So how hostings really handle WP?

[Ipstenu]

So, if the host allows mod_security to be disabled via .htaccess, then that's acceptable. If they have any sort of restrictions forcing you to use mod_security, then that's a hosting service deal-breaker.

IIRC the 'most recent' version of mod_sec actually doesn't let you override the damn thing with .htaccess! (Liquidweb will go in and add your domain or app to a whitelist if you're on shared hosting and you run into this problem BTW).

[ethanshaw]

I have a reseller account with HostGator and all in all have been very satisfied with them. Pingdom reported that I had 9 minutes (with a ping every minute) of downtime last month for a percentage of 99.95%... not bad for $25. Their customer service has gotten much better over the past year too.

[Jeffro]

LOL as this thread has gone one, twice in a few days, WPTavern has gone offline thanks to either a box reset or a restart of MySQL. But, it hasn't been that long and it just gives everyone a chance to take in some air.

[Rarst]

@Jeffro

Hosts are jinxed easily. Matter of time before some slaps jinx-resistant on their marketing materials. :)

By the way I moved to LiquidWeb yesterday. They seem like a very solid offer for a shared and good feedback (in and out of this topic). End choice was between them and WestHost, but latter doesn't seem to have monthly payment plans and I wasn't willing to commit for quarter or more outright.

Will see how it goes...