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With over a
decade of investment in hosting niche, BigRock is an Indian-based web host that
is determined to empower small businesses, professionals, and individuals. It
powers over 100,000 websites globally and has so far made sales of over 6000
domains since it came to being. Today, the company offers six different types
of hosting as well as web design and domain registration services. A few years
back, BigRock was incorporated into the Endurance International Group. EIG is a
string of hosting providers with one primary goal in mind – to empower and grow
one another. Other notable members of the group include HostGator and BlueHost
which we’ve already reviewed in the past.
At this
point, it is worth mentioning that BigRock has two websites that are identical.
One serves residents of India, while the other is its global face. The .in site
markets the hosting packages in Rupees while the .com site has prices in
dollars. Therefore, if you land in either of the two sites just keep in mind
that only the currencies differ but the values are more or less the same.
BigRock is a
fully accredited registrar of domain names and is therefore fit to register,
renew, resell, and replace domains names on behalf of its clients. Since going
global it has attracted a good share of attention and is currently competing
with web hosts established more than two decades ago. With its variety of
packages and capacity to offer hosting on both Linux and Windows platforms, it
can only indicate a company with a firm determination. But is BigRock really
the hosting provider that you need?
To answer
that, our BigRock review will dissect its hosting packages, pricing plans, the features
it brings forth, strengths and shortcomings, and finalize by answering commonly
asked questions. We hope by the end of this, you’ll have judged whether BigRock
is worth considering or not.
As earlier
tipped, BigRock offers six types of hosting namely:
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Shared
web hosting
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VPS
hosting
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Cloud
hosting
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CMS
Specialized hosting
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Reseller
hosting
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Email
hosting
Its
datacenters are located in both US and India and as such it helps to sign your
account to use the servers that are closest to your visitors’ location. Besides
hosting, BigRock also offers email hosting as well as domain registration
services. As such, we consider it an all-round company that has everything in
its basket for anyone getting started or already in the hosting business. Astoundingly,
it is one of the few companies that has unlimited offers on hosting resources.
On some plans, disk space, bandwidth, email accounts, and domains are totally
unlimited. This can only mean multiple websites in a single account, a factor
that is beneficial to small-sized, non-commercial sites.
Also, almost
all BigRock hosting plans come with a 30-day money back guarantee period. This
coupled with the 99.9% uptime assurance, translates to working closely with a
risk-free hosting partner. Let’s now dig into the BigRock’s hosting types to
help you clearly understand the entails of its packages.
If you’ve
been in the hosting industry for a while now, you’ve probably used a shared web
server at least once. Ideally, this type of hosting involves creating several
web spaces/accounts on a single physical server and then sharing its resources
such as CPU, memory, bandwidth, etc. Now, this kind of hosting was BigRock’s
initial product before adding newer hosting technologies to its list of
packages. Therefore, customers who’ve been using this web host for more than
five years most likely hosted their first projects on these shared servers.
Generally,
the cost of maintenance of a shared web server is very low. As such, the prices
for hosting on the platform are cheaper and most resources have no express
limit on them. In fact, BigRock’s shared web hosting promises to offer
unmetered bandwidth and disk space. But unmetered in this context doesn’t
necessarily mean the resources are infinite. There’s a limit only that it takes
abnormal usage to hit it. And when you do, the company either penalizes you or
suggests that you upgrade to a hosting package with dedicated resources such as
a VPS.
For
administration purposes, BigRock offers the demo version of cPanel which is
quite handy in management of your account. It gives you access to the list of
files which your website has and allows you tune other options within your
account that augment its performance. In other words, it is a convenience tool
for management purposes of your account. The default web server on the shared
platform is powered by Apache while database management is via MySQL.
We had
earlier stated that BigRock has both Linux and Windows Hosting. Now, in terms
of performance both work efficiently but are different in terms of programming
languages and databases that each environment supports. Usually, Linux is a
favorite platform for web servers due its light weight and compatibility with
lots of programming languages. Nevertheless, Windows is a great alternative and
is increasingly becoming a popular platform even with its slightly high cost of
maintenance. On this web host, Windows hosting plans are a bit expensive
compared to those of Linux hosting. But the features BigRock has for either
operating systems are near identical. Windows hosting works best when you’ve
built your website in ASP or .NET and are using MS SQL as your database server.
For this subtype
of hosting, BigRock powers your operating environment with CloudLinux, MySQL
for database, PHP, and Ruby for your programming needs. Then it offers
unmetered bandwidth which ensures outgoing and incoming traffic flows smoothly
without time or size limit. You get to also choose the server location that you
like. For website speed acceleration, they use Varnish caching technology and
servers powered by Quad Core Xeon CPUs and 64GB RAM. Installation of apps on
your account is made easy by Softaculous which allows a one-tap installation
procedure. You can also track performance of your site via AWStats which
generates logs, reporting graphs, and tables.
Starter
Ideal for
startup websites, this plan allows hosting of only one website. Bandwidth is
unmetered, storage space is 10GB, and you can host a maximum of 200 email
accounts. The plan costs $1.59 per month on a 10-year subscription. Shorter
terms are available but the cost is slightly higher.
Advanced
Although it
limits users to a single website, this plan offers unmetered space as well as
bandwidth. Also, you can create and host as many email accounts as no limit
exists for the same. The plan costs $3.49 per month for a 10-year subscription.
Business
With this
plan, you can host up to three websites on your unmetered web space. It also
has no restriction on the outgoing and incoming traffic as bandwidth is unlimited.
The asking price for the plan is $5.39 per month on a 10-year subscription.
Pro
Considered
the best plan on shared server hosting, this plan has no specific limit to the
number of websites you can host. All its resources are unlimited including
storage space, bandwidth, and email storage. It costs $7.39 per month on a
decade subscription.
This subtype
is not much different from Linux Hosting. The only variation is the server
operating system which is Windows 2008 and control panel which is a demo
version of Plesk. Traffic goes to the internet via Juniper Networks while
Microsoft SQL is the default database server. The application marketplace is
powered by II Parallels which supports one click installations of web
applications and even CMS such as WordPress and Drupal.
Essential
This plan
offers 10GB storage space, capacity to create and host 200 email accounts, and
unmetered bandwidth. Its best price is $1.59 per month.
Premium
Supporting
one domain, this plan allows you to host a single website. It offers unmetered
bandwidth, storage space, and unlimited space to host email accounts. It costs
$4.39 per month.
Business
Allowing
users to host five websites, this plan has all its resources unlimited from
storage space, bandwidth, to email accounts. It charges $8.29 per month.
Pro
This plan
unlocks an account with capacity to hold 10 websites. It also has resources
such as storage space and bandwidth unlimited. Its cheapest subscription cost
is $10.49 per month for a 3-year term.
This type of
hosting offers a smooth transition from shared server platforms. It involves
use of a cluster of servers which combine their resources to offer a better
hosting experience. Under this kind of hosting, websites are able to maintain a
high online presence with features such as automatic failover being inherently
present. Also, unlike traditional hosting, here you can manually adjust amount
of resources available to you to increase performance or lower costs. BigRock
offers Cloud Hosting on Linux operating system and maintains an unmetered
status over several other resources.
Account
management is via cPanel while the default web server on each cloud machine is
Apache. The control panel allows you to control your account as well as access
Mojo Marketplace that is rich in web applications. To enhance site speed, the
cloud servers employ Varnish Caching technology which facilitates storage of
frequently used pages in memory. Furthermore, you can view how your website is
performing on the inbuilt account dashboard and the resources it has so far
consumed. For data security, the cloud system setup is such that files on your
website are mirrored across three distinct devices to promote redundancy. BigRock
also has a global content delivery network for this package which has websites
loading two times faster than on traditional shared servers.
Business
This plan
allows you to host unlimited number of websites on the unmetered disk space.
Also, it offers 6GB RAM and a CPU with 6 cores for smooth operation. It costs
$9.99 per month.
Advanced
Charging
$7.99 per month, this plan offers unmetered bandwidth and disk space. It has no
limit on number of websites you can host on your account. Your web space has
access to a CPU with 4 cores and 4GB RAM.
Virtual
Private Servers are ideal for websites and applications that have exceeded the
resources which shared platforms and cloud servers offer. It serves well
websites with high traffic or with elements that are dependent on fast server
speeds to operate normally. These can be video streaming sites, gaming hubs,
and online app programming/staging platforms. BigRock gives full root access to
users of this kind of hosting and serves web files from high-speed Solid State
Drives.
Additionally,
you get to choose the variant of Linux OS that you prefer for hosting
environment. The options available include Fedora, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian.
For management of your account and its entails, BigRock offers Plesk and cPanel
which are in demo versions by default. Did you also know you can view the
graphic interface of your system without a browser? Well, the virtual private
server supports installation of VNC which simulates a desktop interface. In other
words, you view your server as if you were physically in its location.
Another
interesting bit about BigRock’s VPS hosting is the ease of server management.
From your control panel, you can start, rebuild, stop, or restart the virtual
unit which is helpful when it becomes non-responsive. Planning to offer
reseller hosting? The web host allows you to install and integrate WHMCS into
your VPS server. This way, you can manage your clients and control various
resources flexibly.
Virtualization
of the private servers is made possible by KVM, a cutting edge virtual machine
builder. Traffic is relayed via Juniper Networks while Neustar and OpenStack
power the infrastructure for more security. As for customer service, VPS users
enjoy semi-managed support on network, hardware, firewall, and server
optimization related issues. You can also have the IT team assist in reverse
DNS setup as well as moving your projects to a server in a different location.
V1 SSD
For this
plan, BigRock issues a VPS with 2 CPU cores, 20GB SSD storage, 2GB RAM, and a
bandwidth of 1TB. It costs $12 per month for triannual subscription term.
V2 SSD
Going at
$20.50 per month, this plan offers a VPS with 4GB RAM, 2 CPU cores, 40GB SSD
storage, and 1TB bandwidth.
V3 SSD
This plan
costs $26.50 per month for a triannual subscription. It offers 3 CPU cores, 2TB
bandwidth, 6GB RAM, and 80GB SSD storage space.
Essentially,
this kind of hosting is not any different from shared web hosting. BigRock
places it distinctly from the shared package for marketing purposes. It is
designed for users running content management systems such as WordPress,
Drupal, and Joomla. The websites using this package sit on a single physical
server which splits its resources amongst them. The main benefit that the
package has is giving sites access to thousands of applications, themes, and
scripts. Also, the operating environment offers Mojo Marketplace as well as
Softaculous installer for increased convenience.
The cheapest
specialized hosting plan goes at $1.59 per month. The rest of the plans are
similar to those we outlined on shared server hosting section. The risk-free
period still lasts for 30 days while cPanel and Plesk are the main control
panels. For ecommerce platforms, you can easily integrate Oscommerce, Cubecart,
and Zencart and have the management configure transaction gateways on your
behalf.
Lastly, it
is worth remembering that content management systems can be migrated to other
types of hosting other than the shared platform. For instance, you can move
your WordPress website to a virtual private server or host it on cloud servers.
The options are endless for an established or fast-growing website.
Are you
envisioning to start a hosting company today? Reseller Hosting is the perfect
package to get you started. BigRock offers this type of hosting on Linux and
Windows platforms. Both hosting environments are powered by cloud technology
which allows several servers to contribute to performance. The web host also
makes available cPanel and WHM to manage your account and that of your customers.
All reseller
accounts sit on Dell Rack servers running on 64GB RAM and Quad Core Intel Xeon
processors. They also have access to Varnish to increase the speed of loading
pages and Softaculous to make installation of applications a walk in the park.
As for the
domain services, you can purchase these too in bulk and resell to customers
using your account to host websites.
Premium
This plan
costs $49.99 per month. It allocates 200GB storage space, 4000GB bandwidth, capacity
to hold unlimited number of websites, and free WHMCS for account management.
Deluxe
Charging
$33.99 per month, this plan allots 2000GB bandwidth, 100GB storage space, and
free WHMCS.
Economy
This is the
cheapest plan and is suitable for starters on the reselling business. It
allocates 50GB storage space, 1000GB bandwidth, and free version of WHMCS.
Economy
Designed for
small-scale hosting companies, this plan charges $21.49 per month. In turn, it
allocates 25GB storage space, 500GB bandwidth, and capacity to host unspecified
number of sites.
Essential
Suitable for
startup companies, this plan goes at $18.99 per month. It apportions 10GB
storage space, 200GB bandwidth, and can host any number of small websites you
have.
Premium
Allocating
100GB space, 2000GB bandwidth, and free WHMCS, this plan goes at $38.59 per
month. It is the best reseller hosting plan that BigRock has.
Email Hosting
Plan Name | Disk Space | Bandwidth | Currency | Admin panel | OS | Websites | Scripting | Email-Transport | Database | SSH | Databackups | Free Domain | 1-Click Installer | Websites Builder | Location | Price |
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Pro - Windows | - | - | USD | Plesk | ![]() |
10 | ASP.NET,PHP | - | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 10.49 |
Business - Windows | - | - | USD | Plesk | ![]() |
5 | ASP.NET,PHP | - | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 8.29 |
Premium - Windows | - | - | USD | Plesk | ![]() |
1 | ASP.NET,PHP | - | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 4.39 |
Essential - Windows | 10GB | - | USD | Plesk | ![]() |
1 | ASP.NET,PHP | - | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 1.59 |
Pro - Linux | - | - | USD | Admin panel | ![]() |
Unlimited | Perl,Python,Ruby on Rails,PHP | - | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 7.39 |
Business - Linux | - | - | USD | Admin panel | ![]() |
3 | Perl,Python,Ruby on Rails,PHP | - | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 5.39 |
Advanced - Linux | - | - | USD | Admin panel | ![]() |
1 | Perl,Python,Ruby on Rails,PHP | - | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 3.49 |
Starter - Linux | 10GB | - | USD | Admin panel | ![]() |
1 | Perl,Python,Ruby on Rails,PHP | - | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 1.59 |
Plan Name | Disk Space | Bandwidth | Admin panel | OS | Accounts | Scripting | Database | Guarantee | Location | Price |
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ESSENTIAL - Windows | 10GB | 200GB | Admin panel | ![]() |
Unlimited | ASP.NET,PHP | MySQL,MS SQL | ![]() |
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$ 18.99 |
ECONOMY - Windows | 25GB | 500GB | WHM,Plesk | ![]() |
Unlimited | ASP.NET,PHP | MySQL,MS SQL | ![]() |
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$ 21.49 |
DELUXE - Windows | 50GB | 1000GB | WHM,Plesk | ![]() |
Unlimited | ASP.NET,PHP | MySQL,MS SQL | ![]() |
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$ 27.39 |
PREMIUM - Windows | 100GB | 2000GB | WHM,Plesk | ![]() |
Unlimited | ASP.NET,PHP | MySQL,MS SQL | ![]() |
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$ 38.59 |
ESSENTIAL - Windows | 40GB | 800GB | Admin panel | ![]() |
Unlimited | Perl,Ruby on Rails,PHP | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 19.49 |
ECONOMY - Linux | 50GB | 1000GB | WHM,cPanel | ![]() |
1 | Perl,Python,Ruby on Rails,PHP | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 21.99 |
DELUXE - Windows | 100GB | 2000GB | WHM,cPanel | ![]() |
Unlimited | Perl,Python,Ruby on Rails,PHP | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 33.99 |
PREMIUM - Linux | 200GB | 400GB | WHM,cPanel | ![]() |
Unlimited | Perl,Python,Ruby on Rails,PHP | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 49.99 |
Plan Name | Disk Space | Bandwidth | Admin panel | Cores | RAM | Core Speed | CPU | OS | Backups | SSH | Managed | Location | Price |
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STARTER - Windows | 1GB | 10GB | cPanel | 2 | 2GB | - | 2 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 4.99 |
ADVANCED | - | - | cPanel | 4 | 4GB | - | 4 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 7.99 |
BUSINESS | - | - | cPanel | 6 | 6GB | - | 6 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 9.99 |
Plan Name | Disk Space | Bandwidth | Admin panel | OS | Cores | RAM | Core Speed | CPU | Backups | Managed | Location | Price |
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V4 - SSD | 120GB | 2000GB | WHM,Plesk,cPanel | ![]() ![]() |
4 | 8GB | - | 4 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 37.50 |
V3 - SSD | 80GB | 2000GB | WHM,Plesk,cPanel | ![]() ![]() |
3 | 6GB | - | 3 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 26.50 |
V2 - SSD | 40GB | 1000GB | WHM,Plesk,cPanel | ![]() ![]() |
2 | 4GB | - | 2 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 20.50 |
V1 - SSD | 20GB | 1000GB | WHM,Plesk,cPanel | ![]() ![]() |
2 | 2GB | - | 2 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 12.00 |
On this
section, we review various features put forth by BigRock in the hosting
business. We shall analyze its security measures, control panels, performance
& speed features, refund policy, and customer service.
BigRock is a
quite a force to reckon when it comes to performance and speed. It has in place
various measures, technologies, and infrastructures that strongly boost its
position. Let’s explore some of these:
Cloud Hosting technology
Besides
being offered as a package, cloud hosting technology is one of the popular
performance and speed booster in modern times. It involves merging resources of
various powerful servers to synergize their capacities. BigRock charges quite
fairly for using this type of hosting with various plans for any-size website.
Varnish Caching
This cutting
edge technology allows frequently accessed pages to be retained in memory. The
end gain is a boosted performance from eliminating the hassle by servers to
load content from storage devices.
Instant scaling
This feature
is available on VPS and cloud hosting packages. It allows you to adjust server
resources relative to your usage. You can increase or decrease amount of
resources to save on costs as well as to achieve a decent performance.
Content Delivery Network
BigRock
offers this infrastructure on the cloud hosting package. Basically, it involves
transferring data to the servers closest to your visitors’ location. As such,
they can access content quicker and in more personalized form.
Unmetered bandwidth
Most plans
for this web host have no limit on bandwidth which translates to faster server
speeds. Visitors can send or receive
content on your site at fair speeds.
Anyone who’s
been in hosting business long enough will admit to threats and risks associated
with the industry. Therefore, a good web host must have sufficient measures to
stay ahead of possible security threats. BigRock is not perfect but it at least
has various express measures guarding web data hosted on its servers. Here are
some of them:
DDOS protection
If hosting a
project on BigRock’s virtual private servers, you’re automatically protected
against denial of service attacks. The server-level firewall strictly monitors
all the traffic that goes in and out of the operating environment where your
website sits.
Juniper Network
The
infrastructure provided by this company is authentic and safe for use for
networking purposes. BigRock uses devices and software that Juniper offers for
its hosting platforms.
SSL certificates
Although no
SSL certificate preexists on any package, BigRock recommends getting one upon
deploying your website. They offer to install it for you and charge no fee for
the same.
Redundant system
BigRock’s
Ceph-based storage mirrors site data on three separate devices on the network.
This function ensures that in case a server crashes or fails, your data will be
safe on the other backup systems.
Managed hosting
The web host
takes care of server maintenance routines including operating system
installations, provision of updates, and recommendation of safe marketplace to
grab your applications. With this, the risk of internal attacks or failures are
minimized.
BigRock
features three control panels in all its hosting packages. For Linux
environments, they offer cPanel, for Windows Plesk, and on Reseller accounts
WHMCS. Each control panel has its own share of functions and features. CPanel
and Plesk are handy in managing accounts with fewer websites while WHMCS can
handle bulk functions in an account.
All the
control panels are offered for free since they are demo versions. Therefore,
their features are limited initially but you can always upgrade to unlock
additional functions. So, what sections of your account can you control or view
with the tools?
File managers
The control
panels allow you to view the file system of your website on the server. You can
add, edit, or delete files as often as you want to control the elements that
you visitors view.
Billing status
From your
control panel you can find out when your hosting plan or domain name
subscription expires. Also, if you’re a reseller you can formulate custom
prices for the packages that your company offers.
Scaling of Resources
The control
panels allow you to view the amount of resources that your website consumes. Also,
it features resource scalers that help you adjust CPU cores, memory size, and
storage space.
Access to stats analyzers
BigRock
allows you to reach AWStats that periodically keeps a log of how your site is
performing. This is important when you want to find out how your website is
faring against its competition.
At BigRock,
you can communicate with the customer service either via a phone call, social
media chat, or email. Calling is only possible for India residents or people
whose telephone service providers allow international calls. For quick and easy
communication, the company’s social media accounts are most preferable. They
have a presence on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Google Plus. Additionally,
they have a medium subdomain that puts all communication channels in a single
place.
Emailing is
also another communication medium that you can use. The good thing with it is
that you can resolve recurring problems as conversation with the support staff
is in a single thread. In our experience, the average response time on their
social media accounts was in under five minutes while emails took about 10
minutes to be responded to.
BigRock’s
money back guarantee period lasts for 30 days. The condition for a refund is
that your account must have used resources within reasonable limits. Also,
there should be no history of violation or abuse of the hosting platforms. Put
otherwise, your account must have been operated within legal limits without
violating terms, conditions, or stipulations guiding BigRock as a web host.
If you
cancel your subscription within 30 days after registering, you are eligible for
a full refund. Also, if you downgrade your plan and you cancel your hosting
contract, you’ll receive the in between difference in plan prices.
Domain Services
Besides
hosting, BigRock is a domain registrar with support of name spaces such as
.com, .net, .co, .in, and .biz. It protects your domain name against theft or
accidental transfers by notifying other registrars that it’s already booked.
You can also renew your domain name, replace it, or sell it as easily as you
purchased it.
DIY Site Builders
BigRock
offers do-it-yourself site builders to new users for free and sometimes at a
fee. The builders support drag and drop functions and are connected to stores
with numerous themes and unique images.
This section
points out the shortcomings and strengths that BigRock has as a web host.
Variety of hosting options
Whether you
have a startup or an already established website, BigRock has a vast array of
options for you.
Reliable storage
The host uses
solid state drives for storage of web files and further stores them in other
devices for increased redundancy. The drives are up to 5x faster than
traditional SATA disks.
Unlimited resources
Some plans
offer unmetered disk space, bandwidth, and CPU cores. Your web projects can
only load faster under such setups.
Free virus protection
Some hosting
platforms feature antiviruses which secure your hosting platform against
unwarranted intrusion.
100% uptime guarantee
BigRock
assures its clients 100% uptime and even includes multiple backup solutions in
its infrastructure to foresee this.
Robust servers
As part of
its infrastructure, BigRock has powerful Dell Rack servers that boast big
memory and potent processing power.
Free site migration
The IT team
assists you in migration of your website from another web host for free.
No setup fees
All plans
have no setup fees as is common in other hosting platforms.
Multiple payment channels
You can pay
via bank wire transfer, PayPal, and using major credit cards. The options are
truly open.
All hosting solutions in one place
You can
build a website, buy a domain name, and host it all without involving another
service provider.
Open to global subscriptions
Anyone in
any country can create an account on BigRock’s servers and host any nature of a
website. The only requirement is being able to pay outstanding dues and
compliance with company’s terms of service.
Long risk-free period
You have thirty
days to change your mind once you subscribe to the hosting contract.
No free SSL certificate
Hosting
providers are encouraging website owners to secure data by providing free SSL
certificate. BigRock supports installation of an SSL cert but doesn’t offer any
for free.
Bare bone plans
Most plans
have only basic features with advanced essentials unavailable or too pricey.
Outdated software
During the
writing of this review, the PHP version they offered was 5.5 while the latest
is 7.x.
For anyone
who might still be puzzled with how BigRock works, here are answers to the
commonly asked questions about the web host.
What size of a website is suitable to host on
BigRock?
BigRock has
the resources for a small, private website as well as a huge website with high
traffic. The best way to assess whether the website you wish to host will work
on its platform is to give specific details such as purpose, number of images,
estimated traffic, etc.
Can I move from another hosting provider to
BigRock without losing files?
Sure. The
best way to migrate from another hosting provider to BigRock is to have the
support team take care of the process. Also, you can back up the files in a
separate location just in case some files are damaged during migration.
Which SSL certificate providers would you
recommend to use on BigRock?
The best SSL
certificates to use on any web host including BigRock are from Comodo,
RapidSSL, DigiCert, GeoTrust, and GlobalSign. All these are accredited providers
with pocket-friendly rates.
Can I use a domain name I registered elsewhere on
BigRock’s hosting platform?
Yes. BigRock
permits use of domain names that you registered with other providers to point
to a website you host on their platform.
Which BigRock’s alternative web hosts are
suitable?
Similar
hosting providers to BigRock include SiteGround, InMotion, HostGator, and
BlueHost. Their rates and hosting packages are almost similar.
Can I upgrade or downgrade a plan?