Many readers are unfamiliar with the newcomer in my hosting review list – WebHostingHub, I hope this FAQ post will help.

1. WebHostingHub who?

WebHostingHub has been around for some time. The brand name ‘WebHostingHub’  was established back in year 2005 and it’s under the same management team with InMotion Hosting, which has more than a decade of industry experience.

Some of you might never heard of the name but WebHostingHub is extremely popular; it’s ranked top 3 on at least half of the popular hosting review charts at this time of writing.

 2. What type of hosting service does WebHostingHub offer?

WebHostingHub offers only shared hosting services. Its (only) hosting plan covers pretty much everything you need for a new website: unlimited addon domains, unlimited emails, unlimited disk space and bandwidth, 24/7 toll-free and live chat support, and a very good script installer (Fantastico – this covers most popular blogging and e-commerce tools like WordPress, Joomla, Cube Cart, OS Commerce, etc).

3. Which control panel is WebHostingHub users using?

cPanel.

4. How much bandwidth and disk storage space do I get from WebHostingHub?

As mentioned, unlimited.

(But, you do know what is the real meaning of unlimited hosting, right? )

5. If I signup now, how soon will my website be online with WebHostingHub?

Generally a website (or new domain) takes about 24 hours to be fully online – it takes time for the DNS propagation to be fully complete. However you can start (almost) instantly with WebHostingHub – what WebHostingHub will do is to create a temporary URL for the new website (hence you can start working on the configuration, installation, and uploading).

6. Does WebHostingHub offer a free domain?

Yes, WebHostingHub does provide one free domain registration for all new customers.

(However, free doesn’t mean the best – read the first point of my previous article 15 Tips On How Not To Get Screwed By Your Web Host.)

7. I am totally new to web programming but I need a website for my business, is WebHostingHub the right host to go with?

Yes. WebHostingHub is one of the few hosts that offers Premium Website Builder as well as Website Builder Education Channel. The Website Builder allows newbies to put up a website in no time; in case you feel like learning something new, the Education Channel is very helpful for website/blog/online store building.

8. What kind of customer support does WebHostingHub provide?

Toll-free telephone, live chat, forum, email ticketing system, and HUGE pile of online tutorial is provided by WebHostingHub. Phone and live chat supports work round-the-clock (24/7/365) with 100% US-based support staffs.

9. What are the available payment methods for WebHostingHub?

WebHostingHub accepts all sorts of credit card payment, including Visa, Master, and Amex.

10. Trial period – does WebHostingHub hosting deals come with that?

Absolutely yes. In fact WebHostingHub offers one of the longest full-refund trial period with 90 days of Full Money Back Guarantees.

11. How many email accounts I can have with WebHostingHub hosting?

Unlimited. Creating an email account at WebHostingHub is just like creating email account in any cPanel platform. Login, go to email section, and create the email account under your desired domain name in the system.

12. Can I host adult content in my WebHostingHub-hosted website?

Unfortunately, no. It’s listed clearly at the company’s Terms of Service, where Web Hosting Hub does not allow material of an adult nature in a written or graphical form.

WebHostingHub also has a very strict policy against unsolicited email (SPAM) and reserves the right to limit clients’ incoming or outgoing email at any time.

13. Does WebHostingHub provide website backup services?

Yes, WebHostingHub offers automated backups for users’ website. Backups are taken of all accounts that signup for the auto-backups feature every 24 hours. However, an extra $1/mo will be charged on your hosting bill.

You can learn more about WebHostingHub backups and restoration procedures at this tutorial page.

14. What types of software are included in WebHostingHub script installer?

WebHostingHub supports all scripts supported by Fantastico. Here is the quick list of scripts/software you get to install in just a few clicks.

15. Can I redirect a domain name to another location with WebHostingHub?

Yes WebHostingHub allows domain name redirect. A redirect can be done easily with .htaccess (a 302 or 301 redirect) or with a HTML redirect page.

16. Is there any special offers or discounts for WebHostingHub at this time?

WebHostingHub users get to try various software and web scripts (including Mozy, RatePoint, RingCentral, iContact, e-Online Data, eFax, and Constant Contact) for free. Do note that, however, these software/scripts usage will be charged according after the trial period. Do not activate any of these applications unless you are clear what you are doing.

As for the discount, nope, not at the moment. I am trying to get a special discount code or coupon or something like that from the management – will keep you guys updated if there’s any thing worth noting.

17. Do you recommend WebHostingHub?

Yes. WebHostingHub is highly recommended for newbies and those who are searching for a budget web hosting service. You can read more about my opinion at WebHostingHub Review; and also, do visit WebHostingHub online at http://www.webhostinghub.com.

Hostgator is a privately owned web hosting company founded in 2002. According to Hostgator official claims, they provide hosting service for more than 1,000,000 websites and lead in hosting reseller accounts with over 20,000 resellers.

In this article, we are going to check out some of the frequent asked questions on Hostgator.

What are my options with Hostgator?

Hostgator offers a wide range of web hosting services, including shared, VPS, dedicated, and reseller web hosting.

Does Hostgator offer unlimited hosting?

Yes, Hostgator’s shared hosting plans offer unlimited disk space and data transfer. But hey, you do understand the real meaning of unlimited web hosting, right?

Can I upgrade my Hostgator account after purchase?

Yes, you can. Upgrade can be done at any time by filling up Hostgator’s upgrade form. It is free to upgrade and the only charge would be the price difference in the plan you upgrade to.

How long do I need to wait to get my new Hostgator account working?

Hostgator hosting accounts are activated automatically after payment but it normally takes 24-48 hours for a domain to fully propagate. However, you can view your site even though your domain’s name servers haven’t propagated by using URL in this format: http://ipaddress/~username/.

Can I have my own email accounts? And if so, how many email accounts can I create?

Yes, you can have your own email accounts (with your own domain name) with Hostgator. Furthermore, the web host provides unlimited email accounts. For example if your domain is www.mydomain.com and you can choose any name as myname@mydomain.com. To access your mailbox, you have 2 options which are to read your mail through web based mail client or download the email to your local mail client like Microsoft Outlook.

Can I synchronize my email account with mobile device?

Yes, you can read your email on mobile devices (like iPhone and Blackberry). All you need to do is to configure your devices to operate with IMAP protocol. Clear instructions to configure the settings are given under the mail client configuration in the web hosting control panel.

Do I get any trial period with Hostgator hosting?

Yes, Hostgator customers get 45 days full refund trial period upon signup.

What kind of after-sales support should I expect from Hostgator?

Hostgator provides customer supports via 24×7 phone, live chat and email ticketing system.

Can I host adult content on Hostgator?

Yes. However, Hostgator stress that the adult content must be legal. Hostgator servers are located in Houston, Texas, so your site must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding adult content.

Does Hostgator provide any free shopping carts?

Yes of course. Hostgator users can install CubeCart, ZenCart, and osCommerce in just a few clicks.

Does Hostgator support Fantastico?

Yes. Therefore these web apps can be installed automatically.

Does Hostgator provide private SSL certification?

Yes, Hostgator sells Comodo 128 bit certificates for $75 a year. To purchase, all you need to do is to fillup the web form.

How do I pay my Hostgator bill?

Hostgator accept payment via MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, Paypal, personal checks, money orders, cash, and bank transfers.

Do you recommend Hostgator hosting?

Yes, Hostgator is highly recommended. In fact, this website is hosted on Hostgator too. To learn more, read my full review about the host here: Hostgator Hosting Review.

iPage is a hosting company that focuses mainly on shared web hosting services. The name ‘iPage’ has been online for more than a decade and in their words the iPage team is lead by group of industry veterans who some of them are "founders of the industry". It’s worth noting that the management behind iPage currently manages more than 1.5 million domains (alongside with other host name)with more than 800 staffs in 6 different locations.

Frequent Asked Questions – All you need to know about iPage Hosting

There are a few reasons why iPage is being so popular recently. One, iPage is extremely cheap. Its $3.50 deal (after discount price) is one of the cheapest shared hosting deals you ever found online; and secondly, the web host is especially attractive to those who want a green hosting. iPage is a 100% green by buying renewable energy credits that offset 2,660 tons of carbon dioxide generated by operations.

In this article, we are going to check out some of the frequent asked questions on iPage.

What are my options with iPage?

iPage is all about shared hosting. The iPage Essential Plan offers unlimited hosting space, data transfer, and addon domain at a price of $3.50/mo.

The "unlimited terms" are pretty much the same with most other providers’ offer and you do understand the real meaning of unlimited web hosting, right?

Do I get any trial period with iPage hosting?

Yes, iPage customers get 30 days full refund trial period upon signup. In the same time, iPage also protects its customers with Anytime Money Back Guarantee refund policy. This means if you cancel your iPage account after the first 30 days, you will still get a pro-rated refund.

Is there any differences in term of pricing for different subscription period at iPage?

No. As long as you follow this promotion link, all iPage signups will be billed at the price of $3.50/mo.

Can my site get hosted on a dedicated IP address at iPage?

No. Unfortunately iPage does not provide dedicated IP addresses on our platform.

Tell me more about iPage’s offer on Carbonite Online Backup.

All iPage users are entitled to 2GB of free backup with Carbonite. Carbonite is a small applications that will search and backup your files when your PC is idle. The backup files will then securely transfered and saved (as an encrypted files) to a remote data center.

Important note: Bear in mind that you will only get 2GB version for free and if you wish to do more than that you’ll need to upgrade to the unlimited version, which will cost you $49.95/year.

What’re the available payment methods for iPage?

You can pay iPage with credit cards (Visa, Master Card, American Express) and PayPal.

What kind of after-sales support should I expect from iPage and how helpful are the support staffs?

iPage provides customer supports via 24×7 phone, live chat and email ticketing system.

I have been testing on iPage live chat system a few times and unlike some other web hosts, the response rate from the live chat support is lighting fast. My questions were often answered in less than 2 minutes. Nevertheless, I have never tested their phone call support before thus can’t comment much on its quality.

How long does it take to have my site online at iPage ?

Your iPage account is activated instantly once the payment is done however it normally takes 24-48 hours for the DNS to propagate.

Can I host adult content on iPage?

Nope. Pornography, as well as other adult contents are strictly prohibited on iPage hosting.

Does iPage provide any free shopping carts?

Certainly – AgoraCart, ZenCart, and osCommerce.

Does iPage support Fantastico?

No, iPage does not support Fantastico. Instead, iPage builds its own auto-script installation feature named ‘Install Central’. Install Central is not as comprehensive as Fantastico but in my opinion it covers pretty much all the necessaries.

In brief, here’s the list of the scripts supported.

Can I have my own email accounts? And if so, how many email accounts can I create?

Yes, iPage provides unlimited email accounts. You can create email address with your own domain name. For example if your domain is www.mydomain.com and you can choose any name as myname@mydomain.com. To access your mailbox, you have 2 options which are to read your mail through web based mail client or download the email to your local mail client like Outlook.

Can I synchronize my email account with mobile device?

Yes, you can read your email on mobile devices (like iPhone and Blackberry). All you need to do is to configure your devices to operate with IMAP protocol. Clear instructions to configure the settings are given under the mail client configuration in the web hosting control panel.

Do you recommend iPage hosting?

Yes I do recommend iPage and in fact I think it is one of the best hosting services you can ever get online. Read my full review about the host here: iPage Review.

How can I order iPage?

Easy, the ordering process takes less than 5 minutes at http://www.ipage.com.

GreenGeeks is one of the few hosting companies that focus on green hosting from the very beginning and the web host is rated as the Best Green Hosting in many hosting review sites. In this article, we are going to learn more about GreenGeeks by going thru some of the frequent asked questions.

Frequent Asked Questions on GreenGeeks Hosting

GreenGeeks is one of the few hosting companies that focus on green hosting from the very beginning and the web host is rated as the Best Green Hosting in many hosting review sites. In this article, we are going to learn more about GreenGeeks by going thru some of the frequent asked questions.

What are my choices with GreenGeeks?

GreenGeeks provides two types of web hosting services – shared hosting and reseller hosting. There is only one package (named EcoSite) for the shared hosting service; while reseller hosting services come in five different packages (named Seed, Sprout, Plant, Tree, and Forest).

What’s in GreenGeeks shared hosting services?

GreenGeeks shared hosting plan offers unlimited hosting – users get unlimiteddata storage, data transfer, addon domains, POP3 E-mail support and MySQL databases.

The unlimited hosting is pretty much the same with other hosting plans… but do know the real meaning of unlimited hosting, right?

How does the reseller hosting work?

After signing up for a reseller hosting account with GreenGeeks, you will receive the login information for the GreenGeeks reseller control panel called Web Host Manager (aka WHM). WHM allows you to manage and provide your customers with their own end-user control panel (aka cPanel), which will allow them to manage e-mails, web site files, statistics, domain names, etc without requring you to do these tasks.

The reseller hosting comes in five different packages:

Do I get any trial period with GreenGeeks hosting?

Yes, GreenGeeks offers 30 days money backguarantee trial period. If you decide to cancel within the money back guarantee period of 30 days, GreenGeeks will provide you with a full refund (excluding any setup fees, and domain registration or transfer costs). You will own the domain after you cancel, with or without GreenGeeks as the hosting provider.

Is there any differences in term of pricing for different subscription period at GreenGeeks?

Yes, GreenGeeks shared hosting prices are different for different subscription period: 12 months subscritpion $7.95/mo; 24 months subscription $6.95/mo.

Can my site get hosted on a dedicated IP address at GreenGeeks?

GreenGeeks do offers dedicated IP address to customers; however it will cost an extra annual cost of $30. To purchase, simply send an email to sales@greengeeks.com with the subject line: Purchase Dedicated IP. 

What’re the available payment methods for GreenGeeks?

Visa, Master Card, American Express, and PayPal.

Does GreenGeeks operate on their own servers?

Yes. In my recent interview with Trey Gardner (GreenGeeks founder), Trey told us that GreenGeeks is operating on its own servers with the data center located at Chicago, IL.

Can I do CGI scripting on GreenGeeks?

Yes.

What kind of after-sales support is provided at GreenGeeks?

GreenGeeks provide 24/7 live chat, email, and telephone supports.

How long will it take to get my website online with GreenGeeks ?

Basically your GreenGeeks account will be ready as soon as you make your payment. However it normally takes 24-72 hours for the DNS system to sort out (which is out of GreenGeeks’s control), so please expect one to three days waiting time before your website is fully in function.

Does GreenGeeks support Windows Hosting?

No. Green Geeks is a Linux/Unix web hosting provider and they do not offer Windows servers hosting or any web hosting which would require .asp/.net support.

Does GreenGeeks provide any free shopping carts?

GreenGeeks provides three shopping cartsfor free: CubeCart, OSCommerce and Zen-Cart. These shopping cart can be integrated into most common payment gateway, such as Paypal, 2Checkout, Authorize.net, and so on.

What version of cPanel does GreenGeeks offer?

At this time of writing, GreenGeeks support cPanel 11.

What version of MySQL does GreenGeeks offer?

GreenGeek currently uses MySQL version 5.0.81-community MySQL Community Edition (GPL).

What version of PHP does GreenGeeks offer?

At this time of writing, GreenGeeks is currently using 5.2.11. Generally, GreenGeeks is pretty keen in updating their software so you can rest assure that you can run on the latest stable version of PHP (and MySQL).

Do GreenGeeks support auto-installation scripts?

Yes, GreenGeeks support most popular web apps auto-installation via Fantastico. In general, here are the web applications you install with just a few clicks.

How is "300% green" possible with GreenGeeks?

Green Geeks pulls energy from the grid just like every web hosting company.

In order to compensate for the power they pull from the grid, GreenGeeks purchases wind energy credits for the energy they consume from the grid. The web host replaces, with wind power, 3 times the amount of energy used by theirweb servers – this explains why GreenGeeks is "300% green".

Do you recommend GreenGeeks?

Yes, I do recommend GreenGeeks hosting. Although the hosting company is relative new compare to others but there are quite a few plus points with GreenGeeks that make them stand out from the competition – nightly backup, 300% green hosting, high server uptime record, and reasonable pricing. To learn more, read my updated GreenGeeks Review.

How can I order GreenGeeks?

Easy, the ordering process takes less than 5 minutes at www.GreenGeeks.com

JustHost is a fast growing hosting company under management of JustDevelopIt. JustHost has quickly grown into one of the big names in hosting industry in a very short time. From what I observed, the hosting company is best for shoppers looking for budget and blog hosting.

Learn more about JustHost on the FAQ section below. Alternatively, you can read my personal opinion on their hosting service at JustHost Review.

What types of hosting service do JustHost offer?

JustHost offers two shared hosting plans – JustPlan and JustPlan Premium. Both hosting plans offer unlimited disk space, bandwidth, email accounts as well as every other feature you expect from a professional web hosting company; the differences between these two package are the price and the number of free domain. For JustPlan Premium, monthly price is $8.95/mo, users get 3 free domains for life; while for JustPlan, monthly price is $3.95/mo, users get 1 free domain for life.

Which JustHost plan is better – JustPlan or JustPlan Premium?

JustPlan is apparently the better hosting plan. You pay extra $60 annually just for 2 free domains – which is rather foolish as domain registration normally cost $10 annually (per domain).

How long does JustHost trial period last?

JustHost trial period NEVER last. With the company’s ‘Anytime Money Back Guarantee’ policy, JustHost allow users to get pro-rated money back anytime when they cancel their account. In other words, this means your trial period with JustHost will never ends.

Is there any differences in term of pricing for different subscription period at JustHost?

Yes, prices do change when you subscribe to a longer (or shorter) period. In summary:

As JustHost provide ‘Anytime Money Back Guarantee’, I would advise users to go with 24/36 months subscription plans as it’s much cheaper.

What’re the available payment methods for JustHost ?

Justhost accept credit card and PayPal payment.

Do you recommend JustHost?

Yes, I do recommend JustHost hosting. I was lucky enough to get a free trial account with JustHost. After spending some time in testing and reviewing them, I find their service reliable and above par. You can read more about my findings with JustHost hosting at my JustHost Review.

Is daily backup service available at JustHost?

Yes, but with additional cost. You can activate the daily backup feature in your cPanel account, simply login and select the ‘Daily Backup’ in the Optional Account Addons section. Do note that, however, this feature will cost $24.95/year.

How much bandwidth and disk storage do I get from JustHost ?

JustHost offer unlimited web hosting storage and data transfer.

(But you do know the real meaning of unlimited hosting, right?)

Can I do CGI scripting on JustHost?

Yes, JustHost allow CGI scripts usage as long as the script is not harmful (buggy scripts and scripts used for spamming purpose) to the web servers. Also, do note that JustHost management requires all CGI scripts permission set as 755 (rwx-rx-rx).

Can I upgrade my hosting plan with JustHost at a later stage?

Yes. In fact JustHost do offer dedicated hosting services but it’s not listed in the standard package. If you are interested in upgrading your current JustHost hosting plan, please contact their support team at: support@justhost.com.

What kind of technical support is provided at JustHost?

JustHost provide 24/7 technical support via phone, live chat channels and email-ticketing system. Also, video tutorials and extensive knowledgebase are available for all JustHost users.

How long will it take to get my website online with JustHost ?

Basically your JustHost account will be ready as soon as you make your payment. However it normally takes 24-72 hours for the DNS system to sort out (which is out of JustHost’s control), so please expect one to three days waiting time before your website is fully functioning.

What kind of control panel are JustHost using?

JustHost support cPanel hosting. For reference, please see figure below.

Can I host adult websites at JustHost ?

Yes, JustHost allow adult websites.

Do JustHost support auto-installation scripts?

Yes, JustHost support most popular web apps auto-installation by employing Fantastico. In general, here are the web applications you can auto-install.

How do I access my site using SSH?

You can purchase SSH for your account at any point through your cPanel account. Simply click on SSH in the Optional Account Addons and then click ‘Add Extra’. Again, do note that this extra feature does not come free – it costs $19.95 per annum.

How about SSL Certificates? Do I get SSL Certificates with JustHost

Shared SSL Certificate is provided for all basic JustHost hosting accounts for free. You will need to upgrade your hosting account in case private SSL Certificates are needed. Go to private SSL section in the Optional Account Addons section and select ‘Add Extra’ from the upgrade list. Each Private SSL certificate costs $69.95 per year.

What versions of PHP and MySQL does JustHost support?

At this time of writing, Just Host support PHP 5.2.5 and MySQL 5.0.45.

Does Just Host support PostgresSQL?

PostgresSQL is not currently supported by Just Host at this time, however, they do offer MySQL. Please contact our sales team on sales@justhost.com for further information.

Is TomCat supported on JustHost servers?

On share hosting plans – No; On dedicted hosting plans – Yes. You’ll need to contact JustHost technical team on support@justhost.com for further information.

I want to know more about technology behind JustHost hosting.

JustHost offer Linux hosting running on Quad Processor Servers with OC-96 Backbone Connection (400 Gigabits/s) and UPS power backup generator. The data center is also protected with FM2000 Fire Suppression and Biometrick Security system.

What are the shopping cart software supported by JustHost?

JustHost support OS Commerce Shopping Cart, Agora Shopping Cart, as well as PayPal. Further on e-commerce features, JustHost also provide free Merchant Account and Open PGP/GPG Encryption supports.

How can I order JustHost?

Easy, the ordering process takes less than 5 minutes at www.JustHost.com

Bluehost had been in hosting business for quite a while and I am sure their name is no stranger to most webmasters. The hosting company, lead by their founder and now CEO Matt Heaton, is based out of Orem, Utah. Also, Bluehost shared the same management with Hostmonster (another well know hosting services).

Click here to visit Bluehost online: http://www.bluehost.com

What kind of hosting services do Bluehost offer?

Bluehost offer shared web hosting service.

What do mean by free domain in Bluehost hosting plan?

Registration fee is waived for users who register a new domain name upon signup with Bluehost. More over, this domain is free of annualy renewal fees as long as it’s hosted on Bluehost.

Can I upgrade my hosting plan with Bluehost at a later stage?

No. Bluehost offer only one hosting plan – which is shared hosting plan. You’ll have to switch web host if you wish to upgrade to dedicated or semi dedicated hosting.

What kind of technical support do I get with Bluehost?

Live chat, toll-free phone calls, e-mail, user-supported forum – Bluehost supports are available in various forms 24/7.

How much bandwidth and disk storage do Bluehost offer?

Bluehost offer unlimited disk storage and bandwidth capacity.

(But you know the real meaning of unlimited hosting, right?)

How long will it take to get my website online with Bluehost ?

Your new Bluehost account will be ready within the same day you place your order. By default, you will receive your account information via e-mail notifcation and you login and start working on your new website. However, do note that it normally takes 24 – 72 hours for the DNS to be sorted (this is not controlled by Bluehost) – this means your new website can only be ready (in visitors’ view) in about three days.

How long do Bluehost trial period last?

Bluehost trial period = 30 days – New users who cancel their account within the first 30 days get their full refunds without question asked. More over, all accounts cancelled after the trial period are qualified for prorated refund at the monthly rate (which, I think is a huge plus for customers!). Learn more about Bluehost refund policy.

What kind of control panel do Bluehost support?

Bluehost customers get cPanel as their host control panel.

Can I auto-install WordPress at Bluehost?

Yes. In fact Bluehost offer more than just WordPress auto-installation. Bluehost support a wide range of auto-install web applications via Fantastico and Simple Scripts and the list below shown supported apps.

Auto-install these scripts using Simple Scripts

Auto-install these scripts using Fantastico

What version of MySQL do I get with Bluehost?

Bluehost support MySQL 4 and 5 but most servers are now equipped with MySQL version 5.0.75.

What other database Bluehost support besides MySQL?

Beside MySQL, Bluehost support PostgreSQL as well. At this time of writing, Bluehost is running PostgreSQL 7.4.16.

Can I do CGI scripting in my Bluehost hosting account?

Yes, Bluehost allow CGI scripts usage as long as the script is not harmful (buggy scripts and scripts used for spamming purpose) to the web servers.

How can I pay Bluehost for their hosting service?

Bluehost accept all sort of credit card payment (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discove), check, money order, but not PayPal and cash.

Can I send an email with large files/attachments?

Bluehost has a strict 10 MB limit on each sent out emails. In fact, most web hosts impose such restriction on email usage. To send large files, try using these free file hosting sites.

I am running an adult website, is Bluehost the right hosting for me?

No, websites offering pornographic, nudity, escort services, and adult materials are not welcomed at Bluehost.

Can I get SSH access in Bluehost shared hosting plan?

Yes, users get SSH access at Bluehost. But do note that this feature is not enabled by default, users will need to activate shell access by contacting the customer service. (You’ll then be requested to send in a copy of your driving license/passport/photo id for verification).

Do you think Bluehost is a good deal?

Yes, you can read more about my opinion about them in my Bluehost Review.

Introducing FatCow Hosting

FatCow is one of my top rated hosting companies. Founded in 1998, FatCow is a company that specialized in shared web hosting solutions for small to medium-sized websites.

Click here to visit FatCow online: http://www.fatcow.com

What kind of hosting service does FatCow offer?

FatCow offers only two hosting plan – MiniMoo and Full FatCow hosting. Full FatCow hosting is the usual shared hosting plan where users get unlimited bandwidth/disk storage capacity in an affordable price; MiniMoo, on the other hand, works like a mini email hosting plan that comes with domain parking services. Users who signup on MiniMoo get an email address, post a generic “under construction page” page, as well as to access to all sorts of site-building tools with just $5/year.

How much bandwidth and disk storage do I get from FatCow ?

Unlimited bandwidth and disk storage.

How long will it take to get my website online with FatCow?

According to the officials, new FatCow account will be setup within the next few hours of your purchase. Your detail account information will be sent via e-mail once everything is ready.

What kind of supports do I get from FatCow?

FatCow offers the usual ticketing system, 24/7 telephone, and live chat support. There’s an existing wide knowledge base available at the FatCow current Help Desk where users can get loads of lots of useful video tutorials and some extra free downloads.

Can I host multiple websites in one FatCow account?

Definitely . FatCow allows unlimited addon domains, this means you can host all your domains under one FatCow hosting account.

What kind of control panel is FatCow using?

FatCow develops its own server control panel. It’s very much Plesk alike but it’s developed in-house.

What kind of e-commerce services are available at FatCow?

For payment processing, you’ll get integrated PayPal and PowerPay with FatCow; shopping cart, FatCow supports ShopSite Manager, ShopSite Pro, and ShopSite Started. As a bonus service, FatCow also support BoomTime Instant Gift Certificates -visitors get to select, customize, preview and pay for gift certificates right from your site.

Does FatCow provide auto-installation scripts like Fantastico?

Yes, Fantastico does not offer Fantastico or SimpleScripts; however the web host does support application auto-installation – known as Install Central. Install Central overs the installation and upgrade process of popular web applications – from blog software to forum, photo gallery, as well as CMS and cart software.

What’re the available payment methods for FatCow?

Credit card and PayPal is accepted. Unfortunately the web host does not accept payment by check or money order.

Do I get full money refund if I’m unhappy with FatCow services?

Yes, FatCow clients get full refund as long as the request is filed within the trial period.

What about pricing?

FatCow usual pricing: $7.33/mo for annual subscription; W.H.S.R. special promotion (35% discount), $4.83/mo.

Special promo link: FatCow ($4.83/mo), order now!

How long does FatCows’ trial period last?

30 days. Customers get full refund (except for domain registration fees) during this period.

Can I host adult websites at FatCow?

Unfortunately, no. Adult website is NOT allowed at FatCow.

Do you recommend FatCow?

Definitely. FatCow is one of my top recommendation (read my FatCow review here). FatCow hosting service is affordable and reliable. More over, the customer support systems is supported by the HeiferCratic Oath, a credo that includes promises to answer phone calls within 2 minutes, resolve issues on first contact or give a firm deadline for such, and maintain the highest standards of courtesy.

InMotion has been providing website hosting services since year 2001. The hosting company offers a wide range of web hosting services including shared server, VPS, and dedicated server hosting. At time of writing, the company is based in Carlifonia and Virginia. Overall rating and features highlight for InMotion can be found as below.

What types of hosting service do InMotion offer?

InMotion offer Unix (with CentOS 4.x or RedHat9 operating systems) hosting in shared, semi-dedicated (VPS), and dedicated servers.

What kind of server do InMotion actually offer?

InMotion use Dell PowerEdge servers .with 1 – 4 GB RAM, 1 – 4 processors, and 2 – 8 hard drives. The web host also uses SUN Microsystems machines in certain ocassion.

What’re the available payment methods for InMotion ?

InMotion accept all sort of credit card payment (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discove), check, money order, but not PayPal and cash.

Do you recommend InMotion?

It depends – if you are looking for a quality web host with superior service and top class server then yes, InMotion is perfect for you. However if low cost web host is what you are searching, then nope – InMotion is not for you. I tested and wrote a detail evaluation on InMotion hosting, in case you wish to learn more – read my InMotion Review.

How much bandwidth and disk storage do I get from InMotion ?

It actually depends on your hosting plans. In brief –

How long do InMotion trial period last?

InMotion offer a long 90-day money back guarantee on Business Class Hosting Plan – longest trial period in industry; while for other hosting plan, you’ll get a 30-day money back guarantee trial period. Do note that there is no refund for domain names, as you are given full ownership of the domain name for the year. You may transfer your domain name away at that time. There are no refunds upon completion of the 30th day of hosting with InMotion.

Can I upgrade my hosting plan with InMotion at a later stage?

Yes you can. In fact one of the good things about InMotion Hosting is that you can always start small and upgrade your web host whenever necessary. Further more, InMotion offer a wide range of hosting plans thus you don’t have to worry about moving your web host when you need a dedicated server or VPS.

What kind of technical support is provided at InMotion?

Phone, email, and live chat support is available 24/7/365 at InMotion.

How long will it take to get my website online with InMotion ?

Your InMotion account will be activate the same business day you place your order.

What kind of control panel are InMotion using?

InMotion support cPanel – which is the most popular hosting control panel. A print screen on InMotion control main page.

Can I host adult websites at InMotion ?

Nope, InMotion do not allow adult content (pornographic material), they do however, allow certain types of artistic material.

Do InMotion provide auto-installation scripts?

Yes, InMotion cover most of the web applications via Fantastico. In general, here are the software you can install in just a few clicks.

Can I get SSH access in InMotion shared hosting plan?

Unfortunately InMotion do not allow SSH access on shared hosting accounts. On all VPS and dedicated plans full SSH access is allowed.

What version of Apache do InMotion use?

Most of InMotion servers run Apache 1.3.37 or 1.3.39. Apache 2.x is currently only available on VPS and dedicated servers.

What kind of database access do InMotion provide?

InMotion allow MySQL access in most hosting plan however they do provide options on PostgreSQL and SQLite.

What version of MySQL do InMotion use?

At this time of writing, InMotion run MySQL 5.x by default, but they do provide 4.0.x and 4.1.x as alternative.

Learn more, visit InMotion Hosting online: http://www.inmotionhosting.com

Introducing WebHostingPad

WebHostingPad is a divison of Omnis networks that was formed in year 2005. The hosting company is famous with its low cost web hosting service and I picked up them as my favorite Budget Hosting not long ago. As the company is relative new, I hope this FAQ session will help you understand further about their service.

What types of hosting service does WebHostingPad offer?

WebHostingPad offers only one hosting plan – shared Linux hosting.

How much bandwidth and disk storage do I get from WebHostingPad?

Unlimited bandwidth and disk storage.

How long will it take to get my website online with WebHostingPad?

According to the officials, new WebHostingPad account will be setup within the next few hours (roughly 4 to 8 hours) of your purchase. Your detail account information will be sent via e-mail once everything is ready.

My personal experience, however, was superb. My WebHostingPad account was ready the next few MINUTES after I pay.

Can I host multiple domain in one WebHostingPad account?

Yes. WebHostingPad allows unlimited addon domains, this means you can host all your domains under one WebHostingPad hosting account.

What kind of control panel is WebHostingPad using?

cPanel. Here’s the print screen of my WebHostingPad control main page.

Does WebHostingPad provide auto-installation scripts?

Yes, Fantastico is included in most WebHostingPad hosting plans. You can install tons of open source web application (For instance: Joomla, Drupal, WordPress, B2Evelotion, Gallery) in just a few clicks.

What’re the available payment methods for WebHostingPad?

WebHostingPad accept all sort of credit card payment but not PayPal and Check.

Do you recommend WebHostingPad?

Yes, I think WebHostingPad is perfect for those who are looking for a budget host. Click here to read my detail WebHostingPad review.

How long does WebHostingPad’ trial period last?

New WebHostingPad customers are protected with a 30 day money back gurantee.

WebHostingPad is overselling, how do you find the services?

WebHostingPad is doing excellent for me so far and I have nothing to complain.

What’s the DNS for WebHostingPad is?

Webhostingpad’s primary and secondary DNS servers:

NS1.WEBHOSTINGPAD.COM – 216.239.135.2
NS2.WEBHOSTINGPAD.COM – 69.65.24.125

Can I host adult websites at WebHostingPad?

Yes, WebHostingPad allows adult website hosting.

Can I get SSH access in WebHostingPad shared hosting plan?

Yes, WebHostingPad does support SSH access. However you will need to email the support department to activate SSH service for your account, plus, there is a one time setup fee of $24.95 for SSH.

Wrapping things up

Well that’s all for the Q&A. I hope it helps and in case you need more information:

Read users review on WebHostingPad services.
Visit WebHostingPad online at: www.webhostingpad.com

For start, we’ll go with Lunarpages.

Lunarpages Introduction

Lunarpages was born from Add2Net in 2000, and the company continues to be managed by Ron Riddle. The company operates in One Wilshire and Las Vegas and comprises more than 2500 fully-owned servers. At the time of writing, they are currently serving over 150,000 customers in over 200 countries.

Lunarpages is one of my favorite hosting services. The company is “A” rated in my book and I’d selected the web host as the Best Multi Domain Hosting.

What types of hosting service does Lunarpages offer?

Shared hosting (both Linux and Windows), Email hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated hosting, reseller hosting – you’ll get almost everything with Lunarpages. In case you are looking forward to start a blog or website, the Basic Hosting is the plan to go.

How much bandwidth and disk storage do I get from Lunarpages?

Lunarpages shared hosting package offers unlimited bandwidth and disk storage.

Can I host multiple domain in one Lunarpages account?

Yes. Lunarpages allows unlimited addon domains, this means you can host all your domains under one Lunarpages hosting account.

What kind of control panel is Lunarpages using?

cPanel.

Does Lunarpages provide auto-installation scripts?

Yes, Fantastico is included in most Lunarpages hosting plans. You can install tons of open source web application (For instance: Joomla, Drupal, WordPress, B2Evelotion, Gallery) in just a few clicks.

What’re the available payment methods for Lunarpages?

Credit card, check, money order, and PayPal are all accepted at Lunarpages.

Do you recommend Lunarpages?

Yes, I had been hosting websites with Lunarpages for years and am happy with their service; in fact, Lunarpages is one of my top recommendation. You can read my detail Lunarpages review here.

Do I get full money refund if I’m unhappy with Lunarpages services?

Yes, as long as the refund request is filed within trial period, you’ll get full money refund. However the free domain that you get from Lunarpages is not refundable, Lunarpages will charge a small registration fund (usually $10) from your refund amount.

How long does Lunarpages’ trial period last?

30 days. Customers get full refund (except for domain registration fees) during this period.

Lunarpages is overselling, how do you find the services?

Nowadays, overselling is like norms in hosting industry. Although some webmasters are against the business concept but I’m fine with it as long as my websites are working alright. It’s been a while since Lunarpages upgraded their hosting offer to ‘unlimited’ but I do not encounter any hosting difficulties so far. Thus I guess the folks at LP are managing the servers well.

Can I host adult websites at Lunarpages?

Yes, adult website is allowed at Lunarpages. The company has no restrictions upon content of your website as long as it is legal as defined by California law.

Can I get SSH access in Lunarpages shared hosting plan?

Yes, SSH access is allowed with Lunarpages hosting plan. SSH access with Lunarpages dedicated hosting plan is turned on without any extra work or payment; shared hosting plan, on the other hand, requires extra charges ($2.00/mo).

Does Lunarpages allow bulk mail?

No, unsolicited bulk emails are not allowed with all Lunarpages accounts.

What about pricing?

In quick view, here’re the pricing info about Lunarpages packages

Closing

Well, that wrap up frequent asked questions for Lunarpages. I hope it helps you making better decision. In case you need more information:

Read users review on Lunarpages web hosting
Visit Lunarpages online at www.Lunarpages.com