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HostGator Reviews Summary

Overall, the company has established a reputation for providing reliable services and competitive pricing, with many customers noting ease of use and effective technical support. However, concerns regarding customer service persist, particularly related to inconsistent support experiences and delays in response times. While some users have had positive interactions with knowledgeable representatives, others reported frustrations with unresolved issues and inadequate communication. Despite these challenges, a significant number of long-term customers express satisfaction and loyalty, indicating that while improvements in customer service are needed, the core offerings are generally well-regarded.

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Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Rachael,

Thank you for your rating!

DJ
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Texas
1 review
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The free Website Builder enabled me to create a site that is much better than one I might have built by writing code myself in HTML, etc. - 10 times better. That saved me so many hours of work, and it was fun to use. And the low price for a 3-year subscription was very helpful as well.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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over a year old

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Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Ken H.
Wyoming
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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We changed our Website to point to a new location and it went super easy.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Ken,

That is awesome news. Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Lithuania
1 review
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The service meet my expectations..
April 28, 2022

The service meet my expectations. Support is also good.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'm satisfied overall with my hosting package. Easy to use template based packages.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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Texas
1 review
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Overall great, Of course depends on who you get on the other line.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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DJ
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Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'm content with the tech support received. The online support representative was polite, professional and knowledgeable.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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over a year old

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That is our customer support for you! Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Helpful for a non-Techy person
April 28, 2022

Helpful for a non-Techy person. Price was right and not having any trouble.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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over a year old

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DJ
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India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thanksgiving for your best platform. I am enjoying with your services

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Sehrish,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Our e-mails are put in spam more than we can count

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Switch from siteground and it's Better than siteground thus far!

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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over a year old

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That is so awesome! Thank you for your review!

DJ
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South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I don't know where domain is, I don't know how to connect it back. All my sites are down. My business is suffering. I never ask her to disconnect my domain

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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All good
April 28, 2022

All good. Everything has been working as expected. Just took my awhile to wrap my head around all of this again.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Kevin,

We are so happy to hear this. Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Spain
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Everything works perfectly,. Server always up, customer assistance is excellent

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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over a year old

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That is great! Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Colombia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Its a Normal experience
April 28, 2022

Its a Normal experience. We didn't find added values. Thank you

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi there,

That is so good to hear! Thank you for your review!

DJ
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California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A smooth process to update the system for our website. Every step is user friendly.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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over a year old

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That is so good to hear! Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great!
April 28, 2022

Great! I was reminded of needing to renew services and am grateful.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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over a year old

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DJ
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Vermont
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use, easy to build website, affordable pricing.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
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over a year old

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DJ
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Costa Rica
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The Technical Customer, Are No Very Help Full, Their are Not Been very Proactive When I Have Issues, I Have Been Thinking To Move To Other Provider

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Telephone customer service response is spotty at best.

Date of experience: April 28, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Michael,

Thank you for your feedback. We greatly appreciate it!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator