Hi everyone.
Yep, it's that time of the year again. We need to pay for our hosting for the next 12 months. Mick, Ethercat & myself have decided to stay with our existing host mainly because if it aint broke, don't fix it. Also the deal is pretty good for a dedicated server.
Siteground haven't updated their hardware from last year so we will be staying on the same server so there is no upgrade fees or the drama of moving the site from one server to another.
They have given us 10% off for renewing for 12 months. The cost is $219 per month = $2628.
http://www.siteground.com/dedicated_solutions.htm
They have quoted me $2248 for paying up front which is a saving of $380.
I have put a Pledgie up to collect donos. Pledgie charge 3% plus I need to take into account Paypal Fees of about 3% so I come to a total of $2383.00.
If we do manage to raise the funds, this will take ESMB well into its 6 year. January 4th is our anniversary (6 years).
I hope we can keep ESMB alive for another year. It will be decided by yourselves. Neither Mick, Ethercat or myself can afford to fund the cost by ourselves and rely on community support (as I have always done). If you feel it's worth continuing please throw a few dollars our way.
As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks everyone.
p.s One thing to remember with Pledgie - If you want to remain anonymous (i.e if you don't remain anonymous your paypal name will appear as a donor on the list) PLEASE remember to tick the box or change the appropriate details.
Yep, it's that time of the year again. We need to pay for our hosting for the next 12 months. Mick, Ethercat & myself have decided to stay with our existing host mainly because if it aint broke, don't fix it. Also the deal is pretty good for a dedicated server.
Siteground haven't updated their hardware from last year so we will be staying on the same server so there is no upgrade fees or the drama of moving the site from one server to another.
They have given us 10% off for renewing for 12 months. The cost is $219 per month = $2628.
http://www.siteground.com/dedicated_solutions.htm
They have quoted me $2248 for paying up front which is a saving of $380.
I have put a Pledgie up to collect donos. Pledgie charge 3% plus I need to take into account Paypal Fees of about 3% so I come to a total of $2383.00.
If we do manage to raise the funds, this will take ESMB well into its 6 year. January 4th is our anniversary (6 years).
I hope we can keep ESMB alive for another year. It will be decided by yourselves. Neither Mick, Ethercat or myself can afford to fund the cost by ourselves and rely on community support (as I have always done). If you feel it's worth continuing please throw a few dollars our way.
As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks everyone.
p.s One thing to remember with Pledgie - If you want to remain anonymous (i.e if you don't remain anonymous your paypal name will appear as a donor on the list) PLEASE remember to tick the box or change the appropriate details.