Hosting & Domains: Where to Start

Two of the first things you have to do when you want to start your own blog, or any website for that matter, is make sure that you have a reliable host and your own unique domain name.  If you are like me, you always have a website project going, sometimes even more than one.  Knowing that, you will want to make sure that you have hosting that can accommodate your drive to make some money with websites online.

HostGator Unlimited Website Hosting

That is where HostGator comes in.  I have been a member of HostGator hosting for over 5 years now and I have not had a single problem that I can even give an example of today.  I run about 30 websites of all different types of code, database size, some with many emails and newsletters.  Not one blip in the service to any of my sites.  They also have never been hacked to this day.

With unlimited bandwidth, unlimited disk space, free website builders, Google Adwords coupons, many add-ons and built-ins, HostGator hosting has been the best for me.  Plus, when you make your first order, you will save 20% just by using the coupon code: “GREEN”, at the checkout.  The reason for this promotion is that HostGator is actually one of the few hosts that uses wind power for their servers.

Don’t forget also that HostGator plans come with a 45 day money back guarantee AND 99.9% uptime guarantee!  A quick overview of the plans is below.

Hatchling Plan $4.95/month

  • Single Domain
  • Unlimited Disk Space
  • Unlimited Bandwidth
  • Shared SSL Certificate

Baby Plan $7.95/month – (best value for multiple websites)

  • Unlimited Domains
  • Unlimited Disk Space
  • Unlimited Bandwidth
  • Shared SSL Certificate

Business Plan $12.95/month

  • Unlimited Domains
  • Unlimited Disk Space
  • Unlimited Bandwidth
  • Free Dedicated SSL & IP
  • Free Toll-Free Number

Now that you have seen the plan breakdown, why not take a couple of minutes and read through the other services that HostGator provides.  None of them are a waste of money for anyone wanting to get started developing their own websites.

Although HostGator also registers domain names, I think it would be a better idea for you to check out Godaddy.  I have a similar write up about Godaddy services right over here.