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DreamHost began hosting customer web sites in April 1997. As of January 2008, the company hosts over 500,000 web sites. The company was co-founded by Dallas Kashuba and Josh Jones, now CTO and CJO respectively. The company is privately owned by its employees. The owners take pride in their tight-knit family atmosphere and invite new customers to become part of the family as well.

Features

This company offers Web Hosting using Unix only with numerous service plans designed to fit the individual customer’s needs. All plans include access to a web-based control panel to manage the account and its features. The panel has a community feel, with areas for customer suggestions, newsletters, and even a DreamHost Site of the Month.

DreamHost also provides domain registration, offering a free domain with any hosting package. For customers who desire a private web server, DreamHost offers a program called Strictly Business Enhanced. For a montly fee, customers have access to dedicated servers, giving freedom and security not present with shared hosting.

Reliability & Reputation

DreamHost is connected to the Internet via redundant gigabit connections with multiple carriers. They promise total network redundancy. DreamHost has been “doing this hosting thing since 1997, and in that time we’ve learned what it takes to provide rock-solid service and connectivity.” But perhaps the most interesting thing about the company is the “green” aspect…DreamHost is a proudly carbon neutral hosting company. The website boasts the company’s up-to-date Certificate of Carbon Neutralization.

Pricing

The company offers several packages at a wide range of monthly fees. Also, DreamHost offers the longest trial period in the industry…a 97 day money-back guarantee. The website states: “If you decide - within the first 97 days of your time with us - that DreamHost isn’t for you, we will gladly close your account and refund any payments you’ve made to us within those first 97 days.” This doesn’t include domain registration fees, bandwidth overage charges, and dedicated server payments, and is available for credit card and Google Checkout payments only. DreamHost promises no hidden costs and no minimum monthly contracts on any plans. A variety of payment options are available.

Support

At DreamHost, customer service is priority. The company promises to be friendly, helpful, and completely honest. The web site offers a “support wiki,” with extensive online documentation submitted by DreamHost staff and knowledgeable customers. There is also a discussion board to reference for answers not found in the wiki. E-mail support is available 24/7, and response time is generally less than 24 hours.

• Applications Available: WordPress, Wiki, WebCalendar, phpBB, Joomla, Gallery
• Capabilities: Webmail, SSH, Blog, E-Commerce, E-mail, Forum
• Control Panel(s):
• Database Support: MySQL
• Framework/Language Support: SSI, Python, PHP, Perl, CGI, Apache
• Operating System(s): OpenBSD, Linux
• Server Type(s): Green, VPS, Shared, Dedicated

Coupon Codes

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• Coupon Code 1: Use "WHDB50" to receive $50 off your hosting order!
• Coupon Code 1: Use "WHDB3FREE" to register 3 domain names for free!