2 PureHost Reviews:

PureHost Introduction

PureHost is a US-based hosting company, headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. They have been providing hosting services to businesses worldwide since 1997, and they currently support more than 80,000 customers. Their hosting options are targeting primarily at business, and the features and pricing reflect that.

Services and Specializations

The first thing you will notice about PureHost is they don’t have your typical “Hosting for Under $5” banner flashing anywhere on the screen or big signs for unlimited hosting, because the under $5 customer seeking unlimited shared hosting is not who they are in business for. 

PureHost specializes in business solutions, so they provide the resources and options most business require. That includes virtual private servers (VPS) with dedicated disk space (2 GB) and bandwidth (50 GB), 200 mailboxes, a newsletter manager, 10 subdomains (with Unix hosting only), a toll-free phone number for your business, ad and search credits, built-in Google tools, and a storefront builder and management system. A free domain is also included for your first year.

Unlike most hosts, you don’t have to decide with plan is right for you, because PureHost only has one plan. The only choice you have to make is whether you want Unix or Windows hosting.

PureHost features a number of tools to help you quickly launch your website, including a site builder, Mojo Marketplace for a variety of one-click installations, themes, and plug-ins, and installation and consultation services available for an additional fee.

Additional Services>

If you need more than the standard plan, PureHost offers a variety of business-specific add-ons. If your company needs advanced email hosting, they have options for OX Mail or MS Exchange, as well as spam filters and additional mailbox storage. For eCommerce customers, they offer shopping cart services through ecwid, PayPal credit card processing, SSL Certificates, and product sourcing through Doba.

They also offer a number of marketing services designed to increase traffic to your website, including search engine optimization (SEO) tools, Google Apps for Work, email marketing services through Constant Contact, SubmitNet services, online advertising with YP.com, LocalLife to help local customers find your business, and a Facebook business page solution.

Infrastructure

PureHost’s servers are located in Boston, Massachusetts. They utilize two data centers, which combined cover over 2,400 square feet and include thousands of servers. Both data centers feature around the clock security, N+1 power, and identical network architecture and equipment. 

They utilize a pooled server environment, so your site’s information is available on nearly any server, meaning customers reach your page faster and you experience fewer service interruptions. Their front-end network features redundant routers connecting via BGP to multiple providers world-wide.

Support and Customer Service

PureHost prides itself on their level of customer service. As such, they have nearly 100 agents ready to assist customers through an online support console, live chat, and telephone support. Support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you don’t need direct support, they also have a large knowledgebase available on their website to assist you.

It’s particularly nice to see a hosting company that puts its phone number on the support page, when so many have moved to an almost exclusively online system.

Security and Backups

PureHost offers a number of security features available at an additional cost. Their backup and restore service provides automatic online backups, automatic restoration for lost files, version control, and more. They also offer three levels of malware protection, from simple malware and bot scans to automatic malware removal and firewall service.

Billing and Payment Policies

PureHost accepts card payments and checks (though credit cards are the preferred method). All initial payments are due at sign up and all additional payments are due at the time of the invoice (non-credit card payments are due within 30 days of invoice). If payment is not received, PureHost can terminate your service and delete all data on your servers at their discretion.

PureHost offers a 30-day money back guarantee.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a web host that specializes in business hosting and understands the unique needs that brings to the table, PureHost is definitely worth considering. They won’t trouble you with a ton of up front choices. Instead they offer a simple, one-size VPS solution that you can customize with other features and add-ons.

Businesses looking for assistance with their website will appreciate the “Jumpstart” program, which includes assistance with installing basic websites or WordPress sites, as well as their professional web services, which are available to help design and maintain your site.

Ecommerce businesses will also appreciate the variety of add-ons available to increase exposure and revenue to your store. The turn-key Doba service should especially appeal to those who want to quickly get a store up and running, but don’t want to maintain their own inventory.