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Which HostGator plan is best for a beginner?

by redstanford
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Hatchling Plan:
Single Domain
UNLIMITED Disk Space
UNLIMITED Bandwidth
Shared SSL Certificate

Baby Plan:
UNLIMITED Domains
UNLIMITED Disk Space
UNLIMITED Bandwidth
Shared SSL Certificate
#beginner #hostgator #plan
  • Profile picture of the author Roy Penrod
    If you're going to host more than one website, go with the Baby Plan. It's enough to get started hosting multiple websites.

    Roy
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  • Profile picture of the author redstanford
    thanks for the response. will do
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  • Profile picture of the author richard_s_smith
    agreed baby plan is perfect
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  • Profile picture of the author IM Queen
    If you are planning to have just one domain for sometime, go for Hatchling.

    You can always upgrade to baby plan as and when you need more domains - without any hassles.
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  • Profile picture of the author lilphilupt
    I agree with IM Queen,

    your just starting out so most likely you are just starting out with one site so the hatchling plan would most likely be the best decision for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author paulie888
    It depends on your current needs. If you're planning on hosting only one site for the foreseeable future, then choose the Hatchling plan. However, if there is even the slightest possibility that you may be putting up more than one site, then go with the Baby plan. It only costs $1 more if you pay monthly, and will support unlimited domains. I think it is the better deal by far, and I'd only choose the Hatchling if I was absolutely positive I'd be dealing with only one website/domain for a while.

    Paul
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  • Profile picture of the author QuinNguyen
    You won't need unlimited space or bandwidth so go with cheapest plan (baby gator)
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  • Profile picture of the author sarahberra
    I would say that the baby plan is best for any newbie. Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author redstanford
    k, i signed up for Baby (Gator) plan. where and how is a good way to get a domain? i'm sure you can tell I'm a newby
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    • Profile picture of the author cooler1
      Originally Posted by redstanford View Post

      k, i signed up for Baby (Gator) plan. where and how is a good way to get a domain? i'm sure you can tell I'm a newby
      GoDaddy and Namecheap are both good places to get domains. Also GoDaddy have a promo right now, get a domain for $1. I think the code is ATTACK
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    • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
      Originally Posted by redstanford View Post

      where and how is a good way to get a domain? i'm sure you can tell I'm a newby
      Namecheap.com
      name.com
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  • Profile picture of the author darkwizgemz
    Hatchling if you want to have a single domain which is recommended, after that you can try to upgrade later if you can make another site.
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  • Profile picture of the author simplebutcreative
    Originally Posted by redstanford View Post

    Hatchling Plan:
    Single Domain
    UNLIMITED Disk Space
    UNLIMITED Bandwidth
    Shared SSL Certificate

    Baby Plan:
    UNLIMITED Domains
    UNLIMITED Disk Space
    UNLIMITED Bandwidth
    Shared SSL Certificate
    You should definitely start with the baby plan. It's suitable for a beginner to intermediate users. I'm running 3 blogs on my baby plan and it's running smoothly...
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  • Profile picture of the author paulie888
    The difference in cost between the two is not even worth talking about ($1 per month if you're on the monthly payment plan), so if you have even the slightest intention of setting up a second or third website, definitely go with the Baby plan.
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  • Profile picture of the author cheekeong.tan
    Go for the Baby plan. You'll host more than one domain name soon. Google for a 1 cent for first month coupon. Search for 'hostgator coupon december 2010' (no need quotes)
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  • Profile picture of the author richgrad
    Baby Plan... use salesoffer to get your first month of hosting for only 1 cent
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  • Profile picture of the author paulie888
    Even if you somehow messed up and picked up the Hatching plan instead, I'm sure you can easily upgrade to the Baby plan as needed with a minimum of fuss.
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  • Profile picture of the author james alonzo
    i think the baby plan is the best...
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  • Profile picture of the author paulie888
    Perhaps you could chime in and tell us what it is exactly that you plan to do with your website(s) on your hostgator account?
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  • Profile picture of the author maleeqa
    k, i signed up for Baby (Gator) plan. where and how is a good way to get a domain? i'm sure you can tell I'm a newby
    Ok..good decision stanford. The easiest way I think and works for me during my early day in IM is namecheap.com. Buy domain from there. here's how you can buy .com at 9.28 dollar only.

    1- register new account with namecheap.
    2- search for the domain you are looking for.
    3- If available, click add to cart button.
    4- then, you search for the coupon...example
    type at google.com "namecheap discount code for {this month] [this year]
    5- copy the coupon code then paste at the coupon code box..
    6- then click express checkout.
    7- fill in the details (your cards, and etc..etc..)
    8- you done!

    Hope it Helps

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  • Profile picture of the author theplugindude
    I think the baby plan wud be best for any one..I think u shud go to fiverr.com for some pretty sweet deals..I have got the best deals over there regarding hosting!
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  • Profile picture of the author bamidele_ba
    I would choose the baby plan if I were you...
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