What I Like About HostGator
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I not only have a DreamHost account I have recently signed up for a HostGator Resellers Account. Which I have mostly been using for my BANS sites. The great thing about having a reseller account is that you can have a different account for each site.
If you go crazy with a site and mess it up and don’t install things correctly it’s no problem. You can just delete that one account. Then take the domain and create a new account and start over. So even though a resellers account is usually for advanced users it can benefit a beginner as well.
Another great thing about HostGator is that they use cPanel. CPanel is the standard control panel for web hosting. Getting to know cPanel will benefit you, if you switch to other hosting plans that use it. Plus there are many automated tools, that are only for cPanel users, such as Domain Dashboard.
I like the control of having a WHM for the reseller account and then an individual cPanel for each new account. In fact my only two complaints about DreamHost are no resellers account option, and instead of using cPanel they have their own proprietary control pane. Which is good. But, it is not the standard, so you can’t use 3rd party tools, to control your DreamHost sites.
Anther good thing about HostGator is that they have a solid reputation and they seem to be the most recommended web hosting I’ve seen out there. Also their tech support is very good. I had a couple of issues with setting up my resellers account and they answered my questions promptly.
The only drawback of a resellers account is the price 24.95$ a month. Hostgator has other hosting plans as well, so you don’t have to get the reseller account, you could also sign up for a less expensive shared hosting plan, and still enjoy the benefits of HostGator’s solid reputation, and the control of cPanel.
As for me I’ll be using both. I’m keeping my DreamHost shared hosting and I’m still working on my new sites on the HostGator Reseller account.
My recommendation would be if you plan on building multiple, multiple, sites and continually adding on, and you don’t mind the price, go for the HostGator reseller account. If you are just testing the water and creating a few blogs then save the money, and get the DreamHost plan for 29.40$ for the entire year. And then just sit back and blog to your hearts content.
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Webhostingbuzz Coupon | Aug 24, 2008 | Reply
Yes, I agree. But what do you think about Godaddy? I know they always give a lot of coupon code to waive the total price. Do you use them too?
Emma | Aug 24, 2008 | Reply
Of course I use Go Daddy to purchase domains but not for hosting. I do beleive that host gator and dreamhost are the best hosting options. But Go Daddy is the best place to purchase and manage domains.
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Hypnosis Brisbane Hypnotherapy | Sep 1, 2008 | Reply
Great job, thanks for sharing this with the world.
Hussein | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply
Why did you say Hostgator is good for BANS site?
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Emma | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply
Hello Hussein, because bans works really well with HostGator. In fact HostGator is the #1 recommended hosting company for bans sites.
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Lunarpages Review | Sep 24, 2008 | Reply
How do you define Bans site?
Anyway, I have not use hostgator before but their reputation out there is really good. Perhaps I should do some serious review on them later as well.
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Hostgator hosting review | Sep 24, 2008 | Reply
You’re right when you mentioned Hostgator is a little pricey. However, being pricey is often better (much better) than being dishonest. The reason I like Hostgator is because of their honest way of doing business - no catch-22 behind bombastic marketing slogans, no hidden fees, no over-promised hosting features, what you get is what you see - that’s what I like the best.
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Emma | Sep 24, 2008 | Reply
@lunarpages if you aren’t familiar with bans you could click on the link. Basically it’s a script that pulls data feeds from ebay.
@HG review I don’t think hostgator is pricey. I think the reseller account is pricey. I haven’t heard about any of the major hosting companies being dishonest. I use dreamhost as well and they are great shared hosting, just no reseller accounts and no cpanel.
Lunarpages Review | Sep 25, 2008 | Reply
Okay. Thanks Emma. I thought BANS was banned websites.
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Emma | Sep 25, 2008 | Reply
No problem.
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Programming tutor | Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
I like selling Hostgator affiliate lolz. That the other thing i like about them, besides their awesome hosting service.