Hostony

Top Ten Rank:	1
Rating:	10
Monthly Price:	$4.95 – $11.95
Diskspace:	400-600 GB
Bandwidth:	4-6 TB
Number of shared packages:	4
Setup:	Free

Overview

Fast improving web hosting company – Hostony.com – is one of the leading providers on the market. A wide range of hosting service is supported: from cheap shared packages up to managed dedicated solutions.

The company provides various development tools and scripting instruments depending on the platform you choose. This host also uses progressive technologies for shared hosting, reseller solutions, creating virtual private servers, managing servers and their work in general.

Features

As it was mentioned above, you can select one of the following: shared package, private labeled reseller package, bulk reselling, virtual private server or entire dedicated server.

Hostony is a pioneer of providing a Multiple Domain Hosting. So you can create and manage many domains within a single hosting account. Only multi-domain-hosting allows you to control resource usage efficiently and get the most of your account.

Hostony’s shared packages are Profi, Special and Commerce. Shared hosting is available for Linux and Windows operating systems and differs with supported tools. Abundant disk space and rich bandwidth allow you to make a big use of your site. Ordering any of their shared packages you will be able to create unlimited ftp and e-mail accounts, unlimited e-mail forwarders and aliases. You can also add unlimited subdomains and parked domains. Special and Commerce plans support the creating of unlimited domains.

Linux plans are completely ready for e-commerce as there are pre-installed scripts for the 4 shopping carts (!) and SSL Certificate support. You can easily install osCommerce, CubeCart, ZenCart and Agora Shopping Cart and conduct your secure and profitable on-line business.

You can also find a private labeled reseller as well as bulk reselling packages available on Linux and Windows. If you decided to become a web host – Hostony’s private labeled reseller solutions will definitely fit your requirements. They offer two-level control panels (for a hosting provider and for end-users), private name servers, unlimited domains, unlimited subdomains, unlimited MySQL databases etc. As a hosting provider you will be able to create your own hosting packages and assign them to your clients. Linux resellers packages are powered by cPanel/WHH and Helm control panel is rendered for Windows.

Hostony offers a wide variety of VPS plans depending on disk space and technical specifications. You can select the control panel to your taste: Webmin, Plesk or cPanel. However, Webmin administration requires more experienced skills, than Plesk or cPanel. Of course, the most advanced control panel for VPS is cPanel which is non-sophisticated solution for managing a virtual private server. Think it is the best way to run a VPS at all.

Support

Hostony’s team are ready to help you 24×7. They provide automated ticketing system, so you can opt to submit a ticket via Hostony’s site or just via your personal support centre. You can also use a live chat to get a fast reply to your question.

Now flash-movie tutorials are available. You can check this video-FAQ to learn fundamentals of working with cPanel, WHM, Helm, Plesk, Virtuozzo, osCommerce, e-mail clients. There is even a video Webmin Guide.

Community collaboration is accomplished with an on-line forum. You can find some tips and howtos here as well as the hottest news and discussions.

You can also submit a ticket or send an e-mail addressed to the Billing Department, to find out all your billing matters.

More Advantages

Hostony grants a Free Domain Name to every new customer regardless of payment period you select. Hostony provides one of the most profitable Affiliate programs, so you have the chance to earn regular money without putting any efforts.

Conclusion

We do not attract your attention to their 99% Uptime Guarantee, Moneyback Guarantee, Price Free Guarantee, Free Upgrades, Powerful Servers and Super Reliable Software. These are industry standards that every single hosting service provider should follow. The one thing is obvious for sure – these guys know ‘what is hosting’.