This review is lengthy --- but important for those seeking a first time hosting company or wanting to move your existing site.
I have been a 28 year customer of Network Solutions. I purchased my domains from Registry.com through NS. For the first 15 years of our partnership NS was very reliable and made sure my site and emails were properly working. My last 13 years however, have been frustrating to say the least. Somewhere, in the growing their company, several business practices were abandoned. Here is what NS looks like now.
1. Overpriced domain renewals $59 per year.
2. Not responsible for installing SSL certs. As if I know how to do that.
3. Phishing emails looking just like NS trying to gain access to my manager account.
4. Emails (actually from NS) telling me my site is no longer up to code and my email accounts were not configured properly and I had to manage it myself. What? I don’t know a thing about managing my website or emails. I thought my $900.00 per year to NS was paying to keep my stuff running. Nope!
5. Then, putting all emails on hold. And suspending my site because my SSL cert. was corrupt. I paid for a two year option of my SSL cert. After 8 months of that renewal, the cert. became corrupt and the only solution from NS was to buy another SSL cert.
6. These email and SSL problems happen nearly every year for the past 13 years. I was so done with Network Solutions and wanted to find a hosting site that cared about me. But wait, there’s more!!!!!!!
7. In looking on-line I was excited about Wix, SquareSpace, GoDaddy and other hosting companies offering an easy way to create a website complete with e-commerce. Because I am not a web designer and their stuff looks really refreshing and modern, I almost decided to go with one of these companies. Beware; once you commit to and create a beautifully responsive site your site is NOT TRANSFERABLE. If at a later date you choose to go to another hosting company, your site along with your e-commerce, and in some cases your domain name are gone. Ouch!
The answer: Be aware and ask a bunch of questions when deciding what hosting company is right for you. That’s what I did with IonBlade. Dan Soliz (sales) and Max (tech support) were really very helpful. I have found them to be true to their word. For one, we spoke in person over the phone. And two, got me up and running in no time. They moved my entire site and emails from NS then optimize them for the web. I can upload a ton of images to my site for my clients to download and review. The upload speed in very fast. A 20meg image file takes less than 3 seconds with IonBlade. I am super happy I chose IonBlade as my hosting company. If Dan’s boss is reading this review, I suggest you allow this review to count as 3 for this month since I am so impressed with how Dan gently talked me through this process and did so in the midst of a very frustrating customer. Thank you, IonBlade.

Our non-profit switched to IonBlade a few years ago, and it has truly been one of the best decisions we’ve made. From the very beginning, Dan Soliz (Senior Account Manager) has guided us every step of the way — and he continues to be my go-to contact for anything related to our website.

Dan has a gift for taking concepts that feel completely foreign and explaining them in a way that is simple, patient, and never makes you feel inadequate. His responsiveness is exceptional — whether by email or phone, he is always quick to jump in and help. There are certain people you just feel blessed to work with, and Dan is absolutely one of them.

When our non-profit recently began experiencing issues with our site, Dan brought Ryan in to help with the administrative side. Together, they were a top-notch team — knowledgeable, supportive, and committed to resolving our issues efficiently.

I truly can’t say enough good things about IonBlade and especially Dan and Ryan. Their professionalism, kindness, and dedication have made a huge difference for us. Highly recommended!

IonBlade has been great! Lower prices and far better support than I had for years at GoDaddy. Alex is always easy to reach and provides insightful support whenever I need it. Thanks Alex!

Honestly, having Ionblade as my service has really changed the game for me. Not only am i saving money, but you can actually call and speak directly with someone. Alex has been a HUGE help in getting my website up and managed. i couldnt be more thankful for the team!

I can’t say enough good things about Eddie from Ionblade! He’s incredibly helpful, quick to respond, and always goes the extra mile to make sure everything works perfectly. It’s rare to find someone this reliable AND friendly in tech support. Highly recommend Eddie if you want your website in good hands!

i had a great experience, because of the outstanding service from michael hill, he was very helpful and knowledgeable and made my experience enjoyable. i would highly recommend to all my colleagues.

It's been great working with IonBlade to host my website. Alex is very responsive and provides timely support (rarely needed) . I highly recommend IonBlade. Great job guys!

Dan Soliz and the team are the best! The professionalism, thoughtful customer service, pricing and care are superior! Would highly recommend to anyone.

IonBlade has provided me with a seamless hosting experience. Their uptime is impressive, and the customer support team is always ready to assist. Highly recommended!