Hosting FAQ
My answers to most frequently asked questions about the hosting. If you have a question that hasn't been answered yet, you can send it to me by using the form below this paragraph, or by sending me an email at iheartyou.fls@gmail.com.
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Q: What kind of sites do you host?
As stated on the rules page, only the following:
- Blogs and personal sites.
- Fanlisting collectives.
- Single fanlistings, anime fanlistings, and cliques.
- Icon/avatar archives.
- Pet dedication sites.
- Shrines.
- Site collectives.
Q: Is it alright if I have no previous experience in fanlistings to apply?
A: You don't need to have any experience in building fanlistings. As long as you abide by the TFL rules when building one, you can apply for hosting here.
Q: Can I have my subdomain changed?
A: Yes, you can. Just send me an email iheartyou.fls@gmail.com. Please include the name of your current subdomain and the one you would like it to be changed in to.
Q: What kind of fanlistings do you host?
A: Fanlistings listed at either The Fanlistings Network or The Anime Fanlistings Network.
Q: Do you host adult or controversial fanlistings?
A: Yes.
Q: Are there any scripts that I'm not allowed to use?
A: Yes, there are a few insecure scripts that I don't want on my server.
- aMAILzing
- CuteNews
- DodosMail
- FA-PHPHosting
- Faqtastic
- Flinx
- Flinx Collective
- Fusion News
- Link Up Free
- PHPAffili8
- PHPCalendar
- PHPClique
- PHPCurrently
- PHPFanBase
- PHPFormMail
- phpKIM'd
- PHPQuotes
- SimpleDir
- TCG Admin
- TinyQ&A
- Waks Ask & Answer
If I see you have any of these installed, I will ask you to remove said script. If needed, I can help you find a safe alternative. You can also read Jem's article on unsafe PHP scripts to see why "your" script is insecure.
Q: Do I need to make backups of my databasses?
A: I will frequently make MySQL backups for hostees that don't have their own cPanel. People that do have their own cPanel need to do this themselves.
Q: Do I need to make backups of my site?
A: For your own site, yes. You have access to FTP so you can easily do this yourself.
Q: Could you install a script for me?
A: If you want me to install a script, or just need help with customising, send me an email at iheartyou.fls@gmail.com.
Q: Do you use any IM?
A: Yes, I sometimes use MSN Messenger. Use the contact form if you want to know my username.
Q: Do you host sites in any languages other than English and Dutch?
A: It depends on what kind of site it is. Feel free to apply though. :)
Q: Could you recommend a good (free) FTP program?
A: Do you have Microsoft Windows XP on your computer? Than you don't need a FTP program, Windows will do it for you in Internet Explorer. Please read this tutorial on how to do this, FTPing with Microsoft Windows XP. If you don't want to go through all that, you can also, of course, install this free add-on for Firefox, called FireFTP.
Q: Do I need to know how FTP works?
A: Yes, I prefer you know the basics of how to upload your files and deleting files in FTP. On the site of SmartFTP you will find some beginner tutorials. (Support > Tutorials)
Q: I don't use a script to manage my fanlistings, can I still get hosted?
A: Yes, as long as you frequently update your fanlistings, you're more than welcome here.
Q: May I put ads on my site? Like Google Adsense for example?
A: No, sorry. Ads are annoying and unwelcome here.
Q: Is it okay for me to use a pre-made layout on my site?
A: Of course. Just make sure you give the proper credit to the maker of the layout.
