and the site will have a predominantly UK audience.

Can anyone recommend a host I should consider?

Quote · 10 May 2013

Hi,

 

I have recently started using a VPS again and am currntly looking to lease out space to other users.

The server is set up to run a Dolphin powered site so feel free to PM me if you would be interested.

 

 

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Quote · 10 May 2013

 

I have recently started using a VPS again and am currntly looking to lease out space to other users.

The server is set up to run a Dolphin powered site so feel free to PM me if you would be interested.

 

Thanks for the offer Mike, but I'm looking for a hosting company so that I could easily upgrade my server / hosting package etc if I decide my site needs it.

Quote · 10 May 2013

 

 

I have recently started using a VPS again and am currntly looking to lease out space to other users.

The server is set up to run a Dolphin powered site so feel free to PM me if you would be interested.

 

Thanks for the offer Mike, but I'm looking for a hosting company so that I could easily upgrade my server / hosting package etc if I decide my site needs it.

 

We are currently using cPanel so would be able to do this along with migration if you chose to get a VPS of your own.

~~Mike ~~ This Signature is missing something :(
Quote · 10 May 2013

See my PM about hosts not to go to from my past experience. For the rest that maybe interested. Sounds like you want to have a Completely managed Server and a Webmaster who is fully versed with Dolphin software managing your site. You may need to pay for this separately.

  Zarconia.net maybe the best as far as set up to host Dolphin software. They are not a Managed Server company. You would still need someone to set it up and manage the server end making sure your site is running optimally. If you are buying Dolphin Premiere license than Boonex does the initial software set up. You will need to go in and adjust the site to your needs and desires.  Zarconia.net has been great so far answering questions and with initial setup assistance.They are fully versed on a lot of the aspects of this software, as well as moderators here. They answer questions quickly and easily understand your need.

  I would suggest them as a host solution. Manage the front end web hosting and Dolphin software yourself, while you look locally for a reliable programmer and webmaster that will come in and help on a request basis who is versed in Dolphin, only if needed. Who better to initial design your site then yourself. Dolphin makes it easy. Most software modules sold here are supported by the developer and you can easily learn how to or ask questions here in the forum for help to fix any issue yourself.

  Now to give you an idea of how costly it maybe to get to a beginners stage fully managed operation. Rackspace offers fully managed Server starting out at about $375-$400 per month, but they have no idea about dolphin software needs. To hire a webmaster to babysit it probably starting about the same without upgrades. They would charge extra for any work that would need to be done. They will not only be babysitting your site but others. That can run into the thousands. 

 

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Zarconia.net has been great so far answering questions and with initial setup assistance.They are fully versed on a lot of the aspects of this software, as well as moderators here. They answer questions quickly and easily understand your need.

 @ Itsawhiz - Thank you for the kind words and glad to hear that you are happy with your Zarconia experience :)

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Does Zarconia install the LAMP or LEMP stack or is it a bare server with just the server OS and possibly cPanel?

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Quote · 11 May 2013

 

Does Zarconia install the LAMP or LEMP stack or is it a bare server with just the server OS and possibly cPanel?

A full LAMP stack is included with Plesk and cPanel (both are server and web hosting control panels).  Configured for Dolphin, of course.

 

itsawhiz is correct that we do not offer managed services.  That said, limited server and site support is available, and we do take care of the initial configuration to optimize the server for Dolphin.

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