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Review Summary:

By Mark Shroyer

Web Host Name: HostMonster (AKA BlueHost)
Overview: Linux based web host company who offers one package only for $8/month and keeps the entire process of hosting extremely simple.

Pros:

BBB rating is an A
(Better Business Bureau)
Unlimited domains, parked domains, subdomains, disk storage, file transfer, email accounts, email forwarding
Free domain, site builder with templates
Toll free 800# for free technical support
CPanel
Web file manager
Secure shell, SSL, SSI, FTP, Stats CGI, RoR, Perl, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Forums, Social networking, Blogs, CMS, etc.
Mailling lists & up to 750 outgoing emails per hour
99.9% uptime guarantee
No hidden fees
Anytime money back guarantee

... and more!

(*Listings accurate when published. Contact HostMonster for full details.)

Cons:

CPU & inode limits
Database connection limits
Web site speed throttled if limits are exceeded (but web sites are rarely shut down accept for TOS abuse)
Must pay annually upfront
No scalable hosting plans
(i.e., reseller, vps, dedicated servers)

(*Listings accurate when published. Contact HostMonster for full details.)

Bottom Line: HostMonster is a great place for those just starting out with a personal or small business web site and who have small to medium traffic and want things to remain simple.