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Latest Updated October 19, 2008

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BlueHost has been delivering quality web hosting service since 1996. This company built its name on reliability and has been one of the most affordable since day one. Evolving with internet technology, BlueHost has maintained a dedication to professional web hosting, a factor that has kept them one step ahead of the competition. Going blow for blow with all the industry standard features, BlueHost makes a viable hosting solution for personal users and businesses alike.

Main Features Language Compatibility Email Features
Disk Storage
Bandwidth
Free Domain Name
Add-On Domains
Sub Domains
Parked Domains
Unlimited
Unlimited
Yes
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
PHP
PHP5
ASP
Perl
CGI-BIN
Python
Ruby/Ruby On Rails
SSI
Shell Access
Cold Fusion
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
POP3
SMTP
IMAP
Webmail
Email Forwards
Mailbox Aliases
Auto-Responders
Mailing List
Spam Protection
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Database e-Commerce Features Multimedia Features
MYSQL
Microsoft SQL
PostgreSQL
MS Access
ODBC/DSN
phpMyAdmin
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
SSL Secure Server
OS Commerce Shopping Cart
Cube Shopping Cart
Zen Cart Shopping Cart
Password Protected
OpenPGP Encryption
Shared SSL Certificate
Agora Shopping Cart
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
MS Silverlight
Flash Support
Streaming Video
Streaming Audio
Shockwave Support
MIDI File Support
Add own MIME Types
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Scripting Features Highlight Features Overall Rating
Fantastico
Blogs/Wordpress
b2evolution
Moodle
Mambo/Joomla
SMF Forum
Wiki
PHPAdsNew
PHPAuction
PHP Form
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
  • Free Site Submission
  • Support For Custom PHP.INI Files
  • Spam Assassin Protection
Uptime
Service
Bonus
Editor Rating
User Rating

Reliability (5/5)

★★★★★

If reliability is a concern, rest assured that you are in good hands with BlueHost. Your web content is stored on powerful Xeon servers, constantly monitored by a certified team of professionals and technicians. BlueHost performs frequent mirror backups to assure that your web content can be restored in its entirety. With diesel generators and USP power backups on standby, BlueHost makes sure that your data remains secure in the event of a power failure. A thorough operation in their data center gives BlueHost the confidence to boast an uptime guarantee of 99.9%.

Price Value (4.5/5)

★★★★½

BlueHost doesn’t slack on any features. The low price of $6.95 provides you with everything you would expect and more! They offer unlimited disk storage, unlimited bandwidth, 100 MySQL and PostgreSQL databases respectively, 2,500 free POP3 email accounts, the powerful Spam Assassin utility and much more. Managing a professional hosting account has never been easier with support for FrontPage extensions and state-of-the art e-commerce tools.

Control Panel (5/5)

★★★★★

Maintaining your site is made easy with the cPanel control panel. This amazing program allows you to control every aspect of your account from SQL databases and domains to managing your emails and accessing the site builder. One of cPanel’s best features is the Fantastico script installer which enables you to enhance the functionality of your site in few easy clicks. Incorporate a blog, guestbook or a robust CMS. Best of all, BlueHost provides a demo version of cPanel to let you get familiar with this exceptional software before signing up.

Customer Support (5/5)

★★★★★

A low price with abundant features would be negated without solid support, an area in which Blue Host excels. While maintaining your site should be a breeze, it’s always good to have a little help to fall back on. This is where a staff of trained professional comes in handy to make the save. BlueHost provides some of the best support in the industry via toll free phone number, email and a live chat system. Adding to their reliable namesake, BlueHost makes sure that someone is always on call to address your concerns as a timely fashion.

Overall Value (4.5/5)

★★★★½

The quality of service and support offered by BlueHost is hard to beat. Whether you’re looking to create a highly interactive site for personal use or a professional site to power your e-commerce business, this company provides you with all the tools to get it done. BlueHost’s track record speaks for itself with more than 500,000 domains hosted.

Get professional web hosting with BlueHost today. With NO hidden fees, plans begin at only $6.95 per month offering a free lifetime domain, a free setup and $75 in advertising bonuses.

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      • Spanners

        I tried quite a few providers over the years some have been ok some not so ok, LOL… I found Bluehost a few years ago when I was havng difficuly with another host, my only issue is that I didn’t find them several years ago, great company

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      • John

        I wonder how Bluehost manage to keep their hosting costs so low, $6.95 is a total bargain compared to a lot of the hosters out there. I’m not complaining though there set up is really professional and I always get decent throughput!

        • : 5
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      • Ryan

        I have been with them for almost year and never had any problem such as a long downtime. Their price is not cheapest but you cannot finding the most reliability in this price range compared with others. Their support is good but not best yet, they took 2 days before reply my question. Not bad but got 4/5 overall from me.

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      • Alex

        I have used Blue Host for my past two hosting needs. Previously Racknine was my host of choice, but upon seeing Bluehost’s prices and the services they offer, I was captivated into switching loyalties. Bluehost is the host of webmasters and casual webdesigners alike.

        • : 5
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      • Nitin

        Well, initially, I got attracted by the hosting packages, seems very reasonable. My small online business could boost up very well with the help of the services Blue Host provided with. Thanks

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      • Vinay

        I faced lots of probs initially with my business, one of my friends suggested to seek the services of this web hosting company. Blue host supported in creating more traffic to my website. I am happy with the immense services they endowed. Keep the good work!

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        • Noah

          I recently had a bad hosting experience with some free host I found on Google. I was in desperate need of a new, reliable host, and I found just that through Bluehost. In preparation of purchasing a new plan, I proceeded to call up customer service to discuss specifics on the hosting plan. The gentleman answering the call was well informed and very helpful. With that I went ahead and purchased a one year hosting plan and so far Bluehost has not failed me.

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        • Jason54

          I think bluehost is one of my favorite hosting companies. Their services are always up and the customer support is excellent. They also charge very cheap prices in relation to the high quality of service they offer.

          • : 5
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        • 8hady

          Blue host provides a really great service at a very affordable price. I think they are one of the best hosting companies around today. Their service uptime and reliability is perfect. They also have excellent customer support. I have hosted with them for a year now and have had no problems

          • : 5
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        • Web Hosting Reviews

          I agreed on Bluehost reliable. I had been with one hosting company because of its cheap, then I learned that cheap is not worth at all. My site had many downtimes and their support are lack of service mind. This is not say the support from BlueHost is best (that’s why I gave 4) but they are really good and helped me fixes the most of problems at least, even not timely sometime.

          **Be warned - stay away from 1&1 for both domain and hosting or you will absolutely regret**

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        • jackson

          Web Hosting reviews, I think the first think you should always do before hosting your site with any hosting company is check their customers reviews of their services. Some packages may be very cheap but once you host with the company you realize their services are not reliable at all. I’m glad you switched to bluehost because their services are very reliable

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        • Tofu2h

          I think bluehost is one of the web hosting companies which is rapidly becoming the people’s favorite. Most people I know always have good things to say about bluehost and they are always highly recommended. I host quite a number of my customers’ sites with them and no issues so far.

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        • Phillip

          Bluehost is so-so ok for me. Nothing special but never failed me for a year I’ve been with them.

          • : 5
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        • Patrick

          I had a very positive experience with BlueHost. I felt compelled to construct my very own website with a review on BlueHost, to inform other users on this superb web hosting company. I would recommend them to anyone looking for web hosting personal or for business purposes. Definitely, one of the best web hosting available.

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        • Papa

          Phillip the special thing is that they haven’t failed you. I guess your site has a very good uptime and you always get technical help when you require it. That is more that can be said for a lot of hosts out their. The reliability of bluehost with regards to all their services is what makes them special.

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        • I8M

          Customer support is one thing that is very important for me that is why I usually look at customer feedback on hosting sites before I avail of their services. I think BlueHost is one of the most reliable and offers a very affordable package compared to other hosting sites.

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          • Web Hosting Debate

            You got what you paid and that’s true!! Bluehost is not that cheap but you will get the most important part of web hosting - reliability. I had a bad experienced with some cheap hosting company with a long downtime and really bad support. Bluehost never disappointed me.

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          • Web hosting pal

            Bluehost never disappointed me. They are reliable and support is always good.

            • : 5
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              • Todd Smith

                I have used Bluehost from day one and would never change. The features and service you get for your money is worth every penny.

                I too have never been disappointed by Bluehost and would recommend them to any one looking for a great hosting company.

                5/5 with out a doubt

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                  • Reene Zundel

                    I think that blues host is becoming one of the most popular hosting companies on the Internet. With so many great features it’s easy to understand why. Everyone I know has never had a bad thing to say about them. I agree that they really are good at what they do…

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                  • Zacks

                    I never had any problems hosting with bluehost. You can find any cheaper hosting out there ($1 monthly maybe) but you you have got for what you paid. Their reliability is exception for me.

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                  • Flippo Le mans

                    Bluehost always does a great job so far so good for me. Their support always on time and 99.9% uptime guarantee is a solid.

                    • : 5
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                  • whreviews

                    The only thing I concern is the price. There are others cheaper services and you can save the money instead of hosted on Bluehost. However, their uptime is a solid and it is worth in my opinion. If your site down for a long long time then you may lose more than you save a little buck. You will lose customer and may your search engine ranking too. That’s why I have to stay with them even their price is a little high.

                    • : 5
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                  • bluehost is so so

                    Nothing special for me. Bluehost is a so-so average for me. 3/5 is a reasonalble rating for them.

                    • : 3
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                    • Rich Trease

                      Bluehost isn’t the cheapest option out there for shared web hosting. However, most of the extremely cheap ones are unreliable or ran by a kid who doesn’t know what they are doing. Bluehost has been around for a long time and they know how to run a web hosting company. They are worth the price. cPanel, the storage space, and bandwidth usage features on their web hosting is what brought me to them.

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                    • Jim Slate

                      I love BlueHost! I started my website about two years ago. Even though I’m pretty new to web development bluehost was willing to let me ask them some of the craziest questions they’ve probably ever answered and they remained professional. I give props to their customer support guys! They are very knowledgable and were extremely helpful!

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                    • mia

                      i can give it five because till now its working fine for me without any problems though faced some problems understanding the system but now its working pretty nice for me at least.all that i can say for this one is choose this low budget hosting if u r just starting your website networks…gud luck!

                      • : 4
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                    • carlos

                      the first months, all is ok
                      after that, the mysql server is down continuously, the site is many times at day down due tu “cpu excess” and so on.
                      if you want to kill your site, this is your isp.
                      if your site is not a homemade web site, you will kill with this people.

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                    • mkel

                      Here is my personal review on Bluehost. Their uptime is great and support is quality one. The only thing I concern is their price is not that cheap, but still, a good hosting company I really recommended.

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                    • duncan

                      bluehost has a good uptime but the price is a bit more than average. Why don’t you just lower the price a little bit. It could help attract more customers like me. I still not clear why bluehost has a bit higher price than hostmonster. They both are the same company and same datacenters from my own observation. Isn’t it?

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                    • joe

                      I am always confused with all the features provided by the hosting companies. Generally I don’t tend to go with cheapest since I have been burned few times with cheap offers. I have recently seen some good reviews about bluehost and I am planning to try them. I am just figuring out the differences between hosting companies since it seems they have different brand names. It is really confusing like hell.

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                    • Jane

                      Since I have started using Bluehost it has quickly become my preferred hosting company. I used to get so frustrated with the poor level of customer service at other hosts and I was shocked to see the excellent level of customer service at Bluehost. I also experience no downtime with this wonderful hosting company.

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                    • dessena

                      I like Bluehosts control panel. I move a client from there recently, and it seemed pretty decent. however, the reliability was TERRIBLE. It took me seven hours of (mainly waiting) to shift a small site off of their servers, which just isn’t on, really.
                      Their support wasn’t much help, pointing me to some status page, which didn’t help much.

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                    • David

                      Very poor experience. Their server would not allow me to upload files despite trying several ftp clients, including their own. Tech support was completely useless and obviously had no clue. They concluded with “hmm…I don’t know why it’s not working for you…” Finally, they refused to issue a full refund, withholding a fee for domain name registration despite the fact that they advertise that as free. When I told them I couldn’t find this policy anywhere on the website, they told me “that’s just the way it is.” Save yourself the trouble and start with someone else. Bluehost is not even the cheapest.

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                    • M. Riley

                      Although I have never personally tried them. I have thoroughly read their information as it was provided by a person who currently hosts with them. They are very pleased with the overall service they get from BlueHost. I think the prices are excellent and the service you get for the price is even better. I would not hesitate to refer people to this that need a low cost provider that offers a lot.

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                    • buZter

                      As many people say BlueHost isn’t the cheapest host but so what? Price is not everything - quality matters. These guys get the quality done right with no downtime and no major issues for over 8 months so far. I really like that they have so many options for support, even a forum where often others users can answer you even faster than tech support does.

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