HostClear Web Hosting Review
Overview
HostClear is not new to the hosting world, but revamping their pricing and features in 2015 launched them into an entirely new category. HostClear uses shared hosting plans and offers a multitude of features to customize your blog or eCommerce site. They come in at an affordable price when you join their 36 month contract and have great uptime, as well as incredible customer service. If you are new to building a website, you’ll quickly discover that customer service can be your friend! So where does HostClear fall short? Well, after a very thorough review, I have compiled the details and will show you if HostClear can accommodate your business needs.
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Overall Rating
- Price 85%
- Support 100%
- Reliability 95%
- Features 90%
PROS:
- Excellent uptime
- Excellent customer service
- $200 in bonuses and credits to Google and Yahoo
- Lots of available features
- Unlimited Email Accounts
CONS:
- Limited features for larger websites
- Extras can get pricey
- Customization is limited
- Cannot change plans after purchase
Host Clear was founded in 2009 and specializes in low cost, unlimited hosting paired with excellent customer service and easy-to-use website development. Host Clear is proud to share their uptime which averages at 99.9% You can’t really go wrong with that. Host Clear has an in-house support team that is available 24/7 via chat, email or phone. The average response time is under an hour which is pretty much unheard of in this industry. Host Clear offers unlimited Email addresses, free marketing tools, a 45 day money back guarantee, and a free domain name. Another benefit of Host Clear is the $200 credit that you can use toward Google Adwords and Yahoo/Bing Ad campaigns. Host Clear seems to have filled the spot in the market made for first time website builders, making the process seamless and easy. They offer one type of shared hosting but allow you to use their custom cPanel (control panel) for free. The only downfall I’ve found with Host Clear is that you are unable to grow to more powerful severs. That being said, if you are looking for basic, entry level hosting and don’t think you’ll need to upgrade for a few years, Host Clear might be the right choice for you.
Coming in at only $2.99/month, Host Clear is a very affordable option. They offer one type of shared hosting and focus on customer service and an easy to use platform. At the price they offer for a 36 month contract, you do get a lot of features. The Control Panel (cPanel) is free and makes building your website a breeze. They offer 24/7 customer service and average less than a 1 hour response time. There is no charge to transfer your existing domain. On the downside, Host Clear does not offer SSL certificates and if you have a complicated website requiring a lot of features, you will find that the customization is rather limited. One thing is certain with Host Clear, they offer reliable, durable service at a fair price.
Host Clear has been around for a while and have acquired quite a few reviews. The reviews are all very similar which is a good thing. The reviews and customer testimonials all lead to the same place. Host Clear provides a great service, a very easy to use hosting platform with a lot of options. The ease of use is continually noted as well as the excellent response time of the customer service. The uptime has never been an issue. The biggest concerns that customers have is the inability to grow to more powerful servers and having to jump through hoops to get SSL certificates. This may be an issue to you, if you are running an eCommerce website with immense projected growth over the next 3 years. Customers also seem to be thrilled with the 45 day money back guarantee. If something doesn’t fit your needs, you have 45 days to decide for a full refund. With a solid hosting platform, great customer service and a very easy to use interface. Host Clear ranked quite high compared to other companies.
Summary
If you are looking for a basic, yet reliable hosting company with easy to use features and great customer service, look no further. Host Clear has a reputation of providing very reliable service with a high uptime to back it up. The customer service is on par with the best companies in the market. The control panel is designed for beginner site builders and built around its ease of use. If you have an eCommerce website, make sure you gather all details about SSL certificates before you purchase a package. If you have a complicated website, Host Clear may not fit your needs, as the customization for advanced web builders is lacking. At only $2.99 per month, they are priced competitively for those looking for basic hosting needs.