March 2009

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  • 03.22.09
    Speed comparison About Us | (0)
    We’ve been conducting an experiment over the last 12 hours and have found on average that PinchHost is 6% faster than HostGator and 11% faster than DreamHost. This data is based on bandwidth speed and the data was generated with Derek T Del Conte’s Bandwidth Meter. The software was installed on PinchHost server ‘Raptor’, HostGator server ‘Gator476’ and DreamHost server ‘Mystique’. We tested the speeds in the West Midlands (UK) plus Pennsylvania (US). Testing each host every hour on the hour (three times) for 12 hours. After averaging (mean method) the data, we found that PinchHost was 6% faster than HostGator ...
  • 03.19.09
    Relaxed approach About Us | (0)
    As a relatively new company, we take the time to deal with customers personally. That means assigning the same support staff to the same customers so that a rapport can be built, essentially allowing the customer or prospective client to have their queries answered promptly due to the background knowledge gained through previous contact. As part of this, we prefer to take a more relaxed approach to billing and account procedures. That’s to say, your website won't be shut down or suspended immediately due to an unpaid invoice. We’ll contact you and as long we receive correspondence then we will make ...
  • 03.07.09
    Honest practice Observation | (3)
    There is a fine line between playfulness with the truth/truth inflation and deception, is DreamHost crossing it? In 2006, DreamHost generated revenue of $13.1 million and has no doubt increased in recent years. Surely a company of this magnitude has a responsibility to avoid the sales trickery that they’re currently utilizing. Firstly you’ll notice the offer of unlimited everything, which is a matter in itself, but it isn’t that which has caught my attention. It’s the hidden costs and unreasonable numbers used. $5.95 is the monthly cost advertised on the homepage. Navigating to the purchasing stage, you’ll find that you actually ...
  • 03.07.09
    We’re all set up! Company Talk | (0)
    Today was our official launch after months of development and testing. Support lines are up! We have one in the UK (London) and another in the US (New York City). UK: 020 3287 3336 US: (347) 414-8340 Our marketing campaign is currently being planned, but don’t expect to see us on primetime TV (anytime soon). We’ll be using Google AdWords, Twitter, YouTube, independent websites, forums, blogs and most importantly we’ll be advertising in the local area. If you’re in the area expect free merchandise sometime soon. Find us on Twitter, Reddit, YouTube and Skype. We’ll also be actively searching out websites that we feel are ...
  • 03.03.09
    Affiliate opportunity Company Talk | (0)
    Our affiliate program is a tremendous opportunity regarding earning online through advertising. For each paying customer you refer to PinchHost, you’ll receive a minimum of $10 (£7), an extremely high base rate. To receive the same using a pay per click program such as Google AdSense you’d require above 100 clickthroughs (on average). We’ve endeavoured to make the program as straightforward as viable. The process requires that you fill out a brief registration form, after which you’re immediately provided with your affiliate link and banners. You can withdraw your funds after just one sale. Payments occur through PayPal, we payout 60 ...