A frequently-asked query:
Need affordable web hosting for a blog I want to write. Thanks is advance.
Answer: You are not alone. Many affordable hosting is plagued with inflexibility on their resource limits and haunted by unprofessional support. Web hosting is the heart of your web presence and can mean the start or the end of your business.
Before we give you an absolute answer, these are seven qualities to look for in a good web hosting. An excellent hosting:
- does not suspend accounts easily like other cheap hosting,
- gives more-than-enough storage,
- offers unlimited bandwidth,
- gives unlimited add-on domains,
- has easy-to-use Site Builder with thousands of unique templates,
- has QuickInstall to quickly install apps like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, OSCommerce, ZenCart and more
- can be easily upgraded to VPS or one of the best dedicated server plans if and when your business require.
To answer your question, many experienced web developers suggest to try Hostgator. If you need an “unlimited” hosting plan, experts usually highly recommend going with Hostgator because they are the best best domain hosting around.
With more than 4 million websites hosted, a “Hostgator sucks” comment cannot be avoided. See the drawbacks of Hostgator in the section below. Objectively, HG has an amazingly long, 45 days money back guarantee so you have ample time to test them out. They are rated A+ by Better Business Bureau which shows their commitment to customer satisfaction. You also do not have to pay for the first month. You can just try their fully functional hosting service – you pay only $0.01 (you need to use the special coupon code). Do you know any other hosting company that can give you that kind of assurance? Anybody can grab an account from Hostgator for almost FREE.
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Hostgator Complaints
No web hosting service is perfect. Some complaints about Hostgator plans include:
- No free domain name included – but you can easily get a domain name from the best domain registrar such as Godaddy or Namecheap for $10 or less. Would you agree that a website is not complete without a domain name?
- You need to pay full price after your first invoice – well, they need to make money too and all the support and great service do come with a cost. It is like they say, you get what you pay for.
If you are still not sure if HG is right for you, or you have specific query about anything at all, try the Live Chat at HG. They are fast and knowledgeable. Just ask and you shall receive.
Dane V. says
Personally, I use HostGator for my WordPress powered blog. All I can say it’s the best host out there! Their support is so helpful and friendly. Also no down-times experienced. You can take a look on what others think about HostGator over at http://WebHostingRatings.org/hostgator/
nikobe says
I have used http://www.dreamhost.com/ in the past and they have a 1-Click install of WordPress, you just tell it where you want to install and it emails you when its done.
There are other hosts that offer it but thats the best I’ve used
skylark says
Mike,
Most web hosting providers give you what is called as Fantastico. It is a script that helps you install a whole range of stuff like WordPress or forums etc with a single click.
Just pick a good web host and go for a linux shared hosting plan. You should be comfortable.
Andy N says
I am a big fan of HostGator. They offer cPanel with Fantasico so installation of WordPress is very easy and their customer support is good.
Claire 012 says
I highly reccomend using hostgator. Prices start from just $4.95 per month. I install wordpress using hostgator for all my clients requesting a new wordpress blog creation and all of them, including me, have had no downtime since first creating it.
Pm me if you have any questions.
David M says
The bes web host compatible with WordPress is available at:
http://www.threehosts.com/publish/wordpress.html
Hope this helps.
Nate D says
Free one-click installation at http://plans.domaincityhosting.com it couldn’t be any easier.
Mic Fellow says
WordPress hosting NA-Host.com (Since 1998) – use coupon code: NAJUL2010 valid until 8/15/2010 20% disc. – $3.33 /mo.
allisondwestbrook says
Blue Host. Simple Scripts gives you the option of Joomla or WordPress. Automatically installs it for your website in like 10 seconds. Easy and simple. Blue host also offers unlimited domain hosting and everything is controlled from a simple CP that your grandma could use. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/bWnin9
arun says
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I’m personally using "DreamHost" from 2 years on my different sites one of them is http://www.ashout.com (new) and I haven’t found any issues with them. Rating (4.8/5)
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Bilal says
I am using bluehost and they have a one click installer of wordpress. All you need to do is to simply give some basic details of the blog and the buil-in feature does the rest! Also, they are extremely affordable, just $3.95 a year!
Here is a review of bluehost
Cute Cat says
Hi Mike!
I use iPage form my website. And I pay only $3.50 a month.