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HostMonster Review

Think of it as BlueHost on steroids... it's a very good thing.

HostMonster

Quick Take

HostMonster was launched in 2006 as a second brand of BlueHost. While it initially sported a premier price, HostMonster is now the cheaper of the two. Despite the price difference, the technical support and quality of service that made BlueHost so popular remains the same.

Like BlueHost, HostMonster offers one great plan. For the most-for-their-money types, the storage and transfer allowances are very competitive. For the development-minded, you get Perl, PHP, Python, and Ruby on Rails, both MySQL and PostgreSQL, and even shell access via SSH. And for those who want things easy, there is the Fantastico library of click-to-install scripts and a drag-and-drop site builder. And for everyone, you can host as many sites as you like with no additional fees.

HostMonster is a deal that is hard to beat.

Hosting Plan

The BlueHost team has always done a great job of catering to the technical audience without losing their mainstream appeal, and they do the same with HostMonster.

The techies will find their needs well met. PHP (4 or 5), Perl, Python, and Ruby on Rails are standard, as are both MySQL and PostgreSQL. SSH access offers better hands-on capabilities than any control panel could. The underlying hardware is Quad Opteron servers, capable of handling a serious workload.

The rest of the world will be equally satisfied. Fantastico allows simple installation of dozens of applications including blogs, shopping carts, content management systems, and more. In addition, the site builder makes it simple for any would-be webmaster to get going quickly.

Plan Name Storage Transfer Domains Price Features
 HostMonster   1,500 GB   15,000 GB   unlimited   $5.95 

Fantastico, free domain name, Shell access, unlimited email accounts, 100 MySQL databases, 100 PostgreSQL databases, Media Streaming, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby on Rails .

HostMonster's team has a solid history behind it, with great hosting under the BlueHost name since 1996. Don't let the age of this brand fool you. Experience counts in this business and they have it in spades. Anyone can handle hosting when everything is smooth sailing, but you want a veteran at the helm if a storm arises. HostMonster can give you that security.

What the Reviewers Say

  • "Undoubtedly one of the best value for money hosts out there." — Web Hosting Doctor
  • "We recommend Hostmonster without any hesitation." — WebHost Advisor
  • "Among the very best web hosting solutions currently available" — Web Host Analysis
  • "HostMonster is truly a company that cares about their customers" — Top of Hosting

What They Say

HostMonster has been providing hosting solutions to thousands of business and personal web sites since 1996. Our internet hosting package helps businesses and individuals get high-powered service at a fraction of the cost.

With HostMonster you can depend on:

  • Highest customer service
  • Quality equipment
  • Maximum guaranteed uptime
  • Highly functional tools for adminstration
  • The leading feature set available
  • Secure and reliable backups
  • Solid and honest business practices

From the business owner to the individual who desires full functionality on a small budget, HostMonster provides your complete web hosting solution.

Go to HostMonster

www.hostmonster.com