HostGator Serves Over Five Million Domain Names and Counting
The internet is unfathomably huge and is only get bigger as users grow more net-savvy. There are currently more than a billion websites online and competition for hosting those sites is fierce. HostGator Web Hosting presently has an impressive 1% share of that internet traffic by serving over five million domain names and counting.
What is a Domain Name?
Everyone has heard of a domain name, but many people don’t understand what it means. A domain name is a label that defines ownership or control of a certain virtual “spot” in the internet. Domain names also serve as host names that define Internet Protocol in regards to websites. If you have ever tried to connect to the internet and received a DNS error you likely wondered what that means. DNS stands for Domain Name Server or System. In the 1980’s the DNS was created and the extensions were defined, the most popular of which are; .com, .net, .edu, .gov, .org, .mil, .tv and .int. HostGator Web Hosting offers access to; .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .tv, .ws, .cc, .us and .bz extensions.
Why a Domain Name is Important
A domain name is basically a website’s home address in the virtual real estate of the internet. It is a combination of the site name plus the domain extension, such as www.HostGator.com. Choosing a domain name is extremely important to how well a website will perform. Domain names that are extremely long, oddly-spelled or offensive can put visitors off or be hard to remember, therefore counter-productive. HostGator has a domain-registration page with a search function for clients to check that the domain name they want is available and offers domain name registration or transfer services at very competitive prices.
Why Use HostGator Web Hosting?
There are hundreds of web hosting and domain selling services. HostGator beats out their competition by offering inexpensive access to the domain name and extension of your choice that is backed by six U.S.-based servers. The other hosts usually only offer two servers: one for normal usage and another for backup, with no guarantees whether those servers are in the United States. HostGator also gives their clients a domain name control panel, forwarding service for multiple domains, sub-domains and a registrar lock—all free of charge. Domain extension registry fees start at $15 per year for a .com site and go up to $59.95 per year for a .tv site.
How is Five Million Domains Possible?
HostGator isn’t the biggest web hosting service on the internet but it has a definite presence. It has managed to earn its reputation over the past nine years by providing great service and good prices. Also, since HostGator offers reseller hosting services their scope is broadened. Reseller hosts purchase server space from HostGator and re-sell that space to their own clients, so by taking on one reseller host client HostGator can actually earn multiple domain servicing opportunities. Whether the domain is purchased directly from HostGator or from a reseller it is always backed by HostGator’s technology and customer service.
HostGator Web Hosting is an internet powerhouse with more than five million domains in service worldwide. Less than a decade has passed since its founding, but the company has definitely made its mark in the industry. The HostGator Web Hosting story is one of success through hard work and perseverance by adhering to good business and customer service principles.
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