Hostgator
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Pros
- Reliable hosting
- Generous money-back guarantee
- Flexible billing terms
- Unlimited storage
- Great customer service
- Unmetered bandwidth
- Variety of shared-hosting plans
- Free domain lock
- Free 1-year registration after transfer
- Reliable customer support
- 35-day grace period
Cons
- Constant upsells
- Change in billing price and fees
- Poor backups
- Doesn’t include a CDN
- No free add-ons and services
- No cryptocurrency payment
Quick Stats
- BBB Rating : 1-year
- Renewal Price (.com) : $17.99
- Bulk Management Tools : WHOIS privacy protection for $14.95 per year
- Starting Price (.com) : $12.95
Selling Points
- Excellent uptime (99.99%)
- 45-day money-back guarantee
- Unmetered storage and bandwidth
- Free domain lock
- Free 1-year registration after transfer
- Reliable customer support
Core Domain Services
- Auto-Renewal—Undisclosed
- Domain Backordering—Undisclosed
- Domain Locking—Undisclosed
- Domain Marketplace or Auctions—Undisclosed
- Domain Transfers In/Out—Undisclosed
- Free ICANN Registration—Undisclosed
- Grace Period (Min. 30 Days)—Undisclosed
- International Domain Names—Undisclosed
- Supports DNSSEC—Undisclosed
- Supports Handshake / Blockchain Domains—Undisclosed
Management & Tools
- API Access—Undisclosed
- Bulk Search/Registration Tools—Undisclosed
- Custom Nameservers—Undisclosed
- DNS Management—Undisclosed
- Reseller Program—Undisclosed
Privacy & Security
- 24/7 Support Availability—Undisclosed
- Free SSL Certificate—Undisclosed
- Free WHOIS Privacy—Undisclosed
- GDPR-Compliant Privacy Policy—Undisclosed
- Knowledge Base—Undisclosed
- Protection from Unauthorized Changes—Undisclosed
- Registry Lock—Undisclosed
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)—Undisclosed
Support & Experience
- Community Forum—Undisclosed
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- Live Chat—Undisclosed
- Phone—Undisclosed
- Social Media—Undisclosed
- Ticketing Support—Undisclosed
Payments
- Bank Transfers—Undisclosed
- Cryptocurrency—Undisclosed
- Major Credit Cards—Undisclosed
- PayPal—Undisclosed
- Provides Renewal Reminder—Undisclosed
FAQs
What type of website should I use HostGator for?
Can I migrate my website to HostGator?
Can I upgrade my hosting plan?
Is there a website builder with HostGator's shared hosting plans?
Is there a money-back guarantee?
How much does it cost to register my domain with HostGator?
Is there an increase in the renewal price on HostGator domain registration?
Are there any fees for transferring my domain name to HostGator?
Is HostGator a valid and credible domain registrar?
How can I contact HostGator’s customer support?
Can my domain name be transferred out of HostGator to another registrar without my permission?