Founded back in 1998, iPage is now one of several hosting and tech companies owned by Endurance International Group (others include Bluehost, Domain.com, HostGator and SiteBuilder.com).
The company stood out for us immediately with its focus on a single shared hosting plan. There’s no need to scroll down lengthy comparison tables, weigh up the value of this or that feature or perform multiple price calculations: iPage is hoping its Essentials Plan – $2.75 (£2.20) a month initially over 3 years, $11 (£8.80) on renewal – will satisfy just about everyone.
The firm might have a point, too. Not only does Essentials have unlimited web space and bandwidth, it also supports unlimited email addresses, MySQL databases and even domains, a premium feature with most other hosts.
iPage throws in a simple drag-and-drop page builder, another feature often reserved for specialist accounts with rivals. There’s the standard 1-click installation of WordPress and other applications, basic shared SSL included, a simple shopping cart, and you get a free domain for a year when you sign up.
Support options include an online help centre, 24/7 live chat and telephone support, with a toll-free number in the …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac