JustHost vs. LunarPages
When it’s time to search the web for a suitable web host there are literally thousands of choices you can make. We try to bring you the best, and compare them side by side to give you the best possible recommendation.
In this comparison we have JustHost, which is a relative newcomer to the hosting industry founded in 2008. But in a few short years they have acquired a loyal following with their very low-priced plans, great service, and excellent features.
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LunarPages started in the year 1998 during the dot-com “boom”, and have survived more than a dozen years with a sound array of hosting plans aimed at personal bloggers to large businesses. They offer shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting plans that allows for growth, flexibility, and adaptability.
Want to know more about these two outstanding hosts? Read on to find out our recommendation below.
Pricing
JustHost makes it easy with just a single shared-server hosting plan for just $4.45 per month, down from their regular $6.95 per month.
Lunarpages offers four main shared-server hosting plans. The Starter hosting goes for $3.95, Basic for $4.95, Windows Hosting for $9.95, and Business Hosting for $19.95. VPS plans start at just $22.95.
Products and Services
Lunarpages offers an array of “website solutions” that are keen for any personal or business website. These include affordable web design packages, SEO and SEM, and eCommerce payment processing services. Plus, Microsoft Exchange email is available for those companies that need extra email support.
JustHost sticks to the basics when it comes to web hosting. They do provide over $125 in free marketing credits for use with Google, Yahoo!, and Facebook. And they provide an anytime money back guarantee.
Web Hosting Features
With the JustHost plan client get unlimited bandwidth, disk space, email accounts, MySQL databases, and hosted domains. They also receive support for multi-media files and popular scripting languages. Clients also get a great choice of free software plugins to their websites including photo galleries and bulletin boards. ECommerce solutions are also provided.
With Lunarpages, only the Basic and Business plans come with unlimited bandwidth and disk storage space. Starter Hosting gets very minimal resources, but Windows Hosting is provided generous amounts of each. All but the Starter hosting get unlimited email and MySQL databases as well. All plans support the popular scripting as well.
Customer Service
Lunarpages offers business hours only telephone support, but 24/7/365 support via email and online ticket. They also provide an online “Wiki” section with helpful articles and tutorials.
JustHost offers 24 hour phone, live chat, and email support. As well, JustHost provides an online help center with entertaining and helpful video tutorials, articles, and guides.
Recommendations
Both of these reputable companies are worthy of consideration. But for the general website needing a fabulous plan at a great low price with plenty of round-the-clock support, JustHost gets our recommendation.
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