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Every business in
the 21st century setting needs a website at some point to use for
online commerce purposes or a personal space to share daily updates. For this,
a web hosting that’s flexible, reliable, affordable, and experienced in the
field is needed. That’s what HostGator has been for the last decade rising to
become one of the popular web hosting providers across various regions in the
world. It powers about 8 million websites across the globe boasting hosting packages
such reseller, shared, cloud, virtual private server, and dedicated packages.
HostGator’s shared hosting package, which is remarkably robust, is the oldest of
the pack and its plans remain the most used in 2018.
Background Information
HostGator was
founded in 2002 by Brent Oxley who was then a student at Florida Atlantic
University. A decade later, Endurance
International Group, which owns world’s top ten state-of-the-art web hosting
companies, took it under its umbrella growing its popularity exponentially ever
since. It enjoys a close working relationship with BlueHost, iPage, JustHost,
Fatcow – firms which also happen to be part of the EIG.
HostGator owns
two U.S based data centers which are situated in Provo, UT and Houston, TX. In
2012, it launched an office in India aimed at expanding its international reach
and brand. The firm also began knitting rapport with tech titans such as Linux
and Cisco whose networking infrastructures have permeated the web in great
detail.
Our HostGator review
will comprehensively inspect its web hosting packages, features, pros & cons,
and conclude by answering the frequently asked questions by customers.
As
aforementioned, HostGator offers a wide array of hosting packages spanning from
the simple shared plans, to the pricier top-of-the-range options including
dedicated servers and cloud hosting plans. Below are the primary hosting
packages that we’ll closely review in our post:
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Shared
Web Hosting
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VPS
Hosting
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Reseller
Hosting
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WordPress
Hosting
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Dedicated
Servers
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Cloud
Hosting
While this is the
package with the cheapest plans at HostGator, it has everything needed to set
up a small or medium-sized website. The plans are payable on a monthly basis
with amazingly good offers available to customers signing up for terms longer
than six months. Hosting using this package avails both Linux and Windows
platforms with their applications using popular web tools including MySQL,
Apache, and PHP. Moreover, the package comes with website builders that support
drag-and-drop input creating an easy set off for anyone starting out in web
design or running a budding site.
All plans come
with a Quick-Install tool that is particularly handy in installing popular
applications on the web ranging from Joomla, Drupal, Magento, to WordPress. The
one-click installer also avails a wide selection of pre-built themes, image
libraries, and supporting sections to facilitate easy publishing. In total,
HostGator offers for free around 52 scripts for this package, all which are
useful in managing content and behavior of each element at the front end. Besides,
customers wishing to migrate their sites, domains, or databases can do so for
free. Want to market your site right off its start up? Use the $100 Google and
Bing AdWords offer to get on board and known to the world. These credits,
however, are only available to users with new accounts.
Although not
mentioned expressly on HostGator’s site, subscribers of shared hosting package are
restricted from utilizing more than 25% of allotted system resources for over
90 seconds. Furthermore, an account with more than 100,000 inodes is eliminated
from the backup system without prior notice. Although the sign up process for
any plan is easy and straightforward, any new account takes around 24-48 hours
to get activated fully.
Shared web
hosting offers three pricing packs namely Hatchling, Baby, and Business plans. They
arrive with a 45-day money-back guarantee period and a free SSL certification
for every website the client puts up. Payment can be made via PayPal or a valid
Credit Card.
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Hatchling Plan
Starting at $2.75
per month (using 36-month subscription), Hatchling plan is ideal for small
startups and blogs with minimal demands on resources. On purchasing it, you’ll
receive one single domain, a free secure socket layer certificate, and content
will be accessed on an unmetered bandwidth. In addition, you’ll be able to
protect your website from unauthorized access by hackers via HackAlert
monitoring service. Any malicious code injected on the site will be detected
and thwarted before it damages the system resources allocated to you.
Other tools that
are within reach for users subscribing to HostGator’s Hatchling Plan include a
separately billed backup solution by CodeGuard, Search Engine Optimization
tools, and professional mailing service powered by Google.
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Baby Plan
This plan is not
much different from Hatchling plan in terms of apportionment of resources.
Nonetheless, it comes with a shared SSL certificate, unlimited network
bandwidth, and support for indefinite number of domains. On a monthly subscription
plan, it costs $11.95 and $8.95 when using an annual subscription. The fairest
deal is the 3-year payment which charges approximately $5.95 per month.
Like the
Hatchling plan, subscribers of this will have access to QuickInstall tool,
inbuilt market with over 500 applications, and a security kit powered by
SiteLock. Unfortunately, any sites hosted on accounts using this plan will
share dynamic IP addresses amongst themselves.
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Business Plan
With almost a 60%
price difference on its lowest versus the highest fee, Business Plan is
excellent for established small and medium commercial stores. Customers have
three options when it comes to payment - monthly charge at $16.95, an annual
fee at $107 or $8.95 per month, and a 36-month term for $5.95 per month. Accounts
subscribed to it enjoy support for unlimited number of domains, a single
dedicated IP, and private toll free number that business owners can contact in
case of a system hitch or emergencies.
Like the other
two plans of this package, a free shared SSL certificate is included but now
with an ability to upgrade to free Positive SSL. Basically, this secures both
the domain and subdomains, adds a TrustLogo Site Seal on your site’s URL, and
is backed by $10,000 warranty in case of a malicious security breach. The SEO
tools are also included with HostGator estimating a value addition of $50 per
year to customer’s website. With the tools, the web host provider focuses on Bing
and Google as its preferred search engines.
Over the last
decade, HostGator has been lauded for its cheap cloud hosting plans which are
easy to use as they are to acquire. The cheapest plan here gives twice the
speed and up to four times the resources apportioned in the priciest shared
hosting plan. The provider attributes the boom in performance to the multiple-layer
caching technology, low density of servers, and premium hardware used in
allotting resources to sites using this package.
Cloud hosting on
HostGator will be ideal for anyone who’s reaching usage limits in Business Plan
of shared hosting package. The provider makes it possible to migrate data
freely after upgrading with minimal manipulation of the control panel values.
Subscribers will also maintain their accounts irrespective of the type of
hosting they were using before the upgrade or downgrade. Additionally, the
resources are scalable to give your website the ability to respond to visitors’
spikes efficiently. With this, HostGator
eliminates downtime, system reboot requirements, and maximizes the power needed
to hold large volumes of traffic at different times of the day.
Another thing, with
this package, you’ll be able to access site’s statistics on visitors’ traffic,
bandwidth usage, and access to the installed third party applications. All
these are accessible via an intuitive dashboard which moreover shows server
uptime info, rank on search engines, and generally your global outreach. Did
you also know HostGator removed the need to have advanced coding knowledge and
reliance on system admins entirely? Well, their resource management portal provides
an easy-to-use, interactive interface that allows web rookies to administrate
the cloud hosted site(s) as if they were tech gurus.
Like the Shared
Hosting Package, HostGator’s Cloud Hosting uses three pricing plans to allot
resources and manage diverse groups of users. These are:
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Hatchling Cloud Plan
This plan works
like an independent system completely unaffected by the activities of other
users on the cloud infrastructure. The cheapest rate starts at $4.95 per month
and includes a free single domain and an SSL certificate with 256-bit
encryption. With the free domain, you are allowed to create an unlimited number
of subdomains. The sites, applications, or services you host are powered by 2GB
memory, a dual core processing unit, and a network with unmetered bandwidth. Although
HostGator claims that the disk space apportioned is unmetered, you might need
to regulate your usage to stay within what’s considered a fair usage. In case
you exceed the size considered normal, an email will be sent advising you on upgrading
the plan for convenience.
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Baby Cloud Plan
With the
resources allotted to subscribers of this plan, it is the recommended option
for a majority of users of cloud hosting package. The cheapest rate stands at
$7.95 when using the 36-month subscription. It gives your account the capacity
to host an unlimited number of domains and subdomains all running under an
SSL-enabled environment. For power, the plan allots 4 cores of CPU, 4GB RAM,
and an unlimited storage space plus bandwidth. You can also choose to activate
automatic backup of data although this will attract an increase in the charged
fee.
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Business Cloud Plan
This is
HostGator’s ultimate cloud hosting plan suited for grown commercial stores and
high traffic websites. With the plan, customers are apportioned 6 cores of CPU,
unlimited storage and bandwidth, 6GB RAM, and a dedicated IP to service public
facing apps and sites in the account. The charges begin at $9.95 per month with
free SSL certificate for all domains and their subs held by the account. The
plan also comes with optional web essential tools such as Domain Privacy, G
Suite, SiteLock, and CodeGuard. For mailing, clients are advised to implement
Google infrastructure which allows creation of unlimited POP3 accounts.
With WordPress
growing so popular, HostGator is also aboard offering cloud hosting for sites
built out of it. The company asserts that it works 2.5 times faster than shared
web hosting, attributing the boost in performance to the super charged cloud
architecture, powerful Content Delivery Networks, and the multiple caching
layers on the servers. Besides, customers receive free migration services
allowing new users to HostGator to get started on the right foot. If in need of
WordPress templates, these are accessible at MOJO marketplace that’s included
in every plan on this package.
Unlike other hosting
types, WordPress Hosting comes with a control panel specially designed to suit
WordPress users. According to HostGator, the interface focuses on usability,
scalability of resources, and mail services management. Account owners can
configure auto-backup to take snapshots or perform a full back-up without
affecting performance of the website. An automatic Malware Removal Tool is also
included in the package for free.
HostGator has
three WordPress Hosting pricing plans under this category:
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Starter Plan
This one targets
people owning a single site and without much traffic spikes through the entire
period of hosting. It provides 100% free migration for the single site in the
account and automated backup of up to 1GB data that includes databases and file
systems. The bandwidth allowed can only accommodate a traffic averaging 100,000
visits every month. Like other plans covered before, the storage space is
unmetered and each account owns its free SSL certificate for web security. The
monthly charges are $5.95 for the Starter Plan.
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Standard Plan
Using Standard
Plan, you’ll be able to host a maximum of two websites with an estimated site
traffic of 200,000 visits a month. The backup size ramps up to 2GB with
provision of 100% migration of two sites of choice. Furthermore, the account
receives one-off Google AdWords Credit worth $100 which is applicable to new
members only. This plan costs about $7.95 per month with guaranteed expert help
for any WordPress related issues. It is HostGator’s recommended pack for
WordPress hosting.
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Business Plan
WordPress hosting
business plan targets accounts owning a maximum of three websites with an
estimated traffic of 500,000 visits. The resources allocated to subscribers
here are 5 times those in the highest plan of Shared Web Hosting. HostGator
automates a daily backup size of 3GB prioritizing databases then file
directories. Business Plan goes for $9.95 every month.
If you’re in web
hosting industry to earn money, Reseller Hosting using HostGator is a great
avenue to build your worth. It allows you to acquire third-party clients whose
websites you’ll host on a provider and receive a commission after they pay. The
package provides a billing software, offers flexibility in resource
apportionment to your clients, and allows resellers to scale optimal pricing
plans as the business grows. The account for this package comes with WHM
control panel which supports a multilingual interface, an application for
monitoring the server status, a scaling tool for resources allocation, and a
panel that can be branded with your company’s logo.
The reselling
hosting plan also brings aboard plenty of programming languages and modules including
Ruby on Rails, Python, CGI, PHP 5 & 7, Curl and ImageMagick. Also provides
are webmail access tools namely SquirrelMail, RoundCube, and Horde with a free
anti-spam powered by SpamAssassin.
There are three
pricing plans of Reseller Hosting at HostGator with slight variations in each
level.
The Aluminium plan gives 60GB disk space,
600GB in bandwidth, support for unlimited creation of domains, and charges
$19.95 per month.
On the other
hand, the Copper plan offers 90GB in
hosting space, 900GB bandwidth, and charges $24.95 every month.
Silver is the priciest fetching $24.95 per month for
unlimited domains, 140GB storage space, and 1400GB bandwidth.
With dedicated
hosting and VPS, the buyer gains total control over the supplied environment by
allowing independent configuration of the server(s). They also come with
multiple layers of security and multiple bandwidth providers to ensure clients
devices run smoothly throughout. The data center which facilitates these service
is fitted with HVAC units with failover systems installed to keep hosting
uninterrupted 24/7. Both hosting types receive weekly offsite backups to keep
data intact and be accessible on demand. They have access to thousands of
tools, installer scripts, and templates which work compatibly with Intel and
AMD hardware for optimal performance.
HostGator has
three VPS hosting plans here namely Snappy 2000, Snappy 4000, and Snappy 8000.
Snappy 2000 provides 120GB of disk space, 1.5TB
bandwidth, 2 cores of CPU, and 2GB RAM. The asking price starts at $19.95 per
month.
On the other
hand, Snappy 4000 offers 4GB RAM,
2TB bandwidth, 165GB of storage, and 2 cores of CPU. It costs $29.95 to acquire
or upgrade to the plan.
Finally, Snappy 8000 which is the costliest of
the three goes at $39.99 per month and offers 8GB RAM, 4 cores of CPU, 3TB
bandwidth, and 240GB in storage.
All accounts are issued
2 dedicated IP addresses and run on fairly top of the line network.
For dedicated
hosting, HostGator features Value, Power, and Enterprise Server plans.
Value Server,
which costs $119 per month, provides a hyperthreaded 4 core CPU running on
Intel Xeon-D brand, 8GB RAM, 1 TB hard driver, unmetered bandwidth, and either
Linux or Windows platforms.
Power Server
costs $139 per month bringing on board an 8 core CPU, 16GB RAM, 2 TB HDD or
512GB SSD, and unmetered bandwidth.
Finally, Enterprise
Server which sits on top of the line provides 1 TB SSD storage, 8 core CPU, and
30GB of RAM. It costs $149 per month.
Plan Name | Disk Space | Bandwidth | Currency | Admin panel | OS | Websites | Scripting | Email-Transport | Database | SSH | Databackups | Free Domain | 1-Click Installer | Websites Builder | Location | Price |
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Business Plan | - | - | USD | cPanel | ![]() |
1 | Perl,Python,PHP | IMAP, SMTP | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 6.73 |
Baby Plan | - | - | USD | cPanel | ![]() |
1 | Perl,Python,PHP | IMAP, SMTP | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 4.48 |
Hatchling Plan | - | - | USD | cPanel | ![]() |
1 | Perl,Python,PHP | IMAP, SMTP | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 3.13 |
Plan Name | Disk Space | Bandwidth | Admin panel | OS | Accounts | Scripting | Database | Guarantee | Location | Price |
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Silver | 140GB | 1400GB | WHM,cPanel | ![]() |
1 | Perl,Python,Ruby on Rails,PHP | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 24.95 |
Copper | 90GB | 900GB | WHM,cPanel | ![]() |
1 | Perl,Python,Ruby on Rails,PHP | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 24.95 |
Aluminum | 60GB | 600GB | WHM,cPanel | ![]() |
1 | Perl,Python,Ruby on Rails,PHP | MySQL | ![]() |
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$ 19.95 |
Plan Name | Disk Space | Bandwidth | Admin panel | Cores | RAM | Core Speed | CPU | OS | Backups | SSH | Managed | Location | Price |
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Business Cloud | - | - | cPanel | 6 | 6GB | - | 6 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 9.95 |
Baby Cloud | - | - | cPanel | 4 | 4GB | - | 4 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 7.95 |
Hatchling Cloud | - | - | cPanel | 2 | 2GB | - | 2 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 4.95 |
Plan Name | Disk Space | Bandwidth | Admin panel | OS | Cores | RAM | Core Speed | CPU | Backups | Managed | Location | Price |
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Snappy 8000 | 240GB | 3000GB | cPanel | ![]() |
4 | 8GB | - | 4 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 49.95 |
Snappy 4000 | 165GB | 2000GB | cPanel | ![]() |
2 | 4GB | - | 2 Cores | ![]() |
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$ 39.95 |
Snappy 2000 | 120GB | 1500GB | cPanel | ![]() |
2 | 2GB | - | 2 cores | ![]() |
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$ 29.95 |
Plan Name | Disk Space | Bandwidth | Admin panel | OS | Core | RAM | Core Speed | IPs | SSH | Backups | Managed | CPU | Guarantee | Location | Price |
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Enterprise Server | 1000GB | - | WHM,Plesk,cPanel | ![]() ![]() |
8 | 30GB | - | 3 | ![]() |
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Intel Xeon-D CPU | ![]() |
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$ 149.00 |
Power Server | 2000GB | - | WHM,Plesk,cPanel | ![]() ![]() |
8 | 18GB | - | 3 | ![]() |
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Intel Xeon-D CPU | ![]() |
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$ 139.00 |
Value Server | 1000GB | - | WHM,Plesk,cPanel | ![]() ![]() |
4 | 8GB | - | 3 | ![]() |
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Intel Xeon-D CPU | ![]() |
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$ 119.00 |
To be honest, the
measure of performance on HostGator is relative to the package which the consumer
picks. Nevertheless, the provider appears to give the amount of resources that
are just optimal for a particular price. Those using Shared Web Hosting receive
unmetered bandwidth but it’s not truly unlimited as data caps exist. For
instance, no one is allowed to exceed 25% of the allocated system resources
which can sometimes be impossible to control when running a website with rapid
growth over a short while. But with dedicated, VPS, and cloud hosting, the performance
is worthwhile considering the resources are allocated individually to each
account.
On speed, HostGator
optimizes this with optional inclusion of Content Delivery Networks on every
plan. Although it comes with a slight ramp of cost, it improves the load speed
of the websites hosted on the provider. Indeed, the greatest beneficiaries of
HostGator’s huge array of networking infrastructure are account owners using
the cloud technology which is turbo powered to boost performance. Whether
you’re on WordPress or normal cloud hosting plans, you’re guaranteed of at least
twice the efficiency of the normal allotted resources. And the good thing, the
prices are fairly friendly even when working with the defaulting 36-month
subscription term.
To power the
administration consoles, HostGator utilizes cPanel software. If you’ve used the
it before, you’ll certainly agree is it easy to use irrespective of level of
web expertise. To better the control panel farther, HostGator includes task
organizers, statistics tools, and help links for consumers who seek
clarification of items included in it. With their backend panel, you’ll have
exclusive access to Raw Log Manager, AWStats, Webalizer, and Error Logs
Reporter.
Moreover,
HostGator allows users to remain updated on files written by the server over a
configurable amount of time. This, in turn, assists in quick identification of
malfunctioning web elements and freeing the apportioned storage of junk
directories and files. Also, as previously mentioned, account owners in various
packages have access to MOJO market where web templates, applications, and
scripts can be sourced out.
Another good
thing with HostGator is that it comes with a QuickInstall software. This one is
not only powerfully reliable, but also supports one-click and automated
installations. That combined with the ability to regulate, automate, and manage
backups unlocks the true potent of a provider that is keen on data
preservation. Whether you’re on shared web host, cloud, or a dedicated server,
your data will be mirrored either automatically or on request. Their intuitive
control panel gives you total control over what gets stored or deleted.
HostGator has
employed over 1000 staff working 24/7 to attend to queries, complaints, and process
feedback. The support team can be accessed by chatting them up on the official
site, calling the helpline, or sending feedback via the ticket system.
Additionally, the company offers how to articles, provides several Frequently
Asked Questions pages, and provides external sources for farther reading of a
subject. Actually, information regarding the entails of each web hosting
package mentioned here is comprehensively covered on their website. This
eliminates the need to enquire on minor issues thereby clearing the traffic in
the ticket system and ultimately ameliorating assistance.
It’s also
pleasing to learn that all the plans in individual packages arrive with a
money-back guarantee of 45 days. So, anyone trying out the services of
HostGator has ample time to evaluate whether they suffice their needs or not.
On average,
HostGator has 99.9% uptime which is quite decent for a company with over 8
million customers aboard. What’s, however, outstanding is the quick attendance
to outages and a great strategy to notify clients when maintenance services are
about to be undertaken. It’s almost impossible to be caught unawares at least
according to the statistics we’ve gathered so far.
From anti-spam
removers, DDOS attack detectors, to free periodic loophole scanning, HostGator
is quite keen to keep security uptight. Every package plan comes with free
secure socket layer (SSL) certificate to encrypt data exchange between the
server and the browser. Additionally, the company’s network works under the cover
of strong firewalls which are provided on every layer of communication.
For the last five
years, DDOS threats have successfully been eliminated on all websites sitting
under HostGator by automatically installing UPD flooding filters. Another
measure the company takes is giving a clear guideline on securing accounts,
creating passwords, and recommending a foolproof antivirus to shield potential
attacks. They also promise automatic provision of updates for WordPress users
and patches whenever a loophole is identified and resolved.
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Multifaceted Support for Application Hosting
HostGator supports
installation and hosting of popular applications spanning from Drupal, phpBB,
Wiki, Magento, to Joomla hosting. These platforms are useful in website
building, content management systems, creating online stores, and managing a community
based forum. With this web host company supporting such applications, it is truly
a plus for anyone starting out or already a veteran in the field.
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Email Features
HostGator offers
unlimited POP3 email accounts with SMTP and webmail access using three powerful
platforms namely RoundCube, Horde, and SquirrelMail. Consumers wishing to
personalize notifications can activate IMAP for real-time updates on incoming
and urgent mails. Other useful tools the firm provides include Mail
Autoresponders, Batch Mail Forward, and Mailing List Generators.
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Quality customer service
HostGator
surrounds itself with experts in every field ranging from technical to communication
fields. They can be reached via phone calls, live chats, emails, ticket
systems, etc.
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Excellent uptime record
Although it has
0.4% downtime annually, this web host provider is very reliable on its uptime.
Over time, this has increased its popularity while delivering the service
needed by most consumers.
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Support for E-commerce tools
Besides offering
Mojo Marketplace where you can grab almost any ecommerce tool, HostGator
provides accredited marketing packages including ZenCart, SugarCRM, and
phpCOIN. These are very handy for a quick online store setup.
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Flexibility in hosting options
HostGator provides
major hosting types ranging from dedicated, VPS, shared, to cloud solutions. It
has the plan for both novices and experienced web users with thousands of tools
to enhance the experience.
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Decent money back guarantee period
Within 45 days,
the account owners have enough time to assess their experience and gauge value
addition of the plans selected. The compensation is 100% the initial
contribution amount with no cancellation fees included.
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Numerous discounts
All the pricing plans
that HostGator formulates come with a discount relative to the subscription
term.
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Inclusion of QuickInstall module
Upon registering
with them, you can acquire all the tools you need almost effortlessly. Besides,
with a few clicks the elements you added will be ready for use thanks to
QuickInstall module.
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Basic and advanced security features
HostGator
provides a wide array of security-enabling tools, scripts, and modules. Even
simple amateur websites here are secured with foolproof network layers capable
of arresting zero-day threats that can affect performance or stability.
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Scaling of allotted resources is instant
Every consumer
can limit or upgrade the resources apportioned to their working space. Their control
panel software is very versatile and allows consumers to choose features that
best suit them.
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Lots of freebies
Every hosting
plan arrives with a decent amount of freebies ranging from site builders,
domain transfer assistants, database creators, storage managers, and bandwidth
scalers.
Even with the
high number of positives, HostGator is not perfect. Below are the shortcomings:
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Inconsistency in speed
During peak
hours, speeds and performance of various servers deteriorates increasing
latency which is disadvantageous for budding and established websites. This is
particularly problematic for sites running on a shared resource networks.
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Delayed Support
Before live chat
was introduced, consumers would wait for days before a response was given on
issues forwarded. Today, the problem is mainly miscommunication between support
staff and customers which delays help.
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Reasonable plans’ price at 36-month terms
Most of the
packages have their plans payable by default on a 36-month contract which can
be costly for anyone trying out HostGator for the first time.
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How does HostGator work?
To begin with,
HostGator is a web hosting company dedicated to renting server space and
providing computing power to allow consumers to host websites and other online
services. To get started, you need to purchase a hosting package of choice,
access the cPanel, and from there add or register domain names pointing to your
website. You’ll then proceed to set up content either manually or via content
management systems such as WordPress. Within 48 hours your website will be on
and running just fine.
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Which payment methods can I use on HostGator?
The two
acceptable means of payment at HostGator are PayPal and use of Credit Card.
Note that your credit card must be authorized by your bank to conduct business.
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Is Constant Contact part of HostGator?
Not really,
Constant Contact and HostGator are under a partnership contract. The firm
provides email marketing and an optional addition to mailing services offered
by HostGator.
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Is HostGator’s money back guarantee legit?
Yes, it’s totally
legit as long as your account has adhered to the terms of service specified here. The period within which you can terminate
your contract with the firm lasts for 45-days.
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Must I have an account to access HostGator’s
domain privacy protection?
Yes, you need an
account to register, reserve, and protect a domain. Nonetheless, it’s not a
must to host your website on HostGator to use domain names acquired from the
company.
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Can I use WordPress on HostGator?
Sure, WordPress
is supported on HostGator with even an optimized hosting package to facilitate
its operation. You can easily install it via the control panel and proceed to
build a website with it. Whenever updates or quick fixes for vulnerabilities
are available, you’ll be notified to install them in respect to your panel’s
configuration.
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Any site builders on HostGator or must I build
the site myself?
Yes. HostGator
features a good number of accredited content management systems namely
WordPress, Drupal, Magento, Weebly, Joomla, and many others. Install any or all
of these by accessing your control panel.
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How can I access the control panel?
After the
registration of your account is successful, HostGator sends an email that
contains a link to your cPanel. For already established websites, the simplest
way to access it is visiting www.yourwebsite.com/cpanel.
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Between IMAP and POP3 which one does HostGator
use for emails?
Both are
applicable in HostGator. Nonetheless, POP3 is quite a popular protocol in email
handling due to its simplicity in implementation and usage. IMAP is recommended
when working with complex systems and already accustomed to its inner workings.
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Are HostGator and BlueHost the same company?