Hostgator vs Justhost

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Which is better? :confused:
#search engine optimization #host #host gator #hostgator #just host #justhost
  • They both have their flaws. You'll also find both overload their servers.

    EDIT: While HG has great support, it IS NOT what it used to be.
  • from my friend sugesstion, hostgator is better for my hosting type
  • I like Hawkhost for shared hosting. It's still shared hosting, but you can get 50% off coupons that make a year's hosting with unlimited add-on domains only $20.
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    • yes... hawkhost can be an alternatif hosting... thanks for remember this hosting
    • Yes, It's very cheap. I'm using 4 Hawkhost share hosting but it very low if compare with hostgator.
  • HostGator needs IPv6 I've also spoke to some ex employees, they said only thing hostgator cares about is their brand, not their employees or customers, but idk.
  • well i have hosted 100+ clients on gator since 5 years , never used any other host after that

    - Awesome on Service
    - Restoration of service is fast
    - Ticket help is good
    - Their response has deteriorated in terms of quality in last one year

    Hope this helps
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    • That line right there scares me.
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    HostGator, I've used them for years. I would say MediaTemple > every other host though. Love mt.
  • thumbs up for Hostgator. using their services from past 5 years.
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  • Hostgator is the best Hosting provider. I am sure about 9 out of 10 will tell you this. I also have ONLY a positive experience with Hostgator, NO problems at all. So I recommend it
  • Does anyone have any experience with JustHost?
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    • Yeah I am on just host atm. Great customer service with the live chat etc, they have really helped me out with my problems. Although I can't compare the quality of their shared hosting as I have not tried shared hosting with any other provider.
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    • I tried JustHost and didn't like them at all. I had a few server issues and didn't get very good support plus they billed me yearly whereas HostGator bills me monthly.

      I would definitely recommend HostGator over JustHost.
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  • Great thread. Love the two options
  • I've been with Hostgator for many years and they have the best support of any host I have used. Don't know about Just Host never tried. It's hard to leave Hostgator, and why.
  • Hostgator is the best. I'm using their service for more than 7 years. Great client support.
  • Between the two definitely HostGator.
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    Hostgator because of their instant customer support and fixing your problem right there on the spot instead of waiting 2-3 business days for them to contact you back.
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    • There's a set of problems that we all face when trying to find the best host.

      1) Most folks have not tried very many hosts. They find one that works for them and stick with it. This means that they will recommend what is working for them. We all NEED "A" versus "B" versus "C" and a promise that OUR results will match the choices. Unfortunately, it just doesn't work that way.

      2) Most folks don't have enough sites even on the hosting company that is working for them to really get a full picture of the hosting company. One person's gem can be another person's problem -- especially with shared hosting because the nature of the beast is that your site's performance is dependent on the number of other sites on the same box AND how busy they are. If they get successful, you can have real problems.

      3) It is a slippery, always changing blob. The shared hosting companies do their best, moving servers around, rebalancing the loads, etc. But what if they decide that they can make more money by just slightly adding to how much they are asking from each piece of hardware? Again, most folks would probably never notice, and a few would get poor performance.

      4) You can get a dedicated box, but you are still at the mercy of their network bandwidth. Typically not as variable as shared hosting, but still variable. There's a reason folks like RackSpace charge (and get) big bucks for what seems like the same service. They make solid guarantees about the performance, and they have paid for the giant infrastructure costs involved in solid multi-homed hosting with redundant networks and banks of diesel generators, etc.

      5) I have yet to find a good multi-host review site. I haven't given up hope, but the ones I've seen are either shills for a particular hosting company, or suffer from the same issues I mentioned earlier if they try to have folks vote.

      I don't mean to be a wet blanket, but the truth is that if you really want guaranteed great performance, you end up having to pay a lot more for it.

      -lee-

      P.S. In my limited experience, I've hosted a handful of sites on GoDaddy, DreamHost, and GatorHost. The best for my sites has been GatorHost.
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  • I wouldn't use either for very important sites. I do use them both sparingly to have access to some other IPs and whatnot through their shared hosting.
  • Neither of them as their servers are overloaded. If you are planning to buy shared hosting then your site is definitely going to be very slow as they have overloaded the number of users per server. I would rather advise to go for a lil less famous or some smaller company.
  • Been with hostgator for the couple of years, they are pretty reliable in terms what they offer and the price they charge as well.
  • im on the hostgator for almost 4 years, if you look at their offer, they said that they offer unlimited bandwidth and storage, but when your website received high visitors and high storage, they will suspend your account. just google about many webmaster who suspending their account on high bandwidth.

    i am on dreamhost right now
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    • may I suggest anhosting.com
      No issues so far with the new host.
  • Yeah I'd say HostGator. JustHost customers seem to be frequently dissatisfied. I also agree with the good things people have said about HawkHost. I'd also recommend MediaLayer for anyone who wants incredible hosting for a site that doesn't use a whole lot of sever resources.
  • Never heared justhost before. I am hosting with hostgator, works well and also joined as affiliate and getting some moneys every month.
  • I am using hostgator. I had good support in the past from them.
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    I've been with HostGator for over three years. I find the cpanel and other features of HostGator to be worthwhile, useful and easy to use. I would definitely reccomend HostGator to anyone looking for a reliable, easy, cost effective host.
  • I have an experience with justhost some years ago. After some days of buying server from them, when number of my page views were less than 100 daily, they suspended my account but Hostgator is much more better. Hostgator has a good support team and they are better than justhost.
  • There is no single host that is best for every website. You need to know the requirements of your website and choose the right kind of web hosting company for your websites.

    host X could be the best host in shared services but it won't be a good option for reseller hosting, in the same way host Y is the best host for VPS but it can't be a good solution for shared hosting.

    for example, Godaddy could be a good registrar but its not the best host out there.

    A small website with few hundreds or couple of thousands visits can stay on any reasonable hosting company without any problem paying far less than hostgator or any of the popular brand. The real test begins when you have good traffic or you need an advance level task.

    A single host can't be a best host for different types of web hosting. you have to find the best host for your requirements. For example, hostgator is the best host for resellers but they are not the best vps or dedicated server provider. Godaddy, namecheap and name.com could be good domain registrars but they can't be the best hosts.


    Conclusion: don't follow the hype and majority, know your requirements and find the appropriate solution. Avoid putting all of your eggs in one bucket, Never use a single host for all of your websites, try using different hosts to enjoy some real offers and safety.

    To your question, hostgator is far more better than justhost!
  • There are loads of bad reviews about Justhost out there but I found them OK, it's just when you overload their servers they close you down, give you beef and force pricey dedi servers on to you where as you can set up warnings on Hostgator with some packages, they also have better mid and high end VPS for when you're expanding. If I had to choose then it would be Hostgator even though it's x3 the price, the support is far better, if you need something installing it will be done within an hour, having said that some of my sites have had a lot of down time recently.
  • Hey Leo I think you got a whole lota things right in your post. A lot of people would be better off if they read it.

    What about HostJury.com? While the FusedNetwork guy runs it, I feel like the reviews are pretty legitimate.
  • Hostgator is the best!
  • Obviously Hostgator is my choice i.e. not just because of the popularity it has but also the efficiently which i found with hostgator. I have been using it since 2 years for one of my website and feel that it is better enough place to run my website.
  • Hostgator all day. no questions.
    2 words... fantastico De Luxe
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  • I use hostroute,never had a problem with them and great support
  • I use Hostgator and have never had a problem. Just my two cents
  • always host gator is the the best
  • I have used a few hosting companies in the past and now I am using hostgator, in my experience hostgator is the best till now...
  • My opinion is hostgator.
  • 1 vote for hostgator. Support good !
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  • I haven't deal with HostGator customer support yet, but JustHost support is Sh*t. I just switched from JustHost to HG this week, so we'll see how long it'll last.
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  • mediatemple is not worth the money. You wouldn't get excellent results the way you expected. You can try 30 day trial period.
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  • There is a seller on here selling hosting for $10 per year. I bought it and never turned back. I currently have 8 websites hosted through them and never had an issue.
  • Hostgator has been great for me. Good 24/7 help and cheap.
  • Hostgator does have the edge. The live support is excellent, the dashboard in the cpanel is user friendly, clearing files when Inodes reaches over 100,000 is easy and generally everything else rocks!

    HG's competitors should study these guys and offer the same level of service.
  • Great thread and great conversions seem Hostgator is win the competition
  • I have been with host gator for about 3 years now and i have had little problems, but I agree you should have at least a veuw hosting account with different providers
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  • Host Gator has recently been sold, so out with the old end with the new. If this new company starts trying to squeeze profits you could see service here start to deteriorate especially for those on shared servers.

    Like many have said when deciding on a hosting platform you have many variable to consider and price is not the only option. I have tested many and some of my best finds are ones that are shared servers with limited data plans. Do not believe the hype about unlimited data it is not TRUE!!!
  • I highly recommend hostgator and hawkhost. I have been using them since 4-5 years back.
  • Been using hostgator for about a year no, and Im extremely satisfied. I wouldn't think about switching at this time.
  • I never used Justhost, so I can't compare them, but I'm happy with Hostgator.
    Used them from 2005, never had problems.
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