Dreamhost provides a free and automated site backup and restoration system called Snapshots. Though this service is not guaranteed by DreamHost it deserves a mention and some praise as such backups are almost unheared of in a shared hosting environment.
So if you accidentally erased a needed file off the server, messed up your site with [...]

One of the unique benefits of being a Dreamhost customer is the power to suggest changes and improvements, then vote on proposed suggestions. Votes strongly influence what gets implemented by Dreamhost.
So, if you think Dreamhost should install new software, update policies, add a new feature, or make any other changes Dreamhost Suggestions give you the [...]

Dreamhost offers the handy service called Dreamhost Donations - Allowing DH customers to take donations for the cost of running their site, like a tip jar.
Visitors to your website can click on a image link letting them make a donation via PayPal towards your bill with Dreamhost.
Remember that donations can not be cashed out.
You [...]

Social media and news sites can direct a lot of traffic at a website over a short period of time. It’s not uncommon for servers to crash under the weight of these increases, especially on shared servers like Dreamhost.
Q. Can a website hosted by Dreamhost handle getting slashdotted, dugg, or handle large traffic spikes?
A. Maybe. [...]

When you opened a hosting account with Dreamhost, you were entitled to a free domain registration. Like many people, you may not have taken the offer and registered a domain at that time.
Good news: If you didn’t take advantage of your free domain when you signed up, you can still redeem your free domain…and it’s [...]