SOCIAL NOISE

I have been with GoDaddy for many years, and thought it was time to move on. I hate how they try to sell you something on every tech call. Plus, there's nothing great about their hosting and pricing. Most web articles recommend the same top 10 alternatives, other big players that are probably just a…

I have recently started looking for a reliable email service provider and am having trouble deciding on who to go with. Following the common advice here, I’m looking to keep my email hosting strictly separate from my web server to ensure better deliverability and avoid a single point of failure if …

I have recently started looking for a reliable email service provider and am having trouble deciding on who to go with. Following the common advice here, I’m looking to keep my email hosting strictly separate from my web server to ensure better deliverability and avoid a single point of failure if …

I'm helping an artist who doesn't typically do web work set up their site, and debating between a Wordpress-based site an non-Wordpress. I'm reasonably familiar with wordpress, but I would like to do something that 1) streamlines adding lots of stuff to the site, and 2) is easy enough for the artist…

Hi all, I’m in the process of building a WordPress site that will host forms collecting sensitive personal health information, so HIPAA compliance is a must. I’ve come across a couple of providers like Liquid Web and Convesio, but I’m curious what the community’s experience has been with those, or …

I'm a fan of both WordPress.com and Flywheel, as both are great hosts. I don't want to debate their pros/cons here, rather would love to explore Canadian hosts. Any recommendations?

I recently set up a small website and decided to try Bluehost for hosting. The setup process was very simple, and WordPress installation took only a few minutes. So far, the uptime has been stable and the dashboard is easy to use, especially for beginners who are creating their first site. It may …

Hi everyone. I’m looking for real, experience-based recommendations (not marketing) for hosting providers that are reliable and stay affordable over the long run. What’s bothering me isn’t the intro discount most hosts offer, but the realistic scenario: projects that take years to build. At that po…

I'm building a custom plugin for a project, and I feel like I'm getting into water that's a little too deep for me regarding email infrastructure. I could use some expert advice on the best way to architect this without "burning" my main domain. **Goal**: I need to handle two-way communication betw…

I'm building a custom plugin for a project, and I feel like I'm getting into water that's a little too deep for me regarding email infrastructure. I could use some expert advice on the best way to architect this without "burning" my main domain. **Goal**: I need to handle two-way communication betw…

I’m helping a small business set up proper email authentication (SPF/DKIM) for Zoho Campaigns and uncovered what looks like long-standing DNS ownership drift. I understand DNS at a functional level, but want a sanity check before making any destructive changes. **Current state:** * Domain: [`examp…

I’m helping a small business set up proper email authentication (SPF/DKIM) for Zoho Campaigns and uncovered what looks like long-standing DNS ownership drift. I understand DNS at a functional level, but want a sanity check before making any destructive changes. **Current state:** * Domain: [`examp…

Or rather, the lack of support has been incredible. I haven't done serious web design for about two years now and recently just started again. Made my first website in a long time, got the domain ready and decided to go with SiteGround since I was hearing so many good things about it. Holy shit... …

Or rather, the lack of support has been incredible. I haven't done serious web design for about two years now and recently just started again. Made my first website in a long time, got the domain ready and decided to go with SiteGround since I was hearing so many good things about it. Holy shit... …

I currently pay a subscription to **Network Solutions** for my custom domain name (that I bought over 20 years ago), and I'm paying a subscription to **Blue Host** for web hosting, and I'm paying a subscription to **SmugMug** for their customizable portfolio website templates and sales capabilities,…

[Read Here](https://wpmore.substack.com/p/issue-35): * WordPress 7.0 Aims for Google Docs-Style Collaboration * AI Experiments Plugin Adds Excerpt Generation and Developer Tools * Official WordPress org X Account Mocks FAIR Project, Draws Backlash * Most Hosts Can’t Block WordPress Vulnerabilities—…

[Read Here](https://wpmore.substack.com/p/issue-35): * WordPress 7.0 Aims for Google Docs-Style Collaboration * AI Experiments Plugin Adds Excerpt Generation and Developer Tools * Official WordPress org X Account Mocks FAIR Project, Draws Backlash * Most Hosts Can’t Block WordPress Vulnerabilities—…

I got fed up with Issuu and rebuilt an Issuu-like setup in WordPress instead. It ended up being a one-time cost (around $300–$400 lifetime) instead of paying forever, and for my client the ongoing cost is basically negligible compared to the savings. Context: last summer there was this big calamity…

I just received a notice that WP Engine is increasing the price of the Growth Plan by 37% year over year. When contacted, I have received a response that this is to accelerate the 2026 roadmap, but it's difficult for me to justify this cost and I am looking for alternatives. Can anyone recommend a …

I just received a notice that WP Engine is increasing the price of the Growth Plan by 37% year over year. When contacted, I have received a response that this is to accelerate the 2026 roadmap, but it's difficult for me to justify this cost and I am looking for alternatives. Can anyone recommend a …

This summer I migrated my website over to Web Hosting Canada and I have had a HORRIBLE experience from the initial migration, and every day since. My website goes down EVERY single day. They are not interested in helping whatsoever and tell me constantly that it's my fault when my website isn't eve…

The other day I was looking for a Canadian owned VPS provider. I wanted to change from the habitual Digital Ocean/Linode landscape, just to try something different. I thought maybe some customers would like if I use a host server on Canadian soil. Here's my requirements: 1. Ubuntu server 24.04…

I keep stumbling onto those ancient threads saying bluehost is slow and kinda stuck in the past. I used them way back and yeah, my site crawled. A friend of mine just moved their shop over and swears it feels totally different now since the server upgrade. Idk if things actually changed or if reddit…

I've used lots of web hosts from both ends of the price scale. I can't remember every single host I've used, but from the ones I remember, Host Koala was the cheapest. They have a $5/year plan. Don't expect much from it though. Those servers are probably packed to the gills. It's good enough for pe…

Hey Everyone, I'm looking to add geo-blocking to a WordPress site, primarily to restrict access to certain content based on a user's country. The goal is compliance and regional licensing. My main priority is finding a plugin that requires minimal, straightforward configuration. I don't need a…

New to microsoft 365 email stuff. I have a website hosted on godaddy, and purchased hosting with siteground. I want to host my website on siteground. However, I have a Microsoft 365 plan purchased and use Outlook for my business with godaddy. It's also where I bought my domain name. I…

New to microsoft 365 email stuff. I have a website hosted on godaddy, and purchased hosting with siteground. I want to host my website on siteground. However, I have a Microsoft 365 plan purchased and use Outlook for my business with godaddy. It's also where I bought my domain name. I…

Looking for cheap managed VPS reseller hosting 4 cores 8GB RAM and preferably with cpanel or other easy to use admin panels. Not to sell hosting but to set up separate cpanel/admin panel for each website. So that each website will be run by a separate administrator who can only access 1 designated…

I have been with SiteGround for **9 years**. I am a non professional, hosting 13 small websites (only one being of a commercial nature), and all have low visitor numbers. My auto-renewal price for Go Geek just came in at £604 ($812)! I think they have been smoking! After jumping on live chat and …

I am a dev at a small agency in Australia. We have recently been told by WP Engine that we have to migrate from Flywheel to WP Engine hosting, with no specific reason being given. Here is a excerpt from their email to us: "Flywheel has been part of the WP Engine family for many years, and we’ve pr…

What is Social Noise?

Social Noise is our real-time feed of what people are publicly saying about web hosting companies across X (Twitter), Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms. We surface genuine user opinions, the good, the bad, and the ugly, so you can see unfiltered feedback before choosing a host.

How do you collect these mentions?

We use automated search tools to monitor social media platforms for posts mentioning hosting companies in our directory. Each mention is classified by sentiment (good, bad, or mixed) and linked back to the original post and the host's profile on Hostlist.

How is sentiment determined?

Each mention is read for its overall meaning, not just for negative or positive keywords, and classified as Good (a positive experience or recommendation, even one that mentions a past problem but concludes satisfied), Bad (a genuine complaint or negative experience), or Mixed/Ugly (a nuanced take with real pros and cons). Posts from a host's own account, and promotional or affiliate copy, are excluded entirely rather than scored.

How often is Social Noise updated?

Social Noise is refreshed daily. We scan for new mentions across all monitored platforms every 24 hours and add them to the feed. The page itself revalidates every 2 minutes to show the latest data.

Can I filter by platform or sentiment?

Yes. Use the filter pills at the top to narrow by platform (X, Instagram, TikTok, Other) or sentiment (Good, Bad, Mixed). Filters can be combined to see, for example, only negative mentions on X.