"Problem connecting to our database"

I created a cart for a jeweler (http://www.catherineweitzman.com) and have been more and more frequently running into this :

Sorry!
There seems to be a problem connecting to our database. Please give us a few minutes to remedy the problem. Thank you.

I have tried deleting and reinstalling the database as mention in another thread, but the problem keeps coming back, not every time i browse the cart, but on a regular basis. I have come to the conclusion that I simply need to drop my webhost and transfer the site and database to a new hosting company.

Does anyone think I am correct or incorrect in my decision to switch hosts?
Does anyone have any recommendations for new hosting companies and or tips for the transfer process?

Thanks,
jesse

That does sound like a re-occurring issue with the MySQL server ...

Might check with your current hosting site about the problem or look into one of our certified hosting sites ...

Yeah it was the MySQL server of my original host. I switched to one of the zen recommended hosts and have been smooth sailing since then.
j

Thanks for the update ... and very glad to see one of the Certified Hosting sites listed from the Hosting at the top of the screen was able to remedy this problem for you ... :smile: