Recommended Hosting Providers

[Joe Can]

I'm considering purchasing vBulletin.

I reviewed the list of vBulletin System Requirements.

Is there a list of shared hosting providers that work well with vBulletin?

I am considering using Hostinger's "Business Web Hosting" package.

Any assistance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

[Trevor Hannant]

I'm afraid we do not make official recommendations, but we do have a hosting review forum here:

https://forum.vbulletin.com/forum/general/vbulletin-hosting-options

You can also look at http://www.webhostingtalk.com, an independent review site. Sometimes you will find hosting specials there that aren't available elsewhere on the web.

As a side note, I use Hostinger and have had no issues with them.

[Wayne Luke]

You can also look at vBulletin Cloud.

[Joe Can]

Thank you very much for your great assistance.

Hostinger:

It is good to know someone successfully uses Hostinger with vBulletin.
If I go this route, I will purchase their shared "Business Web Hosting" while I set everything up.
Afterwards, I will upgrade to their cloud hosting Plan.

vBulletin Cloud:

I think using vBulletin is an excellent option.
However, what happen if a user purchases the cloud option but later decides to use the non-cloud option?
I am just thinking that I would have to repurchase a new license and migrate the website to a new server?

Again, thanks for the assistance.

Joe

[Wayne Luke]

With vBulletin Cloud, the license is included in the monthly cost. The cost also includes upgrades, server maintenance, and outgoing email.

If you decide to switch to a download license, you would then need to purchase a separate license, download your vBulletin Cloud backup, and restore that on the server. You would be responsible for software upgrades or pay $149.00 for each version upgrade. You may be responsible for server maintenance (depending on hosting) and making sure your outgoing email is configured so it doesn't register as spam.

[Joe Can]

Does vBulletin Cloud include the Mobile Suite Upgrade?

Edit: I think that vBC does not allow for add-ons.

[Trevor Hannant]

Yes, you can add the Mobile Suite to your vB Cloud license - vB Mobile Suite doesn't install anything additional to your installation hence why it can be used with vB Cloud.

You can't use third-party add-ons as these require the upload of files or changes to the database which is not permitted.

[aussiefooty]

Namecheap are pretty good and have a great cpanel.