What is Hostgator?

HostGator is a server or “Hosting Service” that hosts your website so it can be viewed on the Internet. It provides shared Web hosting, dedicated services, and reseller hosting to webmasters, small businesses and hobby sites all around the world.

Why Hostgator?

Hostgator is our hosting service of choice and for good reason.

HostGator has grown into one of the largest web hosting companies, hosting over 400,000 clients around the world.

  • The company was started in 2002
  • Head offices are located in Houston and Austin, Texas
  • They employ 450 helpful people.
  • 4.7 million domains are hosted with Hostgator
  • Hurrah for great support 24/7 Live Support via phone, chats, email
  • You get their 99.9% “Uptime” Guarantee
  • You get a 45-day money back guarantee
  • Hostgator is powered by Wind Energy (through Renewable Energy Credits to offset emissions)
  • Named 21st Fastest Growing Company on the Inc. 5000

Hostgator Support

Because support is key in the Web-hosting business, Hostgatyor keeps all of their support in house and available 24/7. If you ever have need to call them, your average wait time is only about one minute. Their skilled staff is helpful and patient. They also provides email services and WordPress backup for updating all of your WordPress sites.

Coupon Codes

The coupon codes below will give you a discount for the full term of your package. Its important that you change the coupon code already offered to ’wordpresshostingsale’ or ’25percent’ in order to get the full 25% off. This may be a little tricky so make sure you follow the directions below.

Code: wordpresshostingsale – 25% off

or

Code: 25percent – 25% off

Step by Step Registration Instructions

1. Register your domain name with GoDaddy.com.

2. Click here for Hostgator.

3. Click on “View Web Hosting Plans”

Hostgator Coupon Codes

 

4. Choose a plan that fits your needs. Most people only need the Hatchling Plan. However, if you intended to put up more than one website, the Baby Plan is the best choice. We use the baby plan.

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5. Now it is time to register. Enter your domain name and your coupon code. Be sure to enter erase the code that is there and enter one of the coupon codes listed above.

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6. Your billing information. Complete the account and billing information as directed.

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7. Finish Up

  • Choose your billing cycle. We recommend that you choose the 36 month cycle and save the most money ($44.55.) Three years of hosting is only $133.65.
  • Be sure keep track of your User and Security pin. You will need it if you request support from Hostgator.
  • When you fill in your billing information, it’s vital that you use a valid email address.
  • Review the details and make sure you are getting the 25% off rate.

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  • Now create your account.
  • Congratulations, your account will be created within 15 minutes and an email with your account’s login information will arrive in your e-mail in-box shortly.

Save that Email!

The email has valuable information you will need, so keep handy.

We will also need that email along with your user name and password in order to set up your WordPress site. Forward that email to us now.

Do not worry you will be able to change your passwords once we have completed your site setup.