Apologies if this is basic, but I’m trying to understand the differences between DreamHost and Google/Microsoft for business email hosting. We don’t need the extra services like Office suites, just email hosting for a medium to large business. DreamHost is offering the Shared Unlimited package, which includes unlimited email accounts with 25GB of space per user, while Google and Microsoft charge per user.
The price difference is huge, and DreamHost seems almost too good to be true. Is there something I’m missing? We want the typical security and privacy guarantees you’d expect for business emails, so I’m wondering if DreamHost is a viable option or if we should stick with the bigger players like Google or Microsoft.
One key thing to consider with DreamHost (and other shared hosting providers) is that your email is hosted on a shared server with potentially thousands of other domains. If one user on that server engages in bad practices (like sending spam), the entire server’s IP can get blacklisted, meaning your emails might not get delivered.
There have been instances where DreamHost’s email servers were blocked by Gmail for an extended period, and while the issue was eventually resolved, it’s a risk you face with shared hosting.
On the other hand, providers like Google and Microsoft invest heavily in maintaining their IP reputation and monitoring for abuse. For a business, having reliable email delivery is critical, and you’re less likely to encounter these issues with professional services like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Also, keep in mind that DreamHost is known for having a strong affiliate system, so it’s often promoted on review sites, but their services might not be the best choice for business email.
Owen said:
One key thing to consider with DreamHost (and other shared hosting providers) is that your email is hosted on a shared server with potentially thousands of other domains. If one user on that server engages in bad practices (like sending spam), the entire server’s IP can get blacklisted, meaning your emails might not get delivered.
There have been instances where DreamHost’s email servers were blocked by Gmail for an extended period, and while the issue was eventually resolved, it’s a risk you face with shared hosting.
On the other hand, providers like Google and Microsoft invest heavily in maintaining their IP reputation and monitoring for abuse. For a business, having reliable email delivery is critical, and you’re less likely to encounter these issues with professional services like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Also, keep in mind that DreamHost is known for having a strong affiliate system, so it’s often promoted on review sites, but their services might not be the best choice for business email.
I’ve been using DreamHost and generally had a good experience with them, so I’m surprised to hear they’re considered ‘terrible.’ I’m not involved with their affiliate program either. Do you have more details or sources that back up these claims?
Owen said:
One key thing to consider with DreamHost (and other shared hosting providers) is that your email is hosted on a shared server with potentially thousands of other domains. If one user on that server engages in bad practices (like sending spam), the entire server’s IP can get blacklisted, meaning your emails might not get delivered.
There have been instances where DreamHost’s email servers were blocked by Gmail for an extended period, and while the issue was eventually resolved, it’s a risk you face with shared hosting.
On the other hand, providers like Google and Microsoft invest heavily in maintaining their IP reputation and monitoring for abuse. For a business, having reliable email delivery is critical, and you’re less likely to encounter these issues with professional services like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Also, keep in mind that DreamHost is known for having a strong affiliate system, so it’s often promoted on review sites, but their services might not be the best choice for business email.
I’ve been using DreamHost and generally had a good experience with them, so I’m surprised to hear they’re considered ‘terrible.’ I’m not involved with their affiliate program either. Do you have more details or sources that back up these claims?
Check around Reddit and other forums. You’ll find plenty of stories about issues with DreamHost, especially regarding email reliability.
One thing to note is that DreamHost doesn’t seem to support catchall email addresses (according to some recent posts). Google and Microsoft might be overpriced, but they’re reliable and tend to get the job done.
I’m planning to move my email hosting from DreamHost to Zoho. Their web hosting is decent, but their email service has always been unreliable. Right now (Sept 12, 6:00 PM CET), I’m experiencing a 30-minute delay in receiving emails. I wouldn’t recommend DreamHost for business email hosting.