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Price Value: | 9.0/10 |
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Performance: | 9.0/10 |
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Reliability: | 9.0/10 |
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Control Panel: | 9.0/10 |
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Customer Support: | 9.5/10 |
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User Feedback: | 9.5/10 |
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Offering complete hosting services in both Microsoft Windows and Linux, 1and1 Hosting is a truly versatile web hosting, boosting all their customers' web presences with an array of fabulous features. 1&1 has a stated goal of creating innovative web hosting solutions at competitive prices without compromising reliability or strength. So far, 1and1 Hosting seem to be doing it pretty well.
Price Value
Choose between Linux or Microsoft Windows web hosting. All 1and1 hosting plans include a slew of website building tools for making your sites as interactive as can be, including blogs, easy RSS feeds, and easy email marketing. Customers also get full use of the powerful 1&1 Traffic Booster with Google sitemaps, AdLink banner advertising, and simple submission. Other features include 1&1 EasyLogin, 1&1 easyShop, and a suite of marketing tools. All 1and1 Hosting plans above the Beginner package include at least 1 more .UK domain for free. Get as many as 10 depending on the plan you sign up for. Many customers will also appreciate being able to pay for their 1and1 web hosting services using PayPal.
Reliability
1&1 customers get the peace of mind of having their websites backed by Norton Internet Security (optional), a shared SSL and the option of a dedicated SSL (depending on the plan), and a 99.99% uptime guarantee. Some plans even come with SSH access. All customers enjoy the power and performance of the multiple tier-1 data centres, each boasting multiple hard drives and dual routers with 40 Gbit connectivity (regardless of plan) backed by fail-safe after fail-safe. Facilities are fully climate controlled and powered by gel battery power banks with diesel backup generators.
Control Panel
The proprietary 1&1 control panels gives you full control over your web presence, with the ability to manage email, domains, applications, access controls, software, and billing - all from one -easy-to-use interface. You can get a complete overview of all your billing accounts and manage all your invoices. From the 1and1 Hosting control panel, you can also undertake professional online communications, web design, and track and manage all your most vital technical stats.
Customer Support
1&1 hosting features unlimited express support by email or phone with an extensive FAQ on-hand for quick and easy do-it-yourself troubleshooting.
Hosting Plans
1&1 Beginner: 250 MB disk space, 3 GB bandwidth, and 20 email accounts @ £1.99/ month (no free domain)
1&1 Home: 1.5 GB disk space, 20 GB bandwidth, and 400 email accounts @ £4.99/ month (1 free domain)
1&1 Business: 4 GB disk space, 40 GB bandwidth, and 1,000 email accounts @ £8.99/ month (3 free domains)
1&1 Business Pro: 8 GB disk space, 100 GB bandwidth, and 1,500 email accounts @ £14.99/ month (5 free domains)
1&1 Professional: 20 GB disk space, 200 GB bandwidth, and 3,000 email accounts @ £24.99/ month (10 free domains)