Could it be congestion on your database connection?
Or is it your last-mile connection?
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Weird. I mean, I was halfway editing my previous post, and it just vanished into thin air.
Anyways, check check your admin mage. There is a base URL that is automatically populated with your “real” hosting directory. You might want to look there … Give us a should if you need more detailed instructions.