\n| 1\/3\/6 Months<\/td>\n | $12.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $13.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $19.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Page loads and overall website performance will be faster because of optimal integrated caching. Expansion is made easier and is less bogged down by growing pains. Cloud hosting makes data mirroring possible, ensuring redundancies that keep your content safe—and if any hardware issues arise, they will be detected by cloud server monitoring. This will trigger a failover, and your site will be moved to another server to provide uninterrupted service. Considering all of this, HostGator’s regular and renewal pricing doesn’t seem so bad—but it’s still a little steep, especially without the monthly fee going down even at a year’s worth of prepayment.<\/p>\n \n\n\n| \u00a0Renewal<\/th>\n | Hatchling Cloud<\/th>\n | Baby Cloud<\/th>\n | Business Cloud<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 36 Months<\/td>\n | $8.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $11.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $17.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 24 Months<\/td>\n | $9.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $12.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $18.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 12 Months<\/td>\n | $10.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $13.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $19.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 1\/3\/6 Months<\/td>\n | $12.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $13.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $19.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n If this all sounds like gibberish to you, don’t worry—HostGator makes sure that everything is user-friendly and intuitive. Through your dashboard, you’ll be able to track your website’s information, performance and metrics. A cPanel account is provided for you to manage your subdomains, email accounts, and more.<\/p>\n \n\n\n| <\/td>\n | Features<\/center><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n| <\/td>\n | CPU<\/th>\n | RAM<\/th>\n | Storage<\/th>\n | Bandwidth<\/th>\n | IP Addresses<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Snappy 2000<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 2GB<\/td>\n | 120GB<\/td>\n | 1.5TB<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Snappy 4000<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 4GB<\/td>\n | 165GB<\/td>\n | 2TB<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Snappy 8000<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 8GB<\/td>\n | 240GB<\/td>\n | 3TB<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n What’s confusing about this? It’s not the features, but what’s clearly stated—and not stated. A quick look at HostGator’s own support portal reveals two more plans listed—the Snappy 500 and Snappy 1000—sans description, but clearly showing more affordable rates. This begs the question: Are only a select few allowed to subscribe to these plans? The three main plans are perfectly adequate, but the fact that two lower tier plans are blocked off might alienate those on a tight budget.<\/p>\n ![\"HostGator]() <\/p>\n
The introductory prices of the Snappy 2000, 4000 and 8000 are pretty competitive; but the renewal rates are pretty expensive! And if you want cPanel, the fully managed option drives the price up even further. Here is a quick breakdown of their prices—showing the 36-month term introductory discount versus the regular renewal rate—so you can get a good idea of what to expect:<\/p>\n \n\n\n| <\/td>\n | Pricing<\/center><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n| <\/td>\n | With cPanel<\/th>\n | Renewal<\/th>\n | <\/td>\n | W\/O cPanel<\/th>\n | Renewal<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Snappy 2000<\/td>\n | $29.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $89.95\/mo<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | $19.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $79.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Snappy 4000<\/td>\n | $39.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $129.95\/mo<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | $29.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $119.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Snappy 8000<\/td>\n | $49.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $159.95\/mo<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | $39.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $149.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n| <\/td>\n | Features<\/center><\/th>\nPricing<\/center><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n| <\/td>\n | Intel Xeon-D CPU<\/th>\n | RAM<\/th>\n | Disk<\/th>\n | Introductory<\/th>\n | Renewal<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Value<\/td>\n | 4 Core \/ 8 Thread<\/td>\n | 8 GB<\/td>\n | 1 TB HDD<\/td>\n | $179.00\/mo<\/td>\n | $199.00\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Power<\/td>\n | 8 Core \/ 16 Thread<\/td>\n | 16 GB<\/td>\n | 2 TB HDD or 512 GB SSD<\/td>\n | $128.99\/mo<\/td>\n | $239.00\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Enterprise<\/td>\n | 8 Core \/ 16 Thread<\/td>\n | 30 GB<\/td>\n | 1 TB SSD<\/td>\n | $139.00\/mo<\/td>\n | $279.00\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Note that the prices above are for semi-managed plans. Should you choose to get a managed dedicated hosting plan, there will be a small additional fee.<\/p>\n There are also two legacy plans—Basic and Elite–that still run on the old servers. These are ostensibly cheaper than the new plans, but don’t seem to come with the option to have them managed or semi-managed; although you still have a choice between Linux and Windows. The details are listed below:<\/p>\n \n\n\n| <\/td>\n | Features<\/center><\/th>\nPricing<\/center><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n| <\/td>\n | CPU<\/th>\n | RAM<\/th>\n | Disk (RAID-1)<\/th>\n | Bandwidth<\/th>\n | Introductory<\/th>\n | Renewal<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Basic<\/td>\n | 2 Core<\/td>\n | 3 GB<\/td>\n | 0.5 TB<\/td>\n | 10 TB<\/td>\n | $79.00\/mo<\/td>\n | $174.00\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Elite<\/td>\n | 4 Core<\/td>\n | 8 GB<\/td>\n | 1 TB<\/td>\n | 20 TB<\/td>\n | $109.00\/mo<\/td>\n | $279.00\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n If you opt for Linux, you can get servers running Linux CentOS 6 or CentOS7—with options for Debian or Ubuntu also available. HostGator arms you with root access, the latest WHM and cPanel control panels, and support for programming languages ranging from PHP to Python. There are also options for everything; from tracking website statistics, to mailing lists and unlimited POP3 email accounts, to quick-installation of different site modules. On the other hand, the dedicated Windows servers come with Windows Server 2012 R2. You can configure your server through the latest Parallels Plesk control panel, which comes with a full vault of applications for your site, as well as tools for managing files and directories. Like the Linux options, you also get support for email systems and various programming languages and databases. Additionally, WebMatrix lets you design sites using thousands of templates and new web apps.<\/p>\n Both Windows and Linux come with freebies like domain reseller accounts and up to 100 free transfers for the first month of use. This means you can also sell your own domains or provide hosting services for others.\u00a0HostGator anchors all of these on a fully redundant global network supported by layers of security and a complement of backup generators and HVAC units, promising you enhanced security and privacy with minimal chances of site failure.<\/p>\n ![\"HostGator]() <\/p>\n
\n\n\n| <\/th>\n | Aluminum<\/th>\n | Copper<\/th>\n | Silver<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Introductory<\/td>\n | $19.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $24.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $24.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Renewal<\/td>\n | $29.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $41.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $59.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Disk Space<\/td>\n | 60 GB<\/td>\n | 90 GB<\/td>\n | 140 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Bandwidth<\/td>\n | 600 GB<\/td>\n | 900 GB<\/td>\n | 1.4 TB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n All plans give you and your clients unlimited domains, email accounts, MySQL databases, and FTP accounts, and you can carve up your given resources in ways that maximize your profits. Aside from the bundled-in industry-standard control panel software, which you can customize with your own logos, you’ll also get tools like the premium WHMCS client billing software, so managing multiple clients will be a breeze. You’ll also have access to easy script installers, so you can offer your clients thousands of applications ranging from ready-to-deploy shopping carts, merchant gateways, and payment systems to blogs, forums, wikis, and more.<\/p>\n All this, while maintaining total control over client access through WHM’s control panel, on which you can monitor resource usage and server status, specify the extent of client account functionalities, and more. HostGator gives you a similar degree of control in how you can build your brand, because you can also take measures such as using your own private nameservers to ensure a more professional feel for your business. If you already have an existing reseller account and domain, HostGator will also transfer those and up to 30 cPanel accounts\/client domains for free.<\/p>\n ![\"HostGator]() <\/p>\n
ResellerClub<\/h3>\nHostGator also enjoys a partnership with ResellerClub, which means any plan also comes with a free ResellerClub accounts. This gives you access to domain reselling tools and discounts, so you can save your clients the trouble of looking elsewhere for their domain name registration needs. ResellerClub also gives you access to a raft of handy seller-centric tools, such as a ready-made storefront.<\/p>\n Add-Ons<\/h3>\nThere are certain features that you can also get as paid add-ons, like SSH activation for client accounts and domain-validated SSL certificates. It’s worth noting that some of these features—notably, dedicated IP addresses, which cost $2 a month each—come free with some providers’ plans, so it’s best to check if HostGator’s specific set of free features best fit your needs.<\/p>\n Specialty Hosting<\/h2>\nIf you need more specialized plans\u00a0that are optimized for reselling, for WordPress, for hosting applications, or a whole spectrum of other purposes, this is also a good place to look.<\/p>\n \n\n\n| <\/th>\n | Starter<\/th>\n | Standard<\/th>\n | Business<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Introductory<\/td>\n | $5.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $7.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $9.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Renewal<\/td>\n | $14.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $20.95\/mo<\/td>\n | $27.95\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Sites<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Visits\/mo<\/td>\n | 100k<\/td>\n | 200k<\/td>\n | 500k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Backups<\/td>\n | 1 GB<\/td>\n | 2 GB<\/td>\n | 3 TB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n All plans come with 100% free migration, unmetered storage and bandwidth, $100 of Google Adwords Credit, unlimited emails, a global CDN service, and shared SSL certificates.<\/p>\n ![\"Hostgator]() <\/p>\n
\n\n\n| Personal<\/th>\n | Introductory Price<\/th>\n | Renewal Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 36 months<\/td>\n | $4.76 a month<\/td>\n | $5.95 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 24 months<\/td>\n | $5.56 a month<\/td>\n | $6.95 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 12 months<\/td>\n | $6.36 a month<\/td>\n | $7.95 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 6 months<\/td>\n | $7.96 a month<\/td>\n | $9.95 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 1 month<\/td>\n | $7.96 a month<\/td>\n | $9.95 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n The main difference is that the Personal plan allows for a single domain and does not come with Private SSL and a dedicated IP, while the Enterprise plan allows for up to 5 domains and includes Private SSL and a dedicated IP. Both plans also come at a lower subscription fee for new customers and renew at their regular rates.<\/p>\n \n\n\n| Enterprise<\/th>\n | Introductory Price<\/th>\n | Renewal Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 36 months<\/td>\n | $14.36 a month<\/td>\n | $17.95 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 24 months<\/td>\n | $15.16 a month<\/td>\n | $18.95 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 12 months<\/td>\n | $15.96 a month<\/td>\n | $19.95 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 6 months<\/td>\n | $15.96 a month<\/td>\n | $19.95 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 1 month<\/td>\n | $15.96 a month<\/td>\n | $19.95 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n These HostGator plans allow you to use the Plesk Control Panel. You can monitor the amount of bandwidth and space that your website uses and instantly create email address, sub domains, databases and more! HostGator also offers a demo of the lastest Plesk Control Panel so you can experience using it without having to sign up for a subscription, giving you a better grasp of their services before you do decide to sign up.<\/p>\n ![\"HostGator]() <\/p>\n
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