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Which do you like best for Wpress?

by nmh
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Hi All,

Would you use Fantatico or SimpleScript? Trying to decide b/n HostMonster or HostGator. I am told simpleScript is much easier to use.

THANKS!
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  • Profile picture of the author markvsc
    I've never used simplescript but fantastico is very easy IMO and I use it on HostGator.
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    None. Manual install is my favourite. I am in control.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kevin Koop
    I haven't used SimpleScript but have installed hundreds of WP Blogs with Fantastico (and manually) and as Fantastico is so easy (and fast) to use, it's hard to imagine the process being any easier.

    Also, I have many hosting accounts with HostGator and have been with them for more than three years. I love both their service and support and highly recommend them.

    I have used about 5 or 6 other hosting companies (before HG) and the only other one I would personally recommend is MidPhase.
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  • Profile picture of the author VegasGreg
    As long as you go with Hostgator, their Fantastico is always pretty much up to date. Some other hosts do not update their software on a regular basis and Fantastico would then install older versions of Wordpress.

    So in your choices, Hostgator is a good choice. If anyone doesn't like Fantastico (or the results) it is probably because they used it on another host.

    I am not familiar with SimpleScripts.
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  • Profile picture of the author Abledragon
    Neither - I do all my installs manually.

    But I also recommend Hostgator - I've only been with them for about 6 months, but they've impressed me at every turn.

    Cheers,

    Martin.
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  • Profile picture of the author dragonetinvestments
    I use manual install everytime, but a while back i was reading somwhere, can't remember where, but the article i was reading said never to use fantastico as there is some security issues, not sure if that's true though.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jill Carpenter
      hostmonster and simple scripts.

      Hands down, simplescripts wins.

      They have just incorporated an additional function that will auto upgrade all your blogs in one fell swoop.

      Not to mention all the other scripts other than wp that it can handle.
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      • Profile picture of the author Pete Lauder
        Originally Posted by avenuegirl View Post


        They have just incorporated an additional function that will auto upgrade all your blogs in one fell swoop.
        Is it wise to switch this function on?

        All your sites could go down through your plugins not being compatible.

        I have not seen simple scripts myself, but prefer installatron to fantastico, it is robust, and much lighter on the server load.

        Pete
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