Hostpapa Review
If you’re looking for a hosting provider that will treat you, and all its clients, with a paternal, familiar air then check out Host Papa. This company has been around since 1998 and has built its image on being a leader in the field of corporate responsibility, both in terms of customer service and environmental considerations.
One of Hostpapa’s biggest selling features is that they run their operation and, by extension, your websites using green energy. This fact is certified by third-party organizations so it’s more than just an empty promise. That said, the image of windmills on the company’s front page is a little dramatic. As they’ll tell you, their power isn’t drawn directly off of a hydro-dam, solar panels or a wind farm. Idyllic as the image may be, the reality is that they draw their power from the same gird as anybody else. The difference is they offset the load created by their system by paying for actual green energy producers to put the amount of energy equivalent to their consumption back into the system. They aren’t going to solve all the world’s problems, but the idea is to try not to add to them.
“That’s all great! But,” you ask, “how do they do with the actual web hosting?” A fair question, and one that we will try to answer for you. For starters, unlike in other industries, it’s nice to know that “corporate responsibility” isn’t a code word for “really overpriced.” In fact, the monthly fee for hosting with this company is $6.95 a month, with special offers as low as $4.95 for people who want to take on a three-year hosting plan. These are prices that put the services will within the budget hosting range.
What do you get for that fee? Excellent question, the answer to which is unlimited disk space, unlimited bandwidth, the ability to host unlimited domain names under one account and, a very nifty bonus, is a free domain name for life. You’ll also have access to website building tools and site-building software. Another nice aspect of this company is that they offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, which isn’t something you see just anywhere. That means you can try them out and see how they fit with limited risk. Setup fees are also currently waived and the company doesn’t charge for domain transfers if you’re coming from another company.
This company also provides help to beginners in the form of video tutorials. Clients can avail themselves of telephone and live chat support and e-mail support is ready to assist twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.
Hostpapa has a good reputation with site operators. They don’t get perfect scores for reliability but they are definitely respectable and, importantly, users report that the tech support service is remarkably good, so any problems that may crop up will be dealt with in short order. This company targets itself toward small to medium businesses, so the service won’t be powerful enough for everyone, but the mix of good value and ethical business practices will make them a good choice for many.
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