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iPage Web Hosting Review

ipage web hosting reviewIf longevity is any indication, iPage certainly knows how to stay on top of the website hosting game.

iPage has been web hosting provider since 1998 and has consistently offered premium website hosting features with an all-in-one competitive rate. With more than 10 years of web hosting experience under its belt, iPage has become one of the most popular website hosting providers with millions of domains and websites under its management and customers from over 150 countries subscribed to its services.

iPage’s customer support has won numerous awards over the years, as well as awards for its features and overall performance as a web hosting provider.

Green web hosting is also a part of iPage’s service. Renewable energy credits are purchased to match 100 percent of the energy consumed to power the servers, data centers and offices, which basically means that iPage’s millions of customers are owners of eco-friendly websites.

 iPage Web Hosting Prices and Plans

 iPage has separated itself from its competitors by simplifying the lives of its customers. There is only one service package that is being offered by iPage which includes a myriad of premium features and credits that other website hosting companies offer separately and with additional costs.

The regular package rate for iPage web hosting is $7.95 per month but the company regularly offers discounts and promotional rates. Currently, iPage is offering its web hosting services for a low price of $3.50 per month for the first year of service depending on the service period.

iPage requires an outright payment upon registration, with service periods ranging from 12-36 months.

  • With the ongoing promotion, the 12-month service period is charged at $4.95 per month, requiring an outright payment of $54 for 12 months.
  • For 24 months, an outright payment of $84 is required with a $3.50 per month rate
  • For 36 months, an outright payment of $126 is required with a $3.50 per month rate

iPage offers dynamic features at a low rate which is perfect for small to medium business, personal website owners and large businesses alike. This single price point allows website developers and administrators to expand their websites to match their business’ needs.

Customers can add other services such as search engine submission, identity theft and data security features and daily site backup for an additional cost.

 Guarantees

 It is not uncommon for website hosting companies to offer money-back guarantees to its new customers but iPage is a cut above the rest with an Anytime Money-Back Guarantee.

Customers can get a full refund if services are cancelled within 30 days of registration. Any other time, the remaining balance of the current and succeeding payment terms will be refunded. It should be noted though that a $15 domain registration fee is non-refundable. Customers will be able to keep the domain name for the remainder of the registered period.

High-quality and reliable customer support is also a major part of iPage’s customer satisfaction guarantees. Customers won’t be subjected to long wait times when they call iPage’s toll-free number as the company ensures that all callers will be able to connect to a customer service representative in less than two minutes.

Uptime of up to 99.9% is also guaranteed for all iPage websites. iPage makes use of multiple servers in different locations, making sure that no matter what technical issues a single server may have, it will have no effect on your website’s availability or loading time. Data have mirror copies in backup servers which will automatically start running if a server fails.

 Features

 iPage customers will enjoy unlimited bandwidth, disk space, domains and MySQL databases. Other website hosting providers charge additional fees for these features. Also included is a personalized domain name of your choice, a choice between two site builders, access to over 100 website design templates and CMS integration.

Google Control Panel is integrated on iPage’s hosting control panel. Google Tools for websites are easily accessible through the control panel of your iPage control panel. The Google Tools include access points for AdWords, site map, Google search for your website and other useful features that are powered by Google. This is a definite advantage for business websites.

You can also create an unlimited number of email accounts that are connected to your domain (yourname@yourdomain.com). You will be able to access your email from virtually anywhere using your smartphone. Email that you receive will also be checked for viruses and spyware, giving you premium email security at a low cost.

eCommerce integration is possible and easy. A free online store is included in the package, as well as a shopping cart of your choice and PayPal integration. Your customers will also be able to shop securely with Shared SSL security.

On top of all those features, iPage also provides over $200 worth of marketing credits from Facebook Advertising, Google AdWords, Yahoo/Bing sponsored search and a Yellowpages.com listing. You will also be provided your own toll-free and VOIP number.

 Support

 iPage’s support team is 100% based in the US and no technical or customer service department is outsourced.

The toll-free number is available 24/7 and as previously mentioned, the average wait time for phone support does not go beyond two minutes. Customers can also email their inquiries and issues, or connect with a representative through online chat.

iPage also has an extensive Help Center where customers can search for common issues and questions and its solutions and answers. There are tutorials for all stages in a new customer’s website building and publishing, site transferring, email setup and other procedures that are commonly used when starting with iPage website hosting.

 Ease of Use

 iPage gives its customers two options in website builders and both are in Drag-and-Drop formats. Customers can simply select a theme or choose from templates then customize and personalize the content. Within a few hours, a new website can be built and published.

Install wizards are also available for blogs, photo galleries and other website applications. These wizards provide step-by-step instructions on how to install these applications with options for customization.

Scripts are easy to install while some are already available for use. Simply add them to your website. iPage offers a lot of tutorials and how-to articles on its support page, including tips and tricks on how to maximize your chosen CMS and how to improve your website statistics.

One thing that iPage frequently emphasizes is its commitment to providing real solutions to real customers which is evident from its superb customer support, competitive rates and premium features and inclusions.

Summary

iPage is one of our tops picks for hosting providers. If you compare cost per month plus features, you can NOT beat the deal you get with iPage web hosting.

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