Explaining what FQ offers

[Erica C.]

Thanks for all the feedback.

I certainly don't want to pressure my client. I do want to be able to explain the technical aspects of web host offerings better. I trust FQ based on my experiences and what I've read here. However, I don't have the expertise or experience to explain why I'd recommend FQ over a host that seemingly offers more (bandwidth, space) for less money. Those offers make me suspicious--you can't get something for nothing--but I don't know enough to explain what's going on with those hosts.

I'd gratefully take any pearls of wisdom on the topic.

Erica

[Andilinks]

Yes, you did ask for selling points and were mostly told not to sell too hard. I do know that the security is top notch and the sysadmin is a genius...

But all the great things can be summed up by kitchin's astute observation: it's about transparency. The competency here is essential but the willingness and ability of the technical staff to communicate and communicate quickly are the key to making it work for most of us.

You may find more in the bottom half of this page.

[Mandi]

My favorite thing to tell clients about FQ used to be how they stayed 100% online through the 6 weeks of hurricanes we had in the late summer/early fall of 2004, including direct hits on the data center (I say we, because I lived there then too.) It's still a good story, and measure of their mega prowess.

Edited to say, I don't mean that I lived in the data center, LOL - I'd just change it, but it's kind of a funny typo and it's apparently Mandi Making Stupid Posts day. (Coming soon: Feel Sorry for Your Favorite Blond day . . . )