Web Hosting Reviews

iPage is one of the oldest web hosting services still online and is also one of the least expensive. With iPage you get Free domain registration, free site building tools, free search engine and marketing credits, a free online store plus unlimited disk space, bandwidth and email addresses! With an ‘Anytime Money Back Guarantee’ and with the discounted promotional price, there is no wonder it takes the spot on our top 10 list.
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JustHost is an inexpensive web host with many robust features and lots of free extras. Great for both personal and business websites, JustHost includes free shopping cart scripts, email, free website builders and a free domain name. Since 2005 WordPress has recommended JustHost as a reliable partner and JustHost has a full ‘Anytime Money Back Guarantee’.
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Fatcow has a great introductory price but, like some other hosts, the price increases quite dramatically after the first year – it actually more than doubles. And though FatCow has a money back guarantee, it is only valid for 30 days. The regular rate may actually be one of the more expensive out there; you need to pay for a three year plan to bring the cost down to a comparable rate.
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Bluehost is probably one of the more well known of all the hosting providers out there today and for good reason, as it has been around since 1996 and claims to host “millions of domains.” It also claims to generate 20,000 new customers a month, proving its popularity. Bluehost is most proud of its technology, which is what sets it apart from other hosting companies. They have their own datacenter, as well as secondary data centers, and build their own servers and custom Linux kernel. This means that if you encounter a problem, you will only have to deal with Bluehost and not several companies.
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HostGator has been around since 2002 and is one of the most successful hosting companies out there. In fact, it is one of the fastest growing companies in America according to Inc. Magazine. As of 2008, HostGator hosted over eight million domains – roughly 1% of the world’s total Internet traffic. They have a huge datacenter in Houston, TX run by a staff of close to 1000 employees. Though it began with a mere three servers, it now has more than 12,000 under management. A June 2008 customer satisfaction survey reported a near 90% satisfaction rate.
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HostMonster has been around since 1996 and is very proud of their redundant systems and customer support programs. They are also proud to be 100% American and claim to “never outsource” which certainly means more to webmasters located in the United States than elsewhere but could be a strong selling point these days. The redundant systems allow them to guarantee maximum uptime, which translates to uptime in the 99% range, and means your site should basically never be down due to server issues, traffic spikes, or the like. They also list “solid and honest business practices” as selling points – as well they should be.
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InMotion has a slightly different structure than most hosting providers. It offers several different kinds of hosting as well as customized web design services. The packages are keyed to the type of website customers need, such as WordPress hosting, dedicated hosting, and business class. The Business Class tier has three packages starting at under $6.00US per month and going to $13.95 monthly. The Business Class package is the plan most individuals and businesses will prefer and on which this review will focus.
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GoDaddy is best known as a domain registrar – and, to be certain, it is one of the largest in the world – but they also offer a wide range of other web services, including hosting. You may be able to save money by bundling all of your web needs but GoDaddy has a lot of options so if you are uncertain as to whether or not you need something, you can probably safely skip it for now. Luckily, their site is very informative so you can often learn more about the options offered before you commit to anything.
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Lunarpages started in 1998 and grew to become one of the premiere hosting companies in the United States, and possibly the world. The company offers a Basic hosting plan and a business hosting plan. Most customers choose the former even if they are a small to mid-sized business; the business class hosting is most appropriate for larger e-commerce sites and companies. The basic plan is usually paired with shared hosting although dedicated hosting is available.
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Yahoo hosting web hosting does not have a good track record, historically. However it boasts of a recent overhaul and offers a 30 day money back guarantee. The three plans available are competitively priced but increase in cost after the first three months. Even with the price increase, they are not much more expensive than most other hosting plans from other companies and there are no setup fees.
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