http://www.bluehost.com and http://hostgator.com
Plan Features and Pricing
BlueHost offers one hosting plan. Their hosting package provides hosting for an unlimited number of domain names, unlimited bandwidth and disk space and a free domain name. Other features include: 2500 email accounts, CGI, RoR, Perl, PHP, MySQL, SSH, SSL, FTP, Websites statistics, free scripts and a free site builder. This hosting package is ecommerce ready with shopping carts (Such as Agora and OSCommerce) and an assortment of other ecommerce and multimedia features.
HostGator offers shared, reseller and dedicated hosting services. They offer both Linux and Windows based web hosting plans. For comparison purposes we will use HostGator’s most popular hosting package. HostGator’s Hatchling plan starts out as low as $7.95 each month. This plan offers 600GB of hosting space, 6,000GB of bandwidth, hosting for unlimited websites, CGI, PHP, RoR, Perl, MySQL, SSH and SSL. The Hatchling Plan offers preinstalled scripts and ecommerce features. This plan and the BlueHost plan are compatible in many ways although the BlueHost Package offers more hosting space and bandwidth, while the HostGator (Hatchling Plan) offers unlimited MySQL databases, emails and FTP accounts.
Reliability
Both HostGator and BlueHost offer 99.9% uptime guarantees. BlueHost has always been known for reliable solutions. They use the highest quality equipment such as quad processor performance servers. They have secure and reliable backups to protect customer data. In addition they have power backup sources in the event that there is a power outage. The network is monitored 24/7 so that any potential problems can be identified and fixed promptly. HostGator also goes to great lengths to provide the most reliable and powerful hosting solutions through their top grade hosting facilities. They are able to offer backup power, fire detection and suppression, raised floors and the proper HVAC system. They have backup generators should there be a power disruption. The highest level of security and protection are provided. Customers of HostGator benefit from a redundant Cisco Network with ten backbone providers. They use only the top notch providers in order to offer customers the best connections and a high level of reliability.
Support
BlueHost customers benefit from top quality customer support. They offer chat support as well as ticket support from their support page. BlueHost provides toll free telephone support for billing and technical questions 24/7. Customers always receive helpful and friendly support services. HostGator is also known for their dedication to providing quality customer care and support. They also provide 24/7 customer support. Ticket support as well as other helpful resources can be accessed from the support page. During much of the day chat support can also be accessed. HostGator also offers toll free telephone support.
General Aspects
BlueHost has never sacrificed quality in their quest to offer professional, ecommerce hosting solutions to their customers. They have been successful in offering dependable hosting services, quality customer care and an all-inclusive hosting package that is very feature rich. Their hosting plan offers a free domain name, the ability to host unlimited domains, unlimited bandwidth and disk space for as little as $6.95 per month.
HostGator offers a variety of affordable hosting solutions. They offer customer dedication of the highest level. They are dedicated to provide affordable hosting solutions without sacrificing quality or service. They actually host more than 1,000,000 domain names worldwide! HostGator provides new customers with instant setup. In addition, their services are backed by a 45 day money back guarantee.
BlueHost Site Screenshot (http://www.bluehost.com)
