Hostgator Review
HostGator might be one of the biggest, oldest web hosting companies in the industry, but they’re still making improvements, posting an average uptime of 99.98% over the past 24 months.
Pros
- High-speed performance
- Free daily & weekly data backups
- 1-click WordPress auto-installer
- Ultra-fast server response times
- Excellent customer service
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Cons
- Free Let’s Encrypt SSL has to be manually setup on addon domains
- No phone support
HostGator at a Glance
Bandwidth: Unlimited
Free marketing offer: Various offers online constantly
Uptime: 99.98%
Website builder: Yes
Money-back guarantee: 45-day
Hostgator Prices, Hosting Plans:
Hatchling Plan: Starting At $2.75 /mo*
Baby Plan: Starting At $3.95 /mo*
Business Plan: Starting At $5.95 /mo*
Ideal for:
- WordPress businesses
- Startups
- Any business that enjoys flexible, easy, feature-rich hosting
Conclusion
HostGator’s shared hosting does offer a lot of benefits. The uptime has really improved over the past year or so. The customer service was good. And the plethora of beginner-friendly options makes it user-friendly.