Gwen is a web developer and software engineer who loves to get lost in JavaScript (and a good book). She spends her free time teaching girls how to be coders, and doing yoga on her balcony in the sunshine.

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Reviews

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS’ robust, global network of data centers offers blazing-fast speeds and unparalleled uptime, but it’s not ideal for beginners. If I had an improvement suggestion, I’d request instant customer service for all customers.

4.7
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RoseHosting

RoseHosting is one of the better hosts that I’ve come across. The shared hosting and VPS plans really stand out, and scalability isn’t a problem either. Add them to your list for sure, but you’ll also want to shop around and be careful of those optional extras.

4.6
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Eco Hosting

For more than ten years, EcoHosting has provided customers around the world with Linux web hosting, VPS, dedicated services, and reseller plans. Their customers enjoy personalized 24/7 support, and high performance courtesy of SSD-powered hosting services.

4.6
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HostWithLove

HostWithLove provides fully managed web hosting and dedicated servers to 6,000+ customers in the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Brazil, and Asia. The company has secure and well-equipped data servers in nine locations across four continents.

4.6
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Exoscale

Established in 2011, Exoscale is a Switzerland-based cloud hosting solutions provider run by cloud enthusiasts and individuals with years of experience in the IT industry. Since their inception, Exoscale has built a reputation as a trusted European platform for running mission critical workloads in the cloud.

4.6
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HostSailor

HostSailor operates servers with SSD in data centers located in the Netherlands and Romania. With their shared and VPS packages, customers can choose servers that run on Linux or Windows OS.

4.6
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Web Werks Data Centers

Web Werks Data Centers is a premier hosting company that operates Tier III and Tier IV data centers with 99.9% SLA uptime. The company offers standard hosting and dedicated servers along with software and e-commerce solutions to customers in 23 countries.

4.6
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ISPRIME

ISPRIME is a fast-growing IT company that was founded in 1998 by three budding entrepreneurs. With redundant networks and secure data centers, ISPRIME is a fantastic choice for customers who are looking for an all-in-one hosting platform.

4.6
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Argeweb

Dutch host Argeweb offers first-year hosting for only one euro, but its hosting plans get pricey thereafter. I'd feel better about this hosting business of I'd been able to summon a pre-sales support response.

4.5
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HyperHosting

Greek web hosting provider HyperHosting was founded in 2001. Its hosting plans are pricey, but you can get a free domain, and I found the pre-sales support to be prompt.

4.5
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Hosterion

For competitively priced hosting plans with one month free for an annual commitment, you could consider Hosterion as your Romainian host.

4.5
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Netsite

Netsite is one of Denmark's oldest web hosting providers, but its plans are pricey.

4.5
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Tárhely.Eu

Hungarian hosting company Tárhely.Eu started out in 2009. Its plans are competitively priced, but you have to pay for a few things that you might expect to get for free elsewhere.

4.5
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Magyar Hosting

Hungarian web hosting provider Magyar Hosting is based in Budapest. It offers several GDPR-compliant hosting plans with plenty of performance-enhancing features, but I'd feel better if I'd been able to summon some pre-sales support.

4.5
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Gandi.net

Gandi isn’t the cheapest web host, but the good news is that it offers pretty decent services at reasonable rates. It also has impressive loading times across Europe and the United States.

4.5
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Blog Posts

How to Cancel Your Account with Gandi.net

We put Gandi.net's refund policy to the test. We are happy to report we received our refund in full, even though we signed up for the cheapest plan. Did you sign up with Gandi and realize it wasn’t quite what you were looking for? Maybe you need a more developer-friendly host, or you need the range of beginner-friendly features SiteGround can offer. Click here for some...

3.8
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How to Install WordPress and Connect a Domain on Gandi.net

Gandi.net has been providing France-based hosting since 1999. It sells a range of packages, from domain names and SSL certificates to shared hosting and cloud servers. Did you select a WordPress-ready instance when creating your account? Good—now I’ll walk you through how to get it all set up. ‌GO TO GANDI.NET NOW Step One: Log Into Your Gandi Dashboard After you...

4.6
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How to Connect a Domain and Install WordPress on MilesWeb

MilesWeb claims to be the number one hosting provider across the world. It’s not, but don’t let that put you off. It does, however, offers premium features, 24/7 customer support, and an easy-to-navigate website. If you’ve decided to give them a try (why not, there’s a decent money-back period), this post will take you through the easy, ten-minute process to set up a...

4.6
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Introducing Jambo! The Cute, Unofficial Mascot of Joomla

Many of the most well-known open-source platforms have mascots - Tux is the adorable penguin mascot for Linux, we all know the little robot, Snoo, is Reddit's mascot, and even Drupal has the Druplicon. But do you know who is missing a mascot? Joomla. And while a 2016 effort by the company's marketing team failed to come up with a crowd-sourced mascot, three years later, a...

4.0
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How to Connect a Domain and Install WordPress on Scaleway

Scaleway is a French-based cloud infrastructure provider with multiple European data centers. Compared to some of the giants of the cloud industry, this is a small company, but with a 99.9%–99.99% uptime guarantee, depending on your plan, and fully scalable resources, it has plenty to offer. After an easy account creation process, I was excited to set up my new WordPress...

4.3
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How to Cancel Your Account with Aruba.it and Get a Refund

We noticed that ever since Hostinger reduced their prices, many users are closing their accounts with Aruba.it. Aruba.it may be the biggest web host in Italy, but this doesn’t mean it’s perfect for everyone. If you were disappointed by the customer service or just realized you need a host that can provide better features, this guide will take you through the exact process...

4.0
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How to Connect a Domain and Install WordPress on Aruba.it

Aruba.it offers a wealth of features for developers and for beginners. If you’d like to learn more about it, read my in-depth review. In this article, I’ll walk you through the process of connecting your domain and setting up WordPress. When you sign up with Aruba.it, you’ll receive a lot of welcome emails—most in Italian. Believe it or not, the screenshot below shows all...

4.0
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How to Cancel Your Account with MochaHost and Get a Refund

We put MochaHost’s refund policy to the test. We're happy to report we received our refund in full, even though we signed up for the cheapest plan. Are you considering canceling your MochaHost account? Perhaps you signed up and didn’t like that you’d needed to upgrade to get a WordPress one-click installer. Whatever the reason, if you’ve decided to cancel, this guide will...

4.5
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How to Connect a Domain and Install WordPress on MochaHost

MochaHost is a Silicon Valley company that isn’t as well known as some of the giants of the hosting industry. Nevertheless, it hosts more than 1 million domains and offers a wealth of tools for sensible prices (you can read more about the company in our in-depth review). If you’re ready to build a WordPress website on MochaHost, this guide is for you. It will take you...

4.0
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How to Connect a Domain and Install WordPress on Contabo

Based in Germany, Contabo specializes in webspace packages and dedicated servers. The company has 5,000 servers across two data centers, in Munich and Nuremberg. Have you read my in-depth review on Contabo and decided to give it a try? If you’re just getting started, this blog post will guide you through the steps to set up a WordPress website and connect your domain. Are...

5.0
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How to Create a New Account with Contabo

Contabo’s website looks straight out of the 1990s, and its customer service leaves a lot to be desired, but it’s not all bad. It offers decent service if you’re looking for a reasonably priced European hosting provider. If you’re just getting started with Contabo and you’d like a little help, this guide takes you through the entire process. It’s neither the best nor the...

4.5
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How to Cancel Your Account with YesUpHost and Get a Refund

We put YesUpHost’s refund policy to the test. We're happy to report we received our refund in full, even though we signed up for the cheapest plan. Have you decided to cancel your YesUpHost account? Maybe you’d prefer more customer service during setup, or perhaps you find the interface to be a little outdated. Whatever the reason, this guide will take you through the...

5.0
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How to Cancel a RoseHosting Account [+ GET A REFUND]

We put RoseHosting’s refund policy to the test. We're happy to report we received our refund in full, even though we signed up for the cheapest plan. You’ve given RoseHosting a try, but it’s not quite right. Maybe you’re looking for a bigger or more well-known host like SiteGround. That’s okay, there’s a seven-day money back guarantee, and the cancellation process is...

5.0
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How to Cancel Your Account with Hostwinds and Get a Refund

We put HostWinds’ refund policy to the test. We're happy to report we received our refund in full, even though we signed up for the cheapest plan. Perhaps you found the customer service agents not very well-informed or maybe you’re ready to upgrade to a more premium host. If you plan to cancel, this article will take you step-by-step through the easy process to cancel and...

4.7
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How to Connect a Domain and Install WordPress on Hostwinds

Hostwinds is a budget-friendly yet resource-packed website host. It’s not perfect, but it’s a versatile host, offering more than enough features for most people to easily get started. If you’ve signed up already, this article takes you through the entire process to set up WordPress and connect a domain. It’s easy and only takes a couple of minutes. ‌GET STARTED WITH...

5.0
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