WebHostingPad is an inexpensive hosting service that has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Perfect for bloggers, small businesses, or anyone looking for affordable hosting without too much hassle.
Incorporated in 2005, WebHostingPad provides shared hosting, VPS, WordPress optimized solutions and cloud offerings. However, in order to obtain the lowest rates, one needs to be prepared for long-term contracts – not for all.
The standout feature here? Low prices. Their future hosting plans are highly competitive, good for people with a limited budget. You get unlimited bandwidth, storage, and email accounts ideal for expanding projects or running multiple websites.
Among these are free domain registration and the Weebly builder to simplify life while creating a site. That said, their cheaper plans may not offer the resources some bigger sites need.
A huge plus is their use of SSD storage faster than HDDs, which means your website loads quicker. This is good news for your visitors and your SEO. A free SSL certificate has always been standard, and it is a big requirement now in terms of security and SEO.
Nonetheless, this is not a given unless you pay a premium, hardly ideal for people who want extra peace of mind.
WebHostingPad uses cPanel for managing your site. If you’re used to it, you’ll find it easy to transition and manage everything. Simple, one-click installations, for users of platforms such as WordPress or Joomla, are a stroke of genius, particularly for noobs. Managing or canceling your hosting account is straightforward, but some users have reported issues with automated renewals and obtaining refunds.
Unlimited bandwidth they promise but for which there is a fair use policy. So, while small sites will be fine, heavy users might hit some restrictions.
Support is hit or miss. They provide 24/7 live chat and email, which sounds ideal, however reviews online are mixed. People have reported quick, useful assistance, others have reported to have waited or been flooded with upselling. Also, no phone support which might bother those who prefer direct conversations.
As regards uptime, they guarantee 99.99% which is somewhat standard for hosting services. Reports suggest, though, that there can be occasional dips especially on shared plans. It’s good enough for personal blogs or small business use, but can be too unreliable for commercially demanding sites.
Their VPS hosting (via VPS Depot) provides dedicated bandwidth, as you are not putting the server’s power to use to share with others. This is accompanied by greater control and provides root access for those that require it.
Assuming you require flexibility and power, it is a reasonable choice if you would like to run several sites. Dedicated IP, firewall, and unlimited email are valuable extras.
Security of WebHostingPad is decent, coming with free SSL, DDoS protection, and daily malware checks. However, they are not rich for developer specific functionalities, and so may be a restrictive choice for those requiring more complex setup.
Moreover, they are not necessarily green – there is no listing of eco-friendly hosting projects etc., so if that matters to you, you should go other places.
Overall, WebHostingPad is for those who need a cheap host and do not need a bunch of extras. At its price point it does a decent job of providing the basic essentials, even though support and performance are far from ideal. Great for beginners or small projects that need an affordable entry point, but not ideal for complex needs.
WebHostingPad is an inexpensive hosting service that has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Perfect for bloggers, small businesses, or anyone looking for affordable hosting without too much hassle.
Incorporated in 2005, WebHostingPad provides shared hosting, VPS, WordPress optimized solutions and cloud offerings. However, in order to obtain the lowest rates, one needs to be prepared for long-term contracts – not for all.
The standout feature here? Low prices. Their future hosting plans are highly competitive, good for people with a limited budget. You get unlimited bandwidth, storage, and email accounts ideal for expanding projects or running multiple websites.
Among these are free domain registration and the Weebly builder to simplify life while creating a site. That said, their cheaper plans may not offer the resources some bigger sites need.
A huge plus is their use of SSD storage faster than HDDs, which means your website loads quicker. This is good news for your visitors and your SEO. A free SSL certificate has always been standard, and it is a big requirement now in terms of security and SEO.
Nonetheless, this is not a given unless you pay a premium, hardly ideal for people who want extra peace of mind.
WebHostingPad uses cPanel for managing your site. If you’re used to it, you’ll find it easy to transition and manage everything. Simple, one-click installations, for users of platforms such as WordPress or Joomla, are a stroke of genius, particularly for noobs. Managing or canceling your hosting account is straightforward, but some users have reported issues with automated renewals and obtaining refunds.
Unlimited bandwidth they promise but for which there is a fair use policy. So, while small sites will be fine, heavy users might hit some restrictions.
Support is hit or miss. They provide 24/7 live chat and email, which sounds ideal, however reviews online are mixed. People have reported quick, useful assistance, others have reported to have waited or been flooded with upselling. Also, no phone support which might bother those who prefer direct conversations.
As regards uptime, they guarantee 99.99% which is somewhat standard for hosting services. Reports suggest, though, that there can be occasional dips especially on shared plans. It’s good enough for personal blogs or small business use, but can be too unreliable for commercially demanding sites.
Their VPS hosting (via VPS Depot) provides dedicated bandwidth, as you are not putting the server’s power to use to share with others. This is accompanied by greater control and provides root access for those that require it.
Assuming you require flexibility and power, it is a reasonable choice if you would like to run several sites. Dedicated IP, firewall, and unlimited email are valuable extras.
Security of WebHostingPad is decent, coming with free SSL, DDoS protection, and daily malware checks. However, they are not rich for developer specific functionalities, and so may be a restrictive choice for those requiring more complex setup.
Moreover, they are not necessarily green – there is no listing of eco-friendly hosting projects etc., so if that matters to you, you should go other places.
Overall, WebHostingPad is for those who need a cheap host and do not need a bunch of extras. At its price point it does a decent job of providing the basic essentials, even though support and performance are far from ideal. Great for beginners or small projects that need an affordable entry point, but not ideal for complex needs.
Pros
- Affordable long-term pricing plans
- Unlimited bandwidth, storage, and email accounts
- 24/7 live chat and phone support
- Free Weebly website builder included
- Free domain name with shared hosting plans
- cPanel control panel for easy management
- Automatic malware scanning and quarantine
Cons
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Long commitment required for best prices
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Uptime and performance issues reported
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Limited to shared and VPS hosting options
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