HostGo In 2018: How Would HostGo Clients Review Them?

HostGo Hosting

HostGo is a host provider with a simple approach. Based in Indiana, the company offers low cost, high-end, and e-commerce hosting solutions, as well as domain registration, and reseller and affiliate programs. Extras and add-ons are also available.

Support

The HostGo website contains a number of tutorials, including Flash tutorials, for guidance on how to use common features like file transfer protocol (FTP), server side includes (SSI), MySQL and more. You may also contact the help desk, fill out an online contact form, or call for 24/7 support.

Features

HostGo offers low-cost, high-end, e-commerce, reseller, and customized hosting packages.

• 24/7 tech support
• Free and low-cost add-ons
• Guidance through a simple plan comparison sheet
• Free domain name
• Daily site backups
• Unconditional money back guarantee
• Webmail access
• Unlimited* domain pointers and parking
• Control panel
• SiteBuilder
• Free, pre-installed third party software with Fantastico Deluxe
• MySQL databases
• PHP Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) 4 and 5
• Ruby on Rails
• Active Server Pages (ASP) and ASP.net
• Perl 5 Common Gateway Interface (CGI), Python, SSI, and Java servlets
• Streaming audio and video
• Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
• Submission to top search engines
• Website statistics and log files
• Free promotion credits

Low-Cost Hosting

Chose from the GoSTARTER, GoLITE, or GoPLUS plans.

• Secure Shell (SSH)
• GoSTARTER
  • 20 GB disk space
  • 1,000 GB data transfer/visitors
• GoLITE
  • 30 GB disk space
  • 3,000 GB data transfer/visitors
• GoPLUS
  • 40 GB disk space
  • 4,000 GB data transfer/visitors

High-End Hosting

Ramp up disk space and data transfer with the GoCREATOR or GoINVENTOR plans.

• Unlimited* email accounts and aliases
• SiteAdmin control panel
• SSH
• CGI/Perl
• Dedicated Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Streaming audio/video
• 24/7/365 FTP
• GoCREATOR
  • 300 GB storage space
  • 30,000 GB data transfer/visitors
• GoINVENTOR
  • 500 GB storage space
  • 50,000 GB data transfer/visitors

E-Commerce Hosting

With Miva Merchant e-commerce software, HostGo makes it easy to design your online retail site through the ShopPro hosting plan.

• 5 GB disk space
• 500 BG data transfer/visitors
• 50 email accounts
• SSH
• Unlimited* MySQL databases

*When hosts describe anything as “unlimited,” it is typically boundless except in cases of abuse. A user may be charged a penalty or be required to subscribe to a more robust package if they are overburdening the servers.

Reseller Hosting

If you would like to be a host provider yourself, you can enjoy discounts with HostGo.

• 1-time setup charge
• Maintain a GoLITE, GoPLUS, GoPRO, GoCREATOR, or GoINVENTOR account
• The more accounts you sell, the greater your discount

Custom Hosting Packages

If you cannot find a HostGo plan that meets your needs, create your own with QuoteGO.

• Dictate your storage space and data transfer/visitors
• Dictate domain pointers and email account numbers
• Choose whether or not to include support for things such as PHP, MySQL, CGI, ASP, SSL, and CronTab

Pros

• 24/7 tech support
• Simple approach, very navigable
• Plans to suit a variety of needs

Cons

• Slightly more expensive than other hosting options
• Relatively small number of plan choices

The Verdict

If you’ve been overwhelmed by the number of choices and advertised features from other hosting companies, HostGo will be a refreshing change of pace. With this easy to navigate site, you can quickly find a solution for a small hobby site or a large e-commerce site. You even have the option to customize your hosting plan. However, if you’re looking for a wide range of hosting services and plans, this may not be the host for you, and the options are significantly more limited than with other hosts. If you’re new to hosting, this may be a great place to start, especially as they offer 24/7 tech support.