Sitebuilder Issues 10/14/2015 UPDATE

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UPDATE 10/16/2015: It appears that most of the server related issues have been resolved and are cleared up. We are still monitoring to make sure nothing else causes more disruption. The website files do need to be resynchronized with the server, so choosing Local File would be ideal to bypass this. Once you have clicked and selected for all of the files on your website, click your website name at the top right corner, click File Manager, and click the Refresh button found towards the top.
We understand smaller websites are easier to get through this if you are asked to choose either Local or Published copy, but if you do have a large website and are having issues getting beyond this screen please continue to post them here with your domain name. Thank you everyone for your diligent patience.

UPDATE 10/15/2015: Into the night we did experience more server related issues that was causing the issues to start happening again. It does seem right now that a lot of these problems are clearing up again, but our staff is monitoring closely. While this is going on, we are asking if you still having issues with Sitebuilder to post the issues here so we can make sure we are not missing anything.

UPDATE 10/14/2015: At this moment, it does appear that most of the issues with loading Sitebuilder Plus have cleared up. This includes broken images that were displayed inside, any server errors, or even loading Sitebuilder Plus.

If the Sitebuilder asks you to load the local or published copy, selecting Local copy would be ideal unless you specifically wish to load what is currently published.

If you run into any other problems, please post them here so we can take a look and make sure all issues are in fact cleared up.

Again, we extremely appreciate everyone's patience through this.

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

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4 years ago

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Sitebuilder Plus Issues 10/13/2015.

UPDATE 10/14/2015: At this time we are still aware and working to have most of the Sitebuilder Plus issues resolved. When loading into Sitebuilder, it is important to know you will be prompted to choose Local or Published copy. Choosing local copy will load any recent changes you have made with the site, and choosing Published copy will load what is currently published.

Unfortunately, you will be prompted to load every file with the website with either these options. Once you are in the Sitebuilder, you should be able to start making edits and are able to publish changes. However, we are still investigating the issue with Sitebuilder Plus loading broken images. Despite the images not loading in Sitebuilder Plus, published changes will display the picture as intended. If you do encounter a server error, please wait a few minutes and try again.

Our developers are still working diligently to have these issues resolved, and again, do appreciate your patience.

10/13/2015
We are currently in the process of implementing an update with Homestead. During this period, you may experience issues with Sitebuilder. As we are aware of these issues, we do ask and thank you for your patience during this time.

2015-10-15T00:37:37+00:00

Jeffers0336

72 Points

I still can not edit my site, what a joke.

2015-10-15T02:06:07+00:00

Beth3980

90 Points

Even when I choose the local copy I am getting a 500 error message telling me that the file cannot be found. What is the estimated down time- I would like to get my site finished soon. Thank you.

2015-10-15T04:16:25+00:00

James1335

72 Points

Anyone have a time frame? Last Xmas I lost over a full week of sales. Here is a redux again, no notice and just GONE!. Once upon a time Homestead was awesome. Now everything is sketchy. Man, people must be jumping ship in droves! Such BS with these outages I have lost nearly a month.. will my account be credited? NOPE! Cant reach anyone, cant open my site etc. The "homestead boss" needs to read some these, such poor service. HOMESTEAD - I am disappoint!

2015-10-15T12:35:13+00:00

Cristine7832

2,886 Points

I didn't have problems with broken images on SiteBuilder until today. Please fix crissyslist.com

2015-10-15T13:36:06+00:00

Audrey1969

1,922 Points

I cannot edit my site either. Blocked on Publish/local page

2015-10-15T13:42:50+00:00

jonesmichelle455870

120 Points

I still can not edit my site. Live chat is not working either. I need help asap please! The screen says local copy or download copy, I've tried both but neither works.

2015-10-15T14:57:42+00:00

Phyllis1647

1,444 Points

Are you kidding me!!!! Nothing is working still says i need to upload all my files, pics EVERYTHING I have been with homestead for over 12 years and have 4 websites. This is not except able.

2015-10-15T15:26:52+00:00

Liz

130 Points

THIS IS THE BIGGEST MESS!!! I'M LOOSING MONEY EVERYDAY THIS GOES ON. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. DO WE NEED TO TAKE OUR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE, EVEN THOUGH I'VE BEEN WITH YOU FOR MANY YEARS? I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS IS NOT FIXED YET!!!!

2015-10-15T15:31:04+00:00

Jane3939

292 Points

I still can't get on to my site either. I was told to click "Download Published Copy" on each file and there are hundreds -- not a reasonable work-around. Help!

2015-10-15T16:19:33+00:00

Michael6335

270 Points

Two things: 1) Be honest with your customers and let us know when to expect fully-restored functionality. (and if the answer is "we don't know" then restore the PREVIOUS functionality). 2) Do not expect cumbersome work-arounds from a professional client or customer such as click "published version" for each and every image you've spent years collecting and configuring. Please fix Site Builder.

2015-10-15T16:34:12+00:00

Bryan8159

294 Points

I am already transferring domains to GoDaddy as I write this. Learning WordPress was one of the best things I've done this year. I've been through this too many times, and lost too much money to stay with this unreliable system. After over 10 years with Homestead, patience is wearing thin. If I ever get in, I will be downloading all my files to reclaim the years of work I have put into my websites. We just went through another update of the email system at Homestead, and had business massively disrupted at that time.

At bare minimum, there should be some kind of banner across the login pages that says they are doing updates and that clients will likely experience difficulties. I've wasted too much time this time around trying to fix unfixable problems. How about some advance warning so we can save our files before losing our work to some update?

Think about this: Do you own or rent your website? If you cannot pack up your files and move to another host, you are a renter, and do not own your website. I would rather build something I own, than build a perpetual income stream for an absentee landlord.

2015-10-15T16:51:05+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

There was a period this morning where the Sitebuilder was having issues, but our engineers have been working to have these issues resolved. At this moment, it does appear that larger websites do take a few moments longer to load, however it does seem Sitebuilder is loading at this moment.

We apologize for the inconvenience that this is causing from editing your website, we will definitely keep more updates posted here.

2015-10-15T17:04:04+00:00

eventplanning20006330

80 Points

I cant have either load and the local sends an error 500 I must change things today any updates

2015-10-15T17:13:40+00:00

Liz

130 Points

Todd, I have an existing website that I cannot edit: pooldoctors.org
I'm also trying to set up a new website: poolsideconcepts.com
I have had this problem for 3 days now. Can you please take a look at it?

2015-10-15T17:29:13+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

eventplanning20006330,
Can I have you make an attempt to load into your Sitebuilder at this time?

2015-10-15T17:40:06+00:00

Debra0338

550 Points

Todd, I still can not get on my site talk-therapist.com. Please check out.

2015-10-15T18:49:05+00:00

Tony8305

80 Points

we can't get in either strongerlife.org

2015-10-15T18:50:41+00:00

Tony8305

80 Points

we're trying to build a new site and chose the 5 pages but can't move beyond that and really on a time crunch, when will the wizard be working again?

2015-10-15T19:03:48+00:00

Fred7836

232 Points

I cannot use sitebuilder

2015-10-15T19:20:58+00:00

Taylor1138

60 Points

I was able to work this morning for an hour or so and publish the work, but now when I try to log back in it is telling me the website no longer exists and gives me options like "Home Page or "How it Works". Day 4 of having issues like this and all equally frustrating. When will these issues be resolved?

The website we use is www.columbiahomerentals.com

2015-10-15T19:40:45+00:00

Lynn2836

112 Points

Cannot get into bratstransport.org. Get a message - The webpage has a redirect loop ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS I have no idea what this means. I'm just trying to get into Sitebuilder Plus

2015-10-15T20:37:13+00:00

James0812

110 Points

Like most others here, I get the "choose local or published" and I have thousands of files to go thrpugh. There is NO way I can sit there and click them all. WHEN will this be fixed? It's not like Site Builder is lightning fast to begin with, but now we are dead in the water. I haven't been able to log into Site Builder in three days now.

2015-10-15T22:23:50+00:00

Leslie2651

60 Points

I agree- not realistic to expect me to load every file. When will this be resolved?

2015-10-15T22:43:28+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

We are seeing more and more customers load into their Sitebuilder, but it does seem that the larger websites are taking a while longer to load, most likely due to the volume of traffic with the server. We are monitoring everything and doing the best we can do ensure everyone can load their Sitebuilder and make their needed changes.

We sincerely appreciate everyone's patience, and we will still be posting updates here as they come in.

2015-10-15T23:07:03+00:00

Cristine7832

2,886 Points

Can you please look at my site crissyslist.com? I only asked 11 hours ago....

2015-10-15T23:07:03+00:00

Cristine7832

2,886 Points

Can you please look at my site crissyslist.com? I only asked 11 hours ago....

2015-10-16T00:31:45+00:00

Brenda4193

140 Points

POSTED CONCERNS SEVERAL TIMES. GOING STRAIGHT TO SYNCHRONIZING FOR THREE DAYS NOW. PLEASE VIEW SITES: BRENDAMHAMPTON.COM AND BHEEVENTS.HOMESTEAD.COM. THANK YOU.

2015-10-16T00:49:34+00:00

Lance7658

170 Points

Wow! When I click to the site I wan to edit (two days now) it goes straight to synchronization...you are costing me money and more...whats' up????

2015-10-16T02:52:15+00:00

Martha6214

80 Points

I need to edit my website! Please get this fixed. We pay too much for our website service to be having this much problem with it. Unless this gets fixed soon I will have to switch to a different website designer. This makes several times that this has occurred. These problems never happened when i first started using homestead several years ago. My website is www.southerndreampups.com

2015-10-16T07:59:54+00:00

Joyce7442

290 Points

Still having a problem. Cannot LOAD the site past choosing local or published!!!

With thousands of photos what is the answer?

2015-10-16T08:49:37+00:00

Hans8560

430 Points

I seam to have the same issue. What is being done about it??????

My web site is MuscadinesAndMore.com

2015-10-16T11:36:22+00:00

Brenda4193

140 Points

Day 4. Still dealing with synchronizing box that won't allow me to go any further. Can you all hire several more people to help with this? Todd is responding to specific people, but there are many more who need help. NEED TO UPDATE SITE. Thanks.

2015-10-16T13:53:48+00:00

Robert3195

112 Points

10/16/2015 I still cannot log on without synchronizing files.

2015-10-16T13:56:20+00:00

Paul1090

92 Points

I have been trying to update my website for the past few days but keep getting issues with synchronising. Obviously there is a problem, but as usual there is no communication from Homestead. Things do go wrong from time to time. However, good communication to your customers should be paramount. Now thinking of taking my business elsewhere.

2015-10-16T15:23:01+00:00

Gwen Pielstick

80 Points

I haven't been able to access my sites in a few days now. It's really frustrating. I have a client waiting for changes to be made and yet every time I click on that website, it asks me save each and every file, either the published version, or the local version. Very frustrating!

2015-10-16T15:45:29+00:00

Kitty5991

184 Points

I've been patiently waiting 3 days now. Is this going to be like last year when the system was down 2 weeks? Not good Homestead!

2015-10-16T18:02:35+00:00

Bryan8159

294 Points

I have several sites in limbo for the last four days. Been waiting for you to get your act together. Now I need attention before the weekend and I have no intention of clicking endlessly on local or published files.
My main sites in jeopardy are http://www.webstersacademy.com and http://www.excellentresources.net
I am in the process of moving my other sites as fast as I can off of Homestead and onto self-hosted WordPress sites. These are sure to follow.
Other sites include:
http://www.paradigmtraininginc.com
http://www.bayviewbedandbreakfast.ca

2015-10-16T18:13:57+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

I apologize for the delay in response, I have loaded most of the websites through Sitebuilder, can I have you all try again for me at this time?

2015-10-16T18:23:30+00:00

Cristine7832

2,886 Points

It works!! Thanks!

2015-10-16T18:32:05+00:00

Liz

130 Points

Todd H: Please advise as to why I cannot get this new website going. This is very frustrating since we have a grand opening coming up this weekend. This is really impacting my business. poolsideconcepts.com

My patience is wearing very thin and this has stressed me out to max! Please be honest and let me know if I'll be able to work on this site today or do I need to look to your competitors? I have been sending these messages for days with no response.

2015-10-16T18:56:47+00:00

Michael6335

270 Points

Todd H: You must be the only one at Homestead working. I hope you aren't planning on crossing the street in front of a beer truck any time soon. Meanwhile - this is day 5 for me to not be able to edit my site. Here are some specifics:
Like others, I immediately go to the "Synchronize File" sub-screen. I have three choices: Download Published Copy, Keep Local Copy or X. Each of these selections including X simply steps to the next file to be synchronized. There are hundreds of these and I won't step through them. My time is better spent re-designing the site elsewhere if that's my only choice. But I digress. You can also select View Published (which gives me an image of the file) or View Local (which gives me "500 Internal server error."). The ONLY WAY OUT OF THIS INFINITE LOOP is to x-out of the server window, which causes a logout from Homestead. There really should be a better way to abort this screwed situation. Like I said, you are so far the only one to respond to anyone here, but it's simply not good enough. Escalate to your boss's boss immediately or you will lose many many customers. I've been with Homestead for 10 years but this may easily be my last if this is not fixed.

2015-10-16T21:08:18+00:00

Lisa5456

132 Points

I am also unable to edit my site (lcjsmspto.com) and it has been several days now. I need to make updates immediately. Please advise.

(Edited)

2015-10-16T21:26:54+00:00

Kitty5991

184 Points

Nope, still cannot access Sitebuilder! I am still getting that stupid "Syncronize files" message and cannot go any further.

2015-10-16T21:30:44+00:00

Kitty5991

184 Points

I've been with Homestead 14 years and this server problem is a ridiculous situation.

2015-10-16T22:17:32+00:00

Jill5303

84 Points

Still not able to access Sitebuilder!! This is very frustrating!! I have some important updates! This business supports our family. I have been with Homestead for years and these server issues are terrible!!

2015-10-16T22:41:02+00:00

Lisa5456

132 Points

My website is running properly now. But it wasn't until I did a live chat and someone did something specifically to my site to get it back in business.

2015-10-16T23:06:10+00:00

Robin9482

142 Points

Not able to get into site either. Tried the local copy and it only displays pics that have nothing to do with my site. I hope this will be fixed soon!

2015-10-16T23:09:11+00:00

Robin9482

142 Points

I'm still getting 500 Internal Server Error when I pick local copy. Sonsyapparel.com

2015-10-16T23:35:35+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Hi guys, I was able to bypass the sync files screen and load the sitebuilders, can I have you try for me at this time?

2015-10-17T01:16:23+00:00

David9661

160 Points

I ONLY have 13, 040 files in 270 folders.
Pardon me while I kill 30 mouse buttons, have permanent disability from repetitive motion clicking, and spend the next week staring at my screen praying I live to see this update resolved.
There MUST be a bulk selection option for those who have large numbers of files.
13,000 clicks is not reasonable.

2015-10-17T01:32:16+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,826 Points

David9661, Your site loaded for me without any issue. Can you clear your browser history, then log in to Homestead and try again?

2015-10-17T02:35:41+00:00

James1335

72 Points

Thank you Drew, Thank you Todd, Thank you Uncle Homestead! I Finally just went into my site as usual (normal). YEAAA! Have faith fellow webpage builders it's working and coming to life! (Hey -Homestead Guys, if you had just notified us a little... maybe give us a bump next time, a week early before the next outage would be nice. I doubt anyone would have been upset at all, but w/ NO NOTICE-ugh)?. OK, it is still working! Miracles happen! So it's still THANX to you guys - back to normal eh? Steady as she goes mates -

2015-10-17T02:42:32+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,826 Points

James, this was an unintended issue. We will get together and discuss better protocols for communication in the future.

2015-10-17T02:55:03+00:00

Donneta0913

272 Points

Oh OH. I spoke too soon on my issue. the synchonization is not working again. I am view publish copy or keep local . Donneta0913

2015-10-17T04:22:03+00:00

Michael6335

270 Points

Way to go Todd and others! It's back working as usual now (at least for me). My condolences to those who are still having trouble! Thanks for sticking with it and getting the issues resolved!

2015-10-17T04:28:35+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,826 Points

Happy to hear it

2015-10-17T12:54:14+00:00

David9661

160 Points

www.lakeeriehog.com
Still not resolved after clearing history and restarting Homestead.
Firefox and Chrome, same result.
Chrome works, but I use Firefox as my preferred browser, and it still doesn't work.
Spoke too soon. Got ONE chance at Chrome, but now it doesn't work either.
Shoulda pushed my changes through, but, I have a life.........or I did!

(Edited)

2015-10-18T12:00:47+00:00

Robert3195

112 Points

http://www.poloniamusic.com/ Problems persist. Not good.

2015-10-18T13:11:53+00:00

David9661

160 Points

Well, after 13,000 clicks, I got to the usual screens. I refreshed the site. I uploaded a new file, but it fails on error:
Oops! Your request failed due to a network or server issue. Try again, and if it still doesn't work, call us at: 1-800-710-1998.(Error Code: 0x18)

(Edited)

2015-10-18T13:37:52+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,826 Points

What page are you adding the file to? What type of file and how large is it. Can you use the file manger to import the file? If you log out of Homestead completely, I'll take a look. Let me know when you are out.

2015-10-18T19:46:26+00:00

David9661

160 Points

13,040 clicks, deleted history, exited and re-entered Homestead, refreshed site, and FINALLY got to completed upload of my files.
Back in service.

Praying we don't have a repeat of this fiasco.

(Edited)

2015-10-18T19:52:18+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,826 Points

I hope so too, but for some customers is his recurred. I can get it set more easily for you, so you don't have to do the clicks, at least one time, but we are continuing to look at the accounts that persist to have the issue.

2015-10-21T19:23:56+00:00

David9661

160 Points

Well. it's BAAAAAAACCCCCCCKKKKKKKK!
I was able to log in and made one update. Thinking all was resolved. However, last night I find the SAME ISSUE. So, it is not resolved!!!!!

2015-10-21T19:42:26+00:00

Lisa007

340 Points

Hi,
First time on this forum so bear with me. My issue is that Sitebuilder takes 14 minutes to open with Windows 10. Yes, 14 minutes. I have a large web site but when I was running it on Vista, it took less than a minute to open. I tried troubleshooting the compatibility to both Vista and XP which we once had but neither sped up opening the program much at all. (Okay, 12 minutes instead of 14, but still...)
Any suggestions would be welcome....

2015-10-21T19:56:41+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Hi David9661, I was able to refresh the files and get beyond the screen. Can I have you try for me?

Lisa007, are you using Sitebuilder Plus or the Desktop version?

2015-10-21T19:58:23+00:00

Lisa007

340 Points

I can open the program. (Desktop version.) And I can work on it. But it takes forever to open the program and when I work on a page, everything has severe lag.

2015-10-21T20:02:37+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

When you open the Sitebuilder, how many tabs do you have opened up?

2015-10-21T20:03:47+00:00

Lisa007

340 Points

Tabs as in pages? Usually just the index page.

2015-10-21T20:13:58+00:00

David9661

160 Points

What voodoo do I need to prevent this blight?
After your reply stating you could access my site, I can get there with no problem.
Please advise what foot to hop on and which ear I should pull to make sure I can get access to my site without jumping through 13,040 files?
At this moment, all is well. I pray it lasts.

2015-10-21T20:16:37+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

We've noticed that choosing the local files will get it through, and despite how redundant it has been, it's cleared things up with the server making sure it is choosing the right files. I have a macro built that helps me click this a million plus times.

2015-10-21T20:19:07+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Lisa007, can you check out this article about the J#, it may help but definitely let us know..

https://community.homestead.com/homestead/topics/windows-10-and-sitebuilder-desktop

2015-10-21T20:22:27+00:00

Lisa007

340 Points

Thanks, Todd. I did see that but we had already bought the PC with Windows 10. Our previous (12 year old with Vista!) crashed on us so we bought the new one. I hope you can figure out my issue because I can't see having to wait 14 minutes just for the program to open every time I need to update my site.

4 years ago

Aaron2527

522 Points

Funny - the synchronization of EACH page and picture is still there - just like it was this afternoon, this morning, last night, yesterday afternoon....So what were "most of the issues" cleared up?...I haven't noticed a thing!

2 people like this

2015-10-15T00:17:06+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Aaron2527,
Which site specifically are you having this issue with so I can take a look?

2015-10-15T00:26:10+00:00

Aaron2527

522 Points

www.packershistory.net

2015-10-15T00:29:17+00:00

Township of Ocean (NJ) Historical Museum

420 Points

MINE IS OceanMuseum.org and is not working either. I'm getting the same problem I complained about last night and spoke to people about today. WE AVE THOUSANDS OF PHOTOS POSTED. It would take days to approve every photo whether using the Posted or the local. Its irrelevant.

2015-10-15T00:41:34+00:00

Aaron2527

522 Points

NOW IT WORKS!!!!!! Praise the LORD (and pass another martini over....)

2015-10-15T00:45:00+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

I am glad it is working now for you.

2015-10-15T01:27:35+00:00

Liz

130 Points

I am still getting server error!! I need to get my new website done as well as edit my existing one. Please help!!! poolconcepts.com / pool doctors.org

2015-10-15T01:28:55+00:00

Liz

130 Points

poolsideconcepts.com / pooldoctors.org

2015-10-15T23:17:14+00:00

Rosa9333

80 Points

I am still having problems with synchronization!!!!!!

2015-10-15T23:20:28+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Rosa9333,
I was able to load into your Sitebuilder. Can I have you close your Sitebuilder and try again?

2015-10-23T22:04:56+00:00

Char342

314 Points

Hi Todd, www.ua342.org I am getting the synchronizing message and have tried to click through, there is too much for this to be a realistic resolve. HELP! Thanks.

2015-10-23T22:04:56+00:00

Char342

314 Points

Hi Todd, www.ua342.org I am getting the synchronizing message and have tried to click through, there is too much for this to be a realistic resolve. HELP! Thanks.

2015-10-24T15:01:27+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,826 Points

Jamie5406, Clear your browsing history, then log in and try it now

2015-10-24T16:53:56+00:00

Claude9515

290 Points

Drew N, http://1clickresult.com Working just fine. Thanks

2015-10-24T16:55:53+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,826 Points

Great

4 years ago

Township of Ocean (NJ) Historical Museum

420 Points

NO ITS NOT. I just went to go in and I'm getting the asking to approve every photo again. You've got to be kidding.

2015-10-15T00:44:16+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

I was able to load the Sitebuilder for oceanmuseum.org. It took a few moments, and the pages may take some extra time to load, but it does seem to be working as intended.

2015-10-15T01:42:36+00:00

Jane7551

140 Points

Can you fix mine? This is taking too much of my time!

2015-10-15T02:11:59+00:00

Township of Ocean (NJ) Historical Museum

420 Points

Todd:

The fix worked. But when I logged out and back in, It started asking to approve each photo again. Whatever you did, it is only a temporary fix. If you log out (actually I completely closed my IE) and back in the same problem returns.

4 years ago

Harmar7425

102 Points

Site Builder is currently telling me I have two different versions, one local and one published. I don't even have my site published yet. I cant access my site at all through Site Builder. It won't respond no matter which one I tell it I want to use.

2015-10-15T00:32:25+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Please select local files.

(Edited)

2015-10-15T00:35:34+00:00

Township of Ocean (NJ) Historical Museum

420 Points

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT????? It does not work no matter which option you take. It requires days of answering questions

2015-10-15T00:40:42+00:00

Harmar7425

102 Points

Thanks! Got it. I don't have much built into my site yet...so it only took me a few presses of the button. Good Luck to you Township of Ocean NJ from Township of Harmar PA.

2015-10-17T14:39:26+00:00

careerdirectionservices5485

60 Points

I am having the same problem. But when I selected local I get an error message: 500 internal server error "there is a problem with the resource you are looking for and it can not be displayed".

2015-10-17T14:46:02+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,826 Points

Can you please log out of Homestead and clear the browser history. Then log in and try again. It loaded for me with no issues. Let us know if you still have an issue

2015-10-18T00:43:56+00:00

Mary0182

248 Points

How do I clear the browser history. This is day 5. Very disappointed with Homestead!!

2015-10-18T01:21:08+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,826 Points

Do a Google search for "clear browser history (browser name)" for instructions for your favorite browser.

4 years ago

Jane7551

140 Points

What is this synchronized file and how do I get out of it and to my website?

2015-10-15T16:55:27+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

This is Sitebuilder syncing the files, you may choose either Local or Published copies. The local will load the files that were last left off in Sitebuilder, and choosing published will pull the files from the published website in case they may be slightly different.

4 years ago

Jennifer2210

306 Points

Every time you log in it asks you to choose "Local" or "Published". I have been a customer for 15 years and have hundreds and hundreds of pages/files/jpegs. I can't be expected to keep doing this. And you can't even pres "enter" to choose - you have to click with a mouse only! Ridiculously backward technology. Every time I log in I get the same thing. You must get rid of this error, not expect us all to work around it.

2015-10-15T16:56:11+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Jennifer2210,
If you are still stuck loading this today, there may be something I can look at, could you provide me the website name?

2015-10-15T17:16:16+00:00

Brenda4193

140 Points

The same thing is happening to me. Don't know which to select, in fear of losing everything. Please advise. brendamhampton.com and bheevents.homestead.com

2015-10-15T17:33:25+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Brenda4193,
I was able to load your Sitebuilder, may I have you make an attempt?

2015-10-17T01:19:30+00:00

David9661

160 Points

www.lakeeriehog.com
Please provide a bulk sync option for my 13,040 files. I cannot click for every single file.

2015-10-17T12:52:28+00:00

David9661

160 Points

Still not able to avoid clicking every single file.
Cleared history. Rebooted.

2015-10-17T12:57:18+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,816 Points

Unfortunately, You will need to click on each file one time, then it should go back to normal. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.

2015-10-17T13:49:39+00:00

David9661

160 Points

13,000 clicks???????????????

2015-10-17T13:56:26+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,816 Points

Each file needs to be synced. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

2015-10-17T14:03:42+00:00

Gary L. Edelson

252 Points

Another thing is, if you need to stop because something else comes up, you have to restart from file 1

2015-10-17T14:22:15+00:00

Drew N, Alum

262,816 Points

Unfortunately, that is correct

4 years ago

E Douglas6374

240 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled You're not letting me edit my site. "synchronized files"? WTF?.

a box shows up asking for "published" or "local" and will not respond no matter what I do.

2015-10-15T16:56:48+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Are you still stuck in this screen? If you are, what is the website you are trying to load?

4 years ago

Phyllis1647

1,444 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Nothing is fixed!!!!!!!!!!!.

Nothing is fixed!!!!!!!!!!! When I go into edit my site this is what I get and it wants you to click on every file, picture etc. WHEN WILL THIS BE FIXED?

2015-10-15T17:00:10+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

I'm sorry Phyllis, I know some errors starting to happen again earlier, are you still seeing these issues?

2015-10-15T17:18:57+00:00

Phyllis1647

1,444 Points

I am still not able to get on it keeps saying
Synchronize File The local and published versions of this file are different. Both files have changed.

4 years ago

FCDEFELICE1979

162 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled where are my photographs?.

Haven't been to the Website Manager in a few months. Not able to see most of my photographs; just boxes with "X" where they were located... what happened?

2015-10-16T23:27:26+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Hello FCDEFELICE1979,
This was an early issue with the Sitebuilder problem, but should be resolved. Are you able to load and work on your site without any of these problems?

4 years ago

Township of Ocean (NJ) Historical Museum

420 Points

Yeah, that only works if you have like 20 pictures on your site. If you have any serious number of pictures, forget about it. The site times out long before you get to the end

4 years ago

Bernard8974

120 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I am unable to Edit my websites for 3 days. I was told that the problem will be f....

This is the third day I am trying to Edit my websites. Yesterday, when I called I was told that it does not take more than a few hours to fix the problem. Why don't you level with your clients and tell the truth?

2015-10-16T23:26:44+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Hello Bernard8974,
Can I have you try to load into your Sitebuilder at this time for me? It does seem most of these issues are cleared up, we just have to ensure the files are synced correctly to load properly.

4 years ago

Mary0182

248 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled When will the server problem be fixed this is the 3rd day I cannot work on my sit....

I cannot get on my site and if I do I cannot save or publish! Help I need to get work done!!!

2015-10-15T18:31:46+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Are you still seeing this same issue?

4 years ago

Becky2075

202 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Site Builder keeps shutting down in the MIDDLE of my changes!.

Site Builder keeps shutting down in the MIDDLE of my changes! I have customers complaining about seeing things on our website that are no longer available & not knowing that we carry certain items. Well, that's because I CAN'T UPDATE THE SITE!!!! This, in addition to our email sessions logging out almost as soon as you log in, is getting to be a little bit more than ridiculous!

2015-10-15T18:29:33+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Becky2075,
Are you still having any problems loading and making changes in Sitebuilder at this moment? If you are, what is the site so I can take a look.

2015-10-15T18:37:36+00:00

Becky2075

202 Points

I was able to log in & work for just a few minutes, but then the site shut down again in the middle of my work. This time, I had to use the ol' standby of Ctrl/Alt/Delete to get out of it.

Our site is soonersteelinc.com

2015-10-16T23:13:27+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

While issues are clearing up, we still have a lot of traffic loading into the Sitebuilder. I was able to load the Sitebuilder and refreshed files. Try clearing out your cache and cookies, and possibly restarting your computer and let us know if you are still having problems.

4 years ago

Debra0338

550 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Will Homestead compensate us for this mess up?.

I still am unable to edit my site or even get in. This is day 3.

2015-10-16T23:08:55+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Hi Debra0338,
I see you spoke with one of our agents, were you able to get into your Sitebuilder?

4 years ago

Robert9563

112 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled None of my pictures and some of my content is not showing up to allow me to edit.....

I just logged on to edit my site and some of my pictures and content are missing??? What is going on?

2015-10-15T18:32:51+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

There was a known issue with the Sitebuilder not displaying the images, but publishing should still be fine. Are you still seeing this issue?

4 years ago

Joanna9249

100 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I am having problems editting my site..

I am having problems editting my site. None of the edits that I have made over the past month have been saved. and I am now ready to publish my editted site and it isnt working

2015-10-16T23:07:06+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Hello Joanna9249,
There were some issues with Sitebuilder the last few days but does seem to be clearing up..are you still experiencing any of these problems?

4 years ago

Richard1482

182 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Synchronisation of files issue.

Still can't access to amend my site. Sooooooo frustrating. They say the issues are sorted...well, not at this end. HELP!

2015-10-15T17:07:00+00:00

Richard1482

182 Points

Still no change. I keep getting that annoying sync box. My site http://oliffcollection.homestead.com/OLIFFCOLLECTION.html

2015-10-16T23:04:08+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Hello Richard1482,
Were you able to get into your Sitebuilder?

4 years ago

Aaron2527

522 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled SO I wake up this morning, turn on Sitebuilder and.....

1) The first thing that pops up is "Oops! Your request failed due to a network or server issue. Try again,
and if it still doesn't work, call us at: 1-800-710-1998.(Error Code:
0x28)" before the page loads up
2) Half the pictures on the page are not there - publish and they are there - but not on Sitebuilder.

SO I have concluded the following:

A. Gremlins got into the system overnight and undid the "fixes" we were told about late yesterday
B. No fixes were permanently done before the debugging staff had to knock off, buy a case of Black Label and watch the Royals-Astros
C. I should just throw in the towel and look for a new site to work with.

2015-10-16T23:02:13+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Hi Aaron2527,
I believe your Sitebuilder should be loading fine. Can you let me know if it is not?

4 years ago

Tony3127

566 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Images Missing in Edit Mode.

When a page is called up to edit, all I see are blank squares where images are to be. When I view the page - the images are there. It is only in edit mode that they are missing.

2015-10-15T22:45:16+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

These were some of the issues with Sitebuilder but should have been resolved. Are you still seeing this issue?

4 years ago

Kimberly8004

254 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Server Update.

Will the server update problem be fixed today? Please provide the status on this issue [10/15/15].

2015-10-15T15:52:13+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Kimberly8004, are you still experiencing the same problems?

(Edited)

2015-10-15T15:56:19+00:00

Brenda4193

140 Points

I'm not Kimberly, but I've been trying to update site for 3 days. Still synchronizing. brendamhampton.com and bheevents.homestead.com. Please help!

2015-10-15T17:16:33+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Can I have you try to load it once again for me?

2015-10-15T20:42:24+00:00

Kimberly8004

254 Points

Yes, I am still have problems. I updated my website several days ago. So I saved the changes to my home (index) and resources pages and then I planned to go back and update before sending out my newsletter [which has been delayed because of this issue.]

Currently, I can log onto the website now without have the synced file issue. Once I am into Site Builder, I can not see my changes only in the preview mode. When I go to publish the changes they do not load and therefore I am still seeing my pages without the updates/changes. For reference here are the links:

Home/Index Page

When I publish this is what I am getting - this information has not been changed to reflect the changes on the preview screen
- http://pregnancyconcepts.homestead.com/index.html?_=1444940044799

This is what is on the preview screen (which is the new updated version of the home/index page - http://pregnancyconcepts.homestead.com/~local/~Preview/index.html?_=1444940835858 - this is the information that should be published

Resources Page

When I publish this is what I am getting - this information has not been changed to reflect the changes on the preview screen
http://pregnancyconcepts.homestead.com/Resources.html?_=1444941415782

This is what is on the preview page (which is the new update version of the resources page - http://pregnancyconcepts.homestead.com/~local/~Preview/Resources.html?_=1444941209708 - this is the information that should be published.

I am still having a lot of problems with site building. It is very slow and just not functioning as it has in the past.

I hope that I can get this resolved soon. Thanks for you help!

2015-10-15T21:01:50+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

We are working diligently to clear these issues up. We do appreciate yours and everyone's patience through this.

2015-10-16T12:10:26+00:00

Kimberly8004

254 Points

Good morning Todd,

I am still having the same issue. In fact, this morning when I logged in, I was hoping that everything would have been fixed, What I discovered was that I had to sync my files again. After going through that process, I then realized that my site was still not fixed. I am still on hold with sending out my newsletter because my site contains old content. When will this matter be fixed? I am literally on hold with updating my content and days are going by and business is being lost.

Will Homestead prorate customers payments so that we are paying for only the days where our websites are functionally working?

This is a nightmare for businesses. As yes, I do think that we [the customers] appreciate you posting an update on the status of the issue. We [the customers] would appreciate it more if our websites were working properly and if the technical staff could quickly fix our issues. The delay [or the amount of time this taking] in fixing the problem kind of seems like the technical staff at Homestead has no clue of what is going on nor how to fix the problem. Just think of all of the business Homestead would lose if there was a technical problem with their website and how outraged this company would be...Homestead customers are feeling that way now. We really need to have this matter fixed with more urgency!

Please refer to the email thread above this message that contains information on where I am having problems with my website. You [or someone else on the technical team] can certainly contact me if you need additional information to help you with fixing my problem.

I would really like these issues fixed so that I can send out my newsletter sometime this weekend. I am hoping that we [the customers] do not have to go into next week experiencing these same problems. Thanks

2015-10-16T16:38:30+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Kimberly8004,
I was able to load into your Sitebuilder without any issue. May I have you try again?

2015-10-16T19:57:50+00:00

Kimberly8004

254 Points

I tried and I am still having the same issue. I need the preview information to publish. So I am not sure what you are doing. I feeling like you are giving everyone this answer with no results.

4 years ago

Doug4394

80 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled ARE YOU STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH WEBSITE???.

4 DAYS NOW AND STILL CANNOT GET INTO MY SITE

2015-10-15T15:56:17+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Doug, are you able to get into your site at this moment?

4 years ago

Pam7190

80 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled confused.

When I go to edit my page, all of my hard work is gone, but if I preview the page I can see all of my work. I am nervous that my work is lost. Also, why is live chat no longer an option?

2015-10-15T15:58:45+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Pam, there was an issue with the Sitebuilder loading images and other work you may have put in earlier, but should have been able to preview and publish okay. Are you still having issues within your Sitebuilder at this moment?

4 years ago

Chuck7843

202 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I am still having problems loading sitebuilder. It continues to loop with the "s....

I am using Chrome and Windows 10. When trying to edit the site I get "starting up" in reference to loading sitebuilder. What's wrong?

2015-10-15T17:19:15+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Hi Chuck,
There are some residual issues with loading Sitebuilder, they are starting to clear up but if you are still having this problem, what is the website so I can take a look?

2015-10-15T23:15:49+00:00

Robin0214

120 Points

I have not been able to log in for 4 days straight. I have used 4 different browsers and different computers. I sit for 15 minutes and I get an error message saying contact customer support. I have contacted customer service only to be told the don't know and its being worked on. Earlier today I was told it was resolved, NO it's not. I still can't use my website or get it to upload without getting error messages. I have used, Firefox, Chrome, Windows 10 and Safari. Same thing on all 4. Totally frustrated as I can't work with out excess to the web site!

2015-10-16T18:43:33+00:00

Tony8305

80 Points

we're in the same boat, haven't been able to get in to transform the current site to a new design - it starts the process but then when we hit move to next step and add content it gives us this message:

Sorry, you have experienced an unexpected server error.

You have experienced an unexpected server error. We are working to resolve this problem as quickly as possible. Please try again later.

4 years ago

Linda8685

382 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled site builder issues.

My Site wont load today. Yesterday finally got on and was able to make changes. Very frustrated.

4 years ago

Linda8685

382 Points

This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled site builder not loading.

No Todd---my site WILL NOT LOAD. I cannot get in to make changes TODAY. YESTERDAY I did finally get in after reloading all my files. Of course I used the published option. Now today I see a message telling everyone that the recommended mode should have been LOCAL. So I have no idea what that is going to cause me. Really unhappy with you guys.

2015-10-15T17:24:20+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

What is the website so I may take a look?

2015-10-15T17:29:00+00:00

Linda8685

382 Points

MyPrincessPartytoGo.com

2015-10-15T18:26:29+00:00

Todd H, Social Media Specialist

20,874 Points

Can I have you try to load your Sitebuilder for me?

2015-10-16T01:59:49+00:00

Health Care9421

300 Points

Todd - would you look at our website, too? Neither the published nor the local will download and neither will download on either a Windows 10 or Windows 8 computer. hcfat.org

2015-10-16T07:50:38+00:00

Richard1482

182 Points

Mine too Todd. I can't get past that annoying box asking me to choose local etc etc. HELP!!! http://oliffcollection.homestead.com/OLIFFCOLLECTION.html

2015-10-16T13:56:49+00:00

Liz

130 Points

Todd: Please help us understand what is gong on here. I have been trying to set up my new website for days now with no luck. SERVER ERROR. I just opened a new company and need to get website done. I am trying to be patient since I have other websites with Homestead for years now for my other company. I'm Trying to keep everything in one place, but I may be forced to move everything which I should not have to do. Even trying to update my other website is a problem. PLEASE HELP!

Please look at these: poolsideconcepts.com (New site- Server error) thepooldoctors.org (Existing site- Missing pics & text- need to update)

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