Is Hostgator best hosting? How many people use Hostgator?

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by spy1983, Feb 10, 2009.

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Do you use hostgator as hosting?

  1. Yes, i always use...

    47.3%
  2. No, i dont use it.

    31.3%
  3. I am thinking of it... Maybe...

    21.4%
  1. hostwebdata

    hostwebdata Peon

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    #81
    it a big top name company for sure
     
    hostwebdata, Dec 10, 2009 IP
  2. Computer Head

    Computer Head Peon

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    #82
    I may consider switching one of my sites over. I currently use PowWeb for one of my sites and there have been some reliability issues lately. I'll have to look into them. I also use JustHost and have had no problems with them. :)
     
    Computer Head, Dec 12, 2009 IP
  3. Enmar

    Enmar Active Member

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    #83
    HostGator, HostGator. I used to use HostGator. In fact, I used to to host my first three domains or so. No problems with the hosting directly, I always had 99.9% uptime, but there was another problem.

    My friend, at his house, successfully went into the HostGator live chat, and asked one of the representatives to delete a file off of my hosting account. He did not have to provide any information, and they deleted it. Yes, it was a test, but I have stopped using them since. For my next hosting bout I plan on using Fat Cow.
     
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  4. aix4200

    aix4200 Well-Known Member

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    #84
    For Shared hosting plans for beginners i wouldn't suggest hostgator. It's very expensive. Beginners who are just experimenting with WordPress or blogger blogs they should try bluehost.

    For Reseller or VPS may be Hostgator is good, but that still looks expensive to me.
     
    aix4200, Dec 24, 2009 IP
  5. Stroh

    Stroh Notable Member

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    #85
    You'll need to read their TOS to find out when "exactly" they will start taking your sites down. It should say something like if you use x amount of CPU or disk space you're done.
     
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    hidjet Peon

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    #86
    i think its the best, never any problems with those guys!
     
    hidjet, Dec 25, 2009 IP
  7. abbiati50

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    #87
    i had hostgator for more than 2 years - and never ever see the site i had hosted with them - down !

    i had to move on due to site grow ! - overall = very good service for the money you pay - but be aware if your site requires ram and big transfer - is not for you.
     
    abbiati50, Dec 25, 2009 IP
  8. d3wlin

    d3wlin Well-Known Member

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    #88
    Yep, I use HostGator and I'm very satisfied with them. I'm planning to order a VPS hosting from them in coming few months.

    Please feel free to review and rate HostGator here at WebHostingReview.org. Your review appreciated.
     
    d3wlin, Jan 19, 2010 IP
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    micksss Notable Member

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    #89
    I agree the new VPS looks great and I'm considering it too.
     
    micksss, Jan 19, 2010 IP
  10. JoelJonathan

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    #90
    HostGator all the way for me. I have been with them since 2006 and I have used or am using all of their different plans: VPS, dedicated, shared, and reseller. Their support is top notch.
     
    JoelJonathan, Jan 19, 2010 IP
  11. premwithme

    premwithme Active Member

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    #91
    Hostgator is now on top choice for hosting for few reason.

    1. Good Marketing tactics
    2. Good pay to affiliate but then all hosting providers doing that
    3. very important, they not letting customer to feel bad or else many will made negative complaint about the service in Dp. I think they doing good job but if all goes there the service quality and customer care quality may come down. so have a backup on plan on such situation
     
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  12. amilajoy

    amilajoy Well-Known Member

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    #92
    Thats why I love them.:p
     
    amilajoy, Feb 20, 2010 IP
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    #93
    I have used hostgator, but i find they are very expensive compared to some providers. The service is perfectly acceptable though, they just need to drop the price a bit.
     
    kelouba, Feb 20, 2010 IP
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    #94
    HG may be more expensive but their tech support is very good - worth the extra $ in my opinion. Especially if you are a newbie, they actually explain things if you ask.
     
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    #95
    they have good affiliate marketing that why everywhere is hostgataor
     
    madison123, Feb 26, 2010 IP
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    #96
    I agree, they are well worth the extra money.
     
    micksss, Feb 26, 2010 IP
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    #97
    I'm also using one account from HostGator.com i am pidy much satisfied with their service :)
     
    jezzz, Feb 26, 2010 IP
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    MrSandMan Well-Known Member

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    #98
    Hostgator suspended my wordpress again for CPU over-usage. This is irritating. I don't understand how I can be the only wordpress user in the world to have CPU issues. Hostgator hasn't been helpful trying to discover the issue. They just want me to upgrade to the $219 Dedicated server instead of helping me.

    I don't understand how 4,000 visits and 530,232 page views per month is causing problems. Of course I have super-cache... and it's not the solution.
     
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    #99
    ^^ same happened with my friend. Now hes looking for a host who accepts monthly payments and offer around 10GB space and loads of bandwidth and 100 addon domains.
     
    abiji, Mar 8, 2010 IP
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    masticafe, Mar 8, 2010 IP