HostMonster User Reviews

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Site Hosted:http://exidon.com IP Address: 201.141.3.35
file limitation
I am quite some time at hostmonster now, recently I got mail to reduce file from 200.000 to 50.000. they did not mention that in their terms and conditions, neither on webpage, nor in my contract.
the think I like about hostmonster, is support, chat works all around the clock and tickets are answered fast. Take care, if you need automatic backups! Also server response is not always fastest, but I think that is logic taking their prices in mind
Review Added on: 2009-08-24


Site Hosted:http://www.KillNoLimit.com IP Address: 68.103.162.225
Great Service, Always up
I've been with HostMonster for two years and hosted a variety of sites over that time. I've never had a single problem with HostMonster.

I have called their customer support number a few times with questions and the staff was surprisingly knowledgeable, even when I asked SEO related questions.

I plan on sticking with them over the long term.
Review Added on: 2009-03-10


Site Hosted:http://www.ertekelem.hu IP Address: 76.127.142.203
REVIEW UPDATE -AVOID IF YOU ARE....
Avoid hostmonster if you are planing to have mysql database and over 500 visitiors a day.

The took my site down 3 times without any notice and blamed it on "extensive resource usage" The strange part is that nothing changed on my site script and daily visitors.. Its just their mood when they feel like lets mess with this user.. I assume I am targeted because their "unlimited storage" is getting limited I am using 14GB but the hard drive is at 97%.

It is very frustrating when they take of your site without notice as I was paying $$ for google ads and my site was down so all the clicks I paid for was in vain..

After the 3rd screw up with me I am leaving them for good time to go to godaddy

www.antihostmonster.com
Review Added on: 2009-02-26


Site Hosted:http://mikeunlandphotography.com IP Address: 98.215.21.203
Simply the best host for basic websites
I have been with Host Monster as a client and as an affiliate for about 2 years now. My experience with them has been five stars from the get go! There service is incredible for the price. The control panel is great and loaded with everything you need, including many popular scripts such as Drupal, Joomla Wordpress ect. Never had an issue with downtime or slow connections speeds.I can't really review the helpdesk cause I have never really used it. I send all my clients that have simple sites to host monster, and I get paid for it! The affiliate program works and i'm proud to be a part of it. I will say if you see a bad review for host monster chances are the site in question is probably script heavy with loads of traffic. If your going to have a large dynamic website, shared hosting is not for you!
Review Added on: 2009-02-10


Site Hosted:http://1stperson.com IP Address: 75.10.137.163
Watch them raise your hosting rate on renewal
I am no longer hosted with HM, having let my term expire. They raised the rates $2 a month upon renewal with no warning whatsoever. Their reasoning? It says in their terms prices are subject to change without notice. Good luck finding the renewal rate. It is not even MENTIONED in the reminder email they send out about the impending automatic account renewal. No price included at all, just a message saying they will renew in 15 days.
Review Added on: 2009-02-06


Site Hosted:http://www.windbandfm.com IP Address: 74.236.254.34
Online Support and Uptime is Outstanding!
I have been with HostMonster for two years now and recently renewed for another two. I can only remember one time when my site was down in the past two years and it was not down for long.

I just now has to submit my first Help Ticket with HostMonster for a MySQL database issue. I received a response in less than 10 minutes (at 3:30 am CST, no less). The support engineer was extremely helpful and treated me with the utmost respect. The issue was resolved in a mere half-hour.

I highly recommend HostMonster!
Review Added on: 2009-01-28


Site Hosted:http://www.badgevideosurveillance.com IP Address: 71.220.231.45
World Class Customer Service And Support
We know what the limitations of Hostmonster are.... and they are few!!

Our experience with the support team has been wonderfull and very helpfull. I would like to point out what it is like to have "OUTSOURCED" TECH SUPPORT!.... If you have ever experienced such a nightmare than Hostmonster is a light at the end of the dark tunnel!.

We have never been on hold for over 2 minutes!
We have never been treated with disrespect!
We have never been left with out a solution ever!
We have never had to call back to get helped!
We have never been brushed off or put on HOLD!

Now thats tech support!

If you have video feed going to your URL that is hosted by Hostmonster than you should call them and ask the best way to up/down load it to your sites server...

99% Of all unhappy customers are those who do not follow the rules they do not even ask about or know if they exist.
Review Added on: 2009-01-21


Site Hosted:http://www.spatnark.com IP Address: 10.98.1.150, 10.98.1.150
Beware the fine print.
You get what you pay for. Pay no attention to claims of "unlimited bandwidth and storage." The fine print states clearly that they can cancel your account for any reason at any time. A few years ago I was hosting Linux ISO downloads while their cap was a "measly" 3TB/month. I hit 2.1 TB during the 3rd month and they cancelled my account claiming I was "affecting other accounts." I negotiated to stop hosting ISOs and they recanted.

Still, not bad for the price assuming you do not take their marketing sham too seriously.
Review Added on: 2009-01-14


Site Hosted:http://www.digitalsmiles.net IP Address: 96.51.102.47
Front Page issues
Do not host with Host Monster if you or your clients want to use Microsoft Front Page! Very disappointed on how many times I have to re-install the extensions.

Help Desk is not any better, they say it is a Microsoft issue. Well hello, I have sites on three other providers and maybe once a year, if, have to reset them.

So, again avoid host monster for front page hosting.
Review Added on: 2008-12-09


Site Hosted:http://www.fleamarketexpress.com IP Address: 97.101.238.172
The Best
Host Monster is the best.
Review Added on: 2008-10-17


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