Best Shared Hosting Plans

ByJorge Pereira

Every couple of years I revisit some of the available shared hosting plans in the marketplace.

I have sites on every one of the short list – and it depends on the type of site/customer requirements that I make my decision as to where to place it.

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The short list:

Hosting CompanyWhat I likeChallenged with
namecheap.comWell priced shared hosting packages
Supports catch-all emails
Good price for domain names		Limits the number of inodes ( files) to
300,000 in some lower end plans – Plenty for smaller sites!
dreamhost.comWell priced shared hosting packages
Does not limit number of inodes		Does not support catch-all emails
hostgator.comI used it for years
never had issues,
When time to renew it was expensive		Got expensive
Does not support catch-all emails
Ideal HOSTING My Basic Requirements
  • Shared hosting unlimited files/folders
  • Ability to have catch-all emails (unlimited aliases)
  • Good management console ( I am used to cPanel but ok )

The other considered in my list list:

Hosting CompanyWhat I likeChallenged with
SiteGround.comNot sureIt is expensive for what I need.
Hostiger.comWell priced shared hosting packages
Digital OceanGreat for Kubernetes and full Virtual servers (VPS)
Great inexpensive VPS approach
Fantastic for developers		I do not want to manage a server.

There are many more, but these work for me!

Accomplished Information Technology services professional with over 25 years of experience performing technical pre-sales, solution selling, public speaking / presentations, consulting, project delivery and program management. Over the past few years, Jorge has focused on customers solutions in the areas of: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Workforce Transformation, End-User-Computing (EUC) Lifecycle Management, Modern Device Management, and Cybersecurity.
Additionally, Jorge is also an artist known for his whimsical doodle art and captivating fantasy stories. More on his creative side here

Disclaimer:  I work for Dell Technology Services as a Workforce Transformation Solutions Principal.    It is my passion to help guide organizations through the current technology transition specifically as it relates to Workforce Transformation.  Visit Dell Technologies site for more information.  Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.

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