Research A Game Server Provider



Once you find a Game Server Provider you're interested in you should research them to see if there has been any known issues with them, see if they're a new company or have been around awhile, and finally talk to them in person (live chat, phone) to see if they know what they're talking about.

Simple Ways To Research A Game Server Provider

  1. Google - Google the company name and website. Are there any results? If so what are they? Do they point to a forum commenting about their experience with them? This is a candid way to see if anyone is talking about the potential Game Server Provider and to see what they are saying about them. If theres no results its likely its a new company so you might have to tread carefully before ordering (this doesn't mean they're a bad Game Server Provider - just new!). (Example Search: site:clanservers.com)

  2. Forums - Search for the company on relevent forums / communities. This is one of the most valuable tools while shopping for a Game Server because you can see peoples honest opinions about a given Game Server Provider. Some good places to start are: WebHostingTalk, GotFrag?, Caleague Forums, Google.

  3. Talk To Them - Is the potential Game Server Provider easy to contact? If so try to contact them. Do they answer promptly? Are they friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have? Try asking them some questions about the Game Server you're interested in and see how they respond (not some of the support reps may not me familiar with the Game Server in question, but do they try to find the answer or point you in the right direction?). Just seeing how easily you can contact the Game Server Provider is a good indicator on how their support is and will give you ease of mind knowing that it's not just a quick "make money fast" scam.

  4. How Old? - How old is the Game Server Provider in question? Whois their domain and see when it was created. New domains doesn't mean it's a bad company - it just means they're new kids on the block but if they're old you know they've stood the test of time. You can whois a website by going to a website such as Whois.SC and putting in their domain name.

  5. Friends - Have any of your friends owned a Game Server? If so ask them if they have any recommendations. Some of the best reviews come from your buddies! Value their personal experience and hold their opinion highly.