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support.file1.com http://support.file1.com/entries/33097114-Hostgator-Automatic-Database-Backup. Choosing the right hosting service is essential. The last thing you desire to do is get a website released with a hosting service (after discovering to use that hosting service), then be disappointed with the service and have to mess around with transferring your site to an additional hosting service.

I'm a happy HostGator customer. I use both HostGator and Bluehost.

I'll start with one of the most crucial factors to consider: Rate

HostGator has a number of pricing plans. They are as follows (since the date this post was released):.

Hatchling Plan: as reduced as $4.95 per month with a 3 year commitment. On this plan you can host one internet site.
Infant Strategy: as low as $7.95 per month with a 3 year dedication. On this plan you can host a limitless variety of internet sites.
Company Plan: as low as $12.95 per month with 3 year dedication.

You don't need to dedicate for 3 years. However, with much shorter term dedications, you'll pay somewhat even more per month.

You can also get your own dedicated server if this is something you such as to have.

Unlimited number of sites.

I wouldn't consider a hosting service that didn't let me host an unlimited variety of sites for one regular monthly rate under $10. I have several websites and I like the adaptability of being able to construct even more sites at no extra cost (other than for registering the domain).

If you select the Infant Strategy (this is the strategy I have) or Company Strategy, you can host as many websites on as lots of domain as you like. This is where utilizing a hosting service like HostGator can conserve you a large amount of cash in the long run versus using a website home builder or having a website designer host your sites. When you use a website builder or have a website designer host your site, you'll normally pay additional for each extra site (or each additional set of sites).

The downside naturally, is you must manage your own hosting. However, luckily, this isn't really difficult with the simple CPanel and technical support.

Domain registration.

You can easily register domain names with HostGator. Absolutely nothing might be even worse than constructing a fantastic website and then to lose it all due to the fact that you forgot to renew your domain name. It's possible then that somebody else registers your domain name and you can't get it once again.

All HostGator plans offer unlimited bandwidth.

This is great and you must require this with any website hosting service. I would rule out utilizing a hosting service that didn't offer limitless bandwidth.

User friendly CPanel Control panel.

You manage your sites with HostGator in a dash panel described as a CPanel. The CPanel is a simple user interface to handle your websites and domains.

Easy website installment.

I particularly need with any hosting service that I utilize can install WordPress with practically a single click or a series of easy clicks. HostGator offers Fantastico De Luxe and QuickInstall choices for easily installing WordPress and many other scripts to develop your website (i.e. Joomla and others).

Access to 4,500 website templates.

For any web designer, this is huge. The design templates are good. They are mainly HTML and Flash showcase templates. You can pick from over 115 categories. This is a terrific way to develop websites inexpensively for clients. You can inspect out these design templates for yourself on the HostGator site without having to register.

Free website contractors.

With an account, you can easily construct a site with one of 2 website home builders you get access to. The 2 internet site home builders are:.

Trendy Site Home builder, and.
Website Studio website builder.

Note, you can just utilize the website builders for one website on your account. What this implies is if you get an account where you can host endless domains, you can just construct one website with a website builder.

Email accounts.

You get limitless POP3 email accounts with SMTP. Having email accounts on your custom domain is more professional than a gmail or hotmail e-mail account.

45 day refund ensure.

You can get your cash back if you cancel your account within 45 days if HostGator isn't really for you.

Video tutorials.

HostGator offers you access to many video tutorials that step you through lots of procedures.

Consumer support.

You can access live customer support by means of the telephone and live talk. The drivers for technical support know a lot about working in HostGator. Note, nevertheless, you will not get much assistance with particular scripts such as WordPress. If you have a concern about tailoring a WordPress style, HostGator won't aid you (I found this to be the case with Bluehost. Exactly what I perform in these scenarios is inquire on my premium WordPress style support online forum and/or do general Google searches).

1 Criticism of HostGator.

I had to call HostGator to verify my account upon opening it. This didn't take long, however it was an extra step. I would have chosen simply to register and start without having to call them for verification.