HostGator Review: A Simple Host for Simple Sites

Pros

• Easy setup
• Extra tools for WordPress users
• DDoS protection included with all plans

Cons

• Inconsistent, frequently poor, customer service, especially for complex issues
• Low storage amounts on shared hosting plans

HostGator is a popular hosting company that currently powers over 707,000 websites. HostGator offers hosting packages for websites of all shapes and sizes, ranging from shared hosting to dedicated hosting.

I signed up for a HostGator plan and thoroughly reviewed HostGator’s plans, pricing, functionality and security. I also reached out to customer service to establish how effective HostGator’s live chat, email and phone teams are. You can learn…