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A2 Hosting in Ann Arbor provides business website hosting, featuring free site migration, unlimited SSD, isolated dedicated servers, and related features.

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A2 Hosting is incredibly bad on every level

Rating: 1 out of 10
October 12, 2021
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[In my opinion] these people are some of the worst humans. I [feel like I] have never seen anything like it. [For me,] they have screwed up so many times which I do NOT get. [...
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James Swarthout
Account Manager - Information Technology
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Sunset Host Co
A2 Hosting35 years of experience

A2 Hosting - cheap web hosting but dismal support and terrible quality control

Rating: 1 out of 10
July 21, 2021
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They are the primary hosting provider for multiple domains, static ip addresses, and web hosting
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A2 Hosting in Ann Arbor provides business website hosting, featuring free site migration, unlimited SSD, isolated dedicated servers, and related features.

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A2 Hosting has gained popularity among users for its extensive range of use cases and the benefits it offers. Many users have found the product to be a reliable and efficient solution for hosting multiple websites, each running on different PHP frameworks. This capability is especially valuable as it allows users to maintain separate websites easily without facing the challenges of managing them separately. The automatic updates provided by A2 Hosting to fix vulnerabilities in WordPress have been highly appreciated by web developers. This feature ensures that their websites stay secure and up-to-date without requiring manual intervention. Users have also reported significant improvements in website performance, including fast loading times, resulting in better user experience and increased organic traffic. This advantage has made A2 Hosting a preferred choice for hosting client websites, as it provides fast and reliable shared hosting services. The user-friendly nature of the product has been widely acknowledged, enabling users to easily build and publish their websites without technical complications. Additionally, A2 Hosting's reseller hosting option has allowed users to host client websites hassle-free, without the need for extensive IT infrastructure or building maintenance. One notable aspect of A2 Hosting is its stability, with users reporting minimal to no downtime. This reliability has led many users to recommend the product to their clients due to its ability to offer fast servers, excellent customer support, and consistent service. Users who migrated their websites to A2 Hosting have experienced remarkable improvements in page load speed and overall website performance. This benefit has proven particularly beneficial for those who required speed and guaranteed uptime. Small business owners have also found A2 Hosting cost-effective, allowing them to host their websites at a low cost while still enjoying reliable services. Ecommerce website owners have capitalized on this advantage as well since faster website speeds directly contribute to improved user experience and increased sales. A2 Hosting caters not only to personal websites but also to businesses seeking professional-looking websites and cost savings. The product's robust servers and good storage packages serve as significant incentives for users in these domains. The reliability and efficiency of the hosting service make A2 Hosting an ideal choice for hosting websites and email. Users have appreciated the reliable and efficient solution A2 Hosting provides, eliminating the need for additional security measures to protect their websites from malware. A2 Hosting's flexibility is another feature that has received praise from users. The product allows users to customize their hosting plans based on specific needs, offering flexible server configurations. Users have also highlighted the timely support provided by the A2 Hosting team during outages. The clear communication about issues and expected resolution time has been highly appreciated by users. The support team at A2 Hosting is known for their speed, attention to detail, and helpfulness in resolving issues effectively. A2 Hosting's migration service has also received positive feedback from users. It ensures a smooth transition, resulting in improved website speed and performance. Users have found this feature especially advantageous when migrating from other hosting providers. The A2 Site Builder provided by A2 Hosting has been praised by users for its ease of use. It allows them to easily edit their websites without any technical complications. Additionally, the range of options available within the Cpanel and the overall well-rounded hosting services offered by A2 Hosting have been appreciated by many. Overall, users have had positive experiences with A2 Hosting, encountering no major problems and benefiting from fast and thorough support. The hosting service has proven reliable and efficient, providing protection against software vulnerabilities and ensuring site security for users. While there have been some negative experiences reported, such as difficulties with logging in or issues related to service suspension without proper notification, it is important to note that these instances do not represent the majority of user experiences. Despite these occasional setbacks, A2 Hosting continues to be recommended for its wide range of use cases, including small businesses, personal websites, MVPs, testing purposes, agency hosting, and more. Users appreciate A2 Hosting's low ping time, fast shared hosting comparable to dedicated servers, and excellent support team. Many have successfully hosted multiple projects on A2 Hosting, benefiting from its reliable performance and top-notch customer support. In conclusion, A2 Hosting has proven itself as a reliable hosting solution with a wide range of use cases. From hosting multiple websites with different frameworks to offering automatic updates for WordPress vulnerabilities and improving website performance through fast loading times, A2 Hosting caters to diverse user needs. Its user-friendly interface, reseller hosting options, stability, cost-effectiveness, flexibility in server configurations, and robust customer support are key factors that contribute to user satisfaction. Whether it's hosting personal websites, client projects, small businesses, or agencies, A2 Hosting offers a reliable and efficient solution.

Best Hosting Option: Users have found A2 Hosting to be their preferred hosting option compared to other companies they have used in the past. They highly praise the exceptional technical support provided by A2 Hosting, which has exceeded their expectations.

Excellent Support for Drupal and WordPress: Users greatly appreciate A2 Hosting's outstanding support for both Drupal and WordPress. They are impressed with features like pre-set drush on the server and notifications about outdated Drupal code. Additionally, users highlight A2 Hosting's strong support for managed WordPress and availability of dedicated applications.

Fast Support Response: Users commend A2 Hosting for its prompt support response. They are particularly pleased with the claim of being 200% faster in shared hosting and experiencing an uptime of 99%.

High Cost: Several users have mentioned that A2 Hosting's cost is significantly higher compared to other hosting companies like Hostinger or Bluehost. They feel that the service is a little expensive for beginners.

Limited Shared Hosting Space: Users found the shared hosting space to be limited to 100GB, and daily backups stop over 50GB. Some users mentioned that there is no option to pay to upgrade, and the only solution is to switch to a VPS.

Slow Performance: Many users have experienced issues with the slow performance of the website hosting provided by A2 Hosting. This has been a source of frustration for them as it negatively impacts their website's speed and user experience.

Based on user reviews, A2 hosting receives the following recommendations:

Consider A2 hosting if you plan to scale your website in the future. Users have suggested that A2 hosting is a good choice for those looking to expand their website and accommodate higher traffic levels.

Give A2 hosting a try for its fast and reliable service. Many users have praised the speed and stability of A2 hosting, recommending it as a great option for those seeking fast and stable hosting solutions.

Take advantage of A2 hosting's excellent prices and ease of use. Multiple users have highlighted the affordability and user-friendly nature of A2 hosting, suggesting it as a suitable option for both novice users and those on a budget.

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A2 Hosting is incredibly bad on every level

Rating: 1 out of 10
October 12, 2021
JS
James Swarthout
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Sunset Host Co (Information Technology & Services, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Reseller
A2 Hosting
35 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
[In my opinion] these people are some of the worst humans. I [feel like I] have never seen anything like it. [For me,] they have screwed up so many times which I do NOT get. [I think] this is a job like watching automatic sprinklers or monitoring an automated air conditioning system. [I feel like] you literally do NOT have to do anything and yet this week alone, the PW somehow reset itself to some default BS and so we have been on tech calls for hours on Sunday waiting for these people to reset it, and then again on Wednesday. Over two hours on the phone to merely get the ability to log in. Then, these [people] literally suspend service based on some past due invoice that was not found anywhere. They simply went ahead and suspended it and then gave us no ability to unsuspend it until we called them yet again to get them to deal. [In my experience] the operators are rude. [I felt like] they talk over you when trying to figure out why. They tried blaming the unmanaged server thing because that's the MO and first play 100% of the time. [I feel like] they push blame anywhere else and this is a billing issue. Lol...they literally blamed having an unmanaged server on why this phantom invoice was generated and never found. [In my opinion] they are the worst. I honestly hate them. I changed host companies for good today. [I felt like] this is a nightmare. [In my experience] they are total nightmares to deal with. I moved 5 already and had two remaining because it's daunting but this is ridiculous and [I feel like] they just don't care. [I think] they care more about their hurt feelings than having a working product.
Pros and Cons
  • [In my experience] they lie
  • [I feel like] they waste time
  • [In my opinion] they do NOTHING really that well. They can't even keep the servers active 24/7.
Likelihood to Recommend
Never would I recommend this company to anyone. [In my experience] they are total nightmares to deal with and depend on. You can't depend on them at all. Plus, [I feel that] they lie and manipulate the search queries based on lies (they do NOT have radio hosting yet they have ads saying that they do).
Most Important Features
  • Green Hosting
  • Customer Service 24/7
  • Server Uptime 24 hours a day
Return on Investment
  • [In my experience] they have upheaved my entire business many times by not having working servers.
  • [I feel like] they have inconvenienced us many hours with tech calls over stupid things.
  • [In my opinion] they have wasted so much time and man hours.
Alternatives Considered
Other Software Used
Users and Roles
5
The Host Company itself and the individuals that run each entity and website.
Support Headcount Required
5
We have master's degrees accordingly.
Business Processes Supported
  • Daily
  • General
  • Constant
Innovative Uses
  • None
  • Zero
  • N/A
Future Planned Uses
  • None
  • [In my opinion] they are so bad at this
  • [I feel you] cannot depend on them at all
Likelihood to Renew
1
Never would I use this service. I canceled 7 accounts I believe so far. [In my opinion] it's a waste.
Products Replaced
Yes
[I feel that] any other company that does this work has great customer service. They also do NOT point blame no matter what at an unmanaged server or platform which is the way they wash their hands of helping. Even though it's their issue.
Key Differentiators
  • Product Reputation
I thought they were truly a green hosting company and they are NOT. [I feel we were] roped in based on a lie and ad that is not real. There is no such thing as that. A server is a server.
Evaluation Lessons Learned
I have a much better way to deal now that I know how bad these people are. I know what never to look for.
Implementation Details / Implementation Partner
  • Implemented in-house
Implementation Phases
No
Implementation Rating
1
[In my experience] it was a mess from the start and created problems ever since day one.
Support Rating
1
[In my opinion] they have the worst customer support. It's awful. [I feel like] they talk over you [and] they blame anything but what is real. [It makes me think] they are uneducated. [When I dealt with them] they never answered why things went wrong. [I feel like] they are nightmares and just hard to deal with. And, [from my experience] they are NOT nice. [I felt like] they act condescending in conversations. They waste so much time over nothing.
Premium Support
N/A... [I feel like] they hate dealing with clients. [In my experience] they try to blow it off constantly and right away.
Bug Resolution
Yes
[In my experience] 58 times and they never cared. [I felt like] they escalated the thing at least 8 times and nothing ever gets done. [I don't believe] they care.
Exceptional Examples of A2 Hosting Support
No. Not ever. I hated contacted them. I lived with their bugs and mishaps and [in my experience] it was so stressful having to even contact them in the first place. I always knew they would make me feel weak or inadequate. Plus, it was always a waste of time [in my opinion].
Usability
1
[In my opinion] it barely works.
Easy Tasks
  • Nothing
  • Not one thing was easy [for us]
  • Everything was so hard to get done [in my experience]
Difficult Tasks
  • All [in my opinion]

A2 Hosting - cheap web hosting but dismal support and terrible quality control

Rating: 1 out of 10
July 21, 2021
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
A2 Hosting
3 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
They are the primary hosting provider for multiple domains, static ip addresses, and web hosting
Pros and Cons
  • the hosting hardware they provide is decent when you consider the price
Likelihood to Recommend
if you're looking for a somewhat cheap web host but don't care about uptime, outages or decent technical support then A2 is ideal
Most Important Features
  • web hosting
Return on Investment
  • they are adequate for a startup looking for cheap site hosting but unreliable for anything beyond
Other Software Used
Support Rating
1
In my opinion they are unresponsive, rude, incompetent, and untrustworthy to boot.
Premium Support
No, even their most basic support is dismal, I am not talking unreasonable questions but repeated service outages that go unhandled
Bug Resolution
Yes
Not only wasn't resolved, but they would also start denying it happens, then pretending to need more info, then trying to get you to accept they will not fix it, and finally tell you they have nothing to add
Exceptional Examples of A2 Hosting Support
never
Scalability
1
I believe they do not care about addressing failures when they occur. Starting out with a working service counts for nothing if you can't maintain it, fix issues when reported, and actually take the extra step to prevent them from happening again. You have to care about quality and customer service, and A2 couldn't care less
Reliability and Availability
1
they are only technically available but having someone say hello, i'm here to help, immediately is not real responsive if they actually never address the issue being reported. we don't contact support for the bland greeting, we are actually trying to solve a business process interruption
Performance
1
They are only good if you never update your website and i mean never. Otherwise their main performance diffrentiator is turbo web hosting, their highest shared hosting plan. When caching is working it performs well reducing load times by half, but as soon as you add a new page to the site, the updates don't show up until you clear the cache manually from multiple locations (wordpress a2optimized plugin, cpanel etc..). As they make updates to the turbo hosting A2optimized plugin, they do not test them properly and do not handle customer feedback about them, instead they are in denial and try to immediately convince the customer there is no issue at all! the old developer joke when they don't want to fix feedback: it works on my machine!
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