Montana Jones

Who loves you?

C_:

So we were wanting to know if you had any time to, you know, pick up some projects on the side.

Me:

Well, things have slowed down for sure, but I don't think I could take on any new projects right now. My business is still taking a lot of my attention and I am putting a lot of my time into a new database for my own company. I don't think I could do any outside work right now.

C_:

Well, okay. Just thought I would check. That system you built for us is doing really well, B% and G% are now onboard using it and we will be signing up some others soon. We are really happy with what you built and how it is working. We have M_ going through your code trying to build the expanded parts, but we thought it would be easier to get the person who wrote it in the first place.

Me:

Yeah, I understand, I have tried to read other peoples code before. It can get a little rough sometimes. If it looks like I will have more time over the winter or if I need a side project I will give you a call okay.

C_:

That would be great, we love the work you did for us.

Later.

Me:

So I want to move the websites to a new host to make this new system work.

L_:

That would be okay I guess.

Me:

Do you have any of the traffic stats for them so I can get enough bandwidth?

L_:

Well I can get the stats from &C, but I would have to call &S to get that one. You know we could point both domains to &S and combine the two sites.

Me:

Yeah, but I want to keep them separate. And I don't like &S for a host either, they make it too hard to get stuff you need like stats or Email addresses.

L_:

All you have to do is call them up.

Me:

Like I said, they make it too hard. A good web host will never talk to you. If you need something, like a new Email you should be able to just make it. You should never have to ask them for what is yours.

L_:

They have tons of storage and good php. They should be all we need.

Me:

Yeah, but what about the databases? And logfiles? And Email? I spent seven years doing this professionally, I'm good at this. I shouldn't have to call them and wait for them every time I make a move with my own domain. Not when there are hosting companies out there that will give me the tools to do what I do without getting in the way.

L_:

Well, I like 'em for other reasons.

Posted by: Montana Jones / 8:50 AM