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HostGator (866-96-GATOR) is a leading provider of web hosting, VPS and dedicated servers. Discover why over 9,000,000 websites trust us for their hosting needs.
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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Told to be a tech guy (years ago), but it was bad advice. Staff are multitasking when they would have trouble single tasking IMO, and they are not helpful to a non tech person like me. In fact they are very UNHELPFUL. I'm currently looking for another provider that actually provides intelligent support!
I have been a client for over a decade. It used to be 5 star. Now is 3. Constant problems with emails.
I will see why did i choose it, or i may cancel all the accounts if i don't get a proper service and good price.
I am continuously getting messages that my email under my domain name is too full and going to get shut down.
Transaction is wrong and I've not seen corrective action.
I like to check my stats daily. It used to take a click or two but now it is like 7 plus a password. I hate it daily.
Cant find the CPanel easily. I just want to access the databases and have clicked many times and still cant get to it. It is not as intuitive as it used to be.
I was referred by a business associate that uses them.
Would be really nice though if I could turn off the up-sell/cross-sell ads everytime I login to my account.
Recommended by a friend many years ago. I have stayed because of the customer service, where I can make a phone call, get a person who speaks clear English, and have answers when I need them.
Hostgator was great when I started however many years ago, but the price almost doubled and it's not worth it anymore, I didn't notice a notification on the price increase, but it doesn't matter - I'm gone.
It was recommended initially for cost and ease of use but the UX was not as smooth as advertised.
I'm happy with everything so far. The site allows me to change photos and text whenever I need to update my information.
The service was excellent, they always resolved my issues on the first go.
I like the new user interface. It is very friendly. I can easily access what I need.
I'm logging in for the first time and I immediately see an advertisement for additional services. That's really annoying. Hit me up after I've logged in a few times and I'd be less annoyed...
The insane pricing increase is causing me to find another hosting provider as its completely overpriced for a baby plan.
I don't remember. Price probably and maybe some promise about green practices.
Answer: SITEGROUND FIXED IN HOURS WHAT HOSTGATOR DID NOT OR COULD NOT FIX IN 9 DAYS
Answer: The chat will get you to someone but they will never know what to do to help you. Courteous but useless.
Answer: Hi Bill, We are most definitely a legit company. We've been in the web hosting business since 2002. We've recently been rated in #2 in the top 10 web hosting companies but The Top 10. https://web-hosting.thetop10sites.com/ You can also see our current web hosting offerings here: https://www.hostgator.com/ Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks! Erinn Reputation Manager for HostGator

