Web hosting is big business and some companies have become more successful than others in acquiring their customers. However, there is so little to choose between the largest companies it’s very difficult to say which ones are best. They all have very good 24/7 support, they are all very knowledgable in their field, they are all known for going above and beyond to help their customers and their prices are very comparable.
As such I’m going to tell you the single best hosting company, but I’m going to give you 5 hosting companies that I guarantee are the best and let you choose between them.
So in no particular order, here goes:
1. HostGator – From $119.40 per year
HostGator changed the playing field for web hosting. They were one of the first companies to bring affordable hosting to the masses. With a highly trained inhouse support team that’s reachable by phone, live chat or online support desk, HostGator are well known for their above average level of support and high reliability of their servers. However their inode (file) limits are a sneaky way to limit your ‘unlimited’ hosting.
2. DreamHost – From $107.40 per year
A bit more of a quirky hosting company, nevertheless Dreamhost brand themselves as hosting nerds, but that’s not to say they are all about geek-speak. Started in 1997, Dreamhost are one of the oldest and most reliable hosting companies online.
3. BlueHost – $83.40 per year
Online since 1996, BlueHost are quite unique in that they own their own datacenters and build their own servers – most companies lease their servers. On top of that they own their own nationwide fiber optic network making BlueHost one of the most technologically advanced hosting companies around. As with other companies, they provide 24/7 support via phone, live chat and online support desk.
4. JustHost – $71.40 per year
A relatively new comer to the hosting arena being just 2 years old but they are already making waves and winning awards left right and center. One of their benefits is their anytime moneyback guarantee so if you sign up for their 36 month plan and want to leave after 12 months, they will give you your money back, pro-rated for the 12 months you have used. However, JustHost does seem to be run by experienced Internet marketers and the constant upsells, downsells, cross-sells and every other offer can get a bit tiresome.
5. HostMonster – $71.40 per year
Hosting over 750,000 websites and in business since 1996, HostMonster know a thing or two about web hosting. They operate on a one plan fits all model which gives you unlimited space, bandwidth, add-on domains etc. With 24/7 support by phone, email, live chat and online support desk it’s very easy to get answers for your support questions.