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upfront or monthly?

by Tonylee93
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Most of you guys on WF have self hosted websites, and blogs and usually have to pay for it. This is normal but what do prefer? When paying for self hosting

Upfront pay - so you wont have to worry about it

or

Monthly pay - So you can always stay on top of it

I would just like some of your opinions! Thank you
#monthly #upfront
  • Profile picture of the author hustlinsmoke
    I pay monthly, but does not matter I use hostgator always and forever, if I even did change my mind and I was paying for a year, they would refund the difference. It's a choice if you want to risk price increases or not.
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    • Profile picture of the author russkampmann
      I have a Hostgator account and have no objections to a monthly charge.

      But when it comes to monthly fees for most other products, I draw a line. If I can't buy, I also won't rent.
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      • Profile picture of the author Kev_K
        Upfront for the year using hostgator. My sites aren't going anywhere and I don't have worry about it more than 10 minutes every 12 months.
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  • Profile picture of the author tweakr
    If you're trying a new host I would do monthly just in case the service quality is subpar. But like the others I use HostGator (great service), and pay semi-annual, the rates a little cheaper and overall less time spent worrying about paying one more monthly bill.
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  • Profile picture of the author hustlinsmoke
    Hostgator 21 Dallas 3 oh how that hurts lol. Yeah go with hostgator and you don't have to worry about going monthly or yearly, as long as you sign with hostgator you will be happy.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tonylee93
    Is there still that coupon on getting the first month for a penny (0.01)? at hostgator?
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  • Profile picture of the author hassan001
    If hosting is like 5-6$ a month then you can choose to pay monthly and if it is like $1-$2 per month I am sure you will not find an option to pay monthly

    But paying for 6 months or annually is safe if you are with a good company....
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  • Profile picture of the author chansgrose
    I pay upfront with my hostmonster account and monthly with my godaddy account.
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  • Profile picture of the author peter2412
    If you are using renouned web hosting company then you can pay yearly payment as they provide you best services as per their market reputation. Most of the companies offer good discount on yearly payment.
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  • Profile picture of the author pandadoodle
    normally pay up front for the year on my reseller and vps, i find its better for me knowing its all paid for and I can normally get a better deal if i agree to pay 18 months up front
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  • Profile picture of the author MattSanti
    Pay the $120 to host gator for the year or whatever package it is you are going after. It is one less thing you have to do on a monthly basis. Just one more time sucker you get out of the way.

    And then you don't have to think about it. Talk about time relief then.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tonylee93
    I never realized that domain names are a one time fee 9.96 or like 15.99 I guess thats worth it! haha I mean in the end I rather have a .com than any other type of domain!
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  • Profile picture of the author cjp231
    Upfront...just simplifies everything for me.
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