WHDb

Host Color LLC is a U.S., Delaware-incorporated business with a data center located in South Bend, Indiana. They have offered Web hosting since 2000. They recently opened a Web hosting business in Europe with Fourth Color LLC, a Web site application provider. Currently Host Color provides thousands of individuals and businesses with personal and business Web sites. Most of their clients hail from the U.S., the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and European Union countries. They also have expanded their business into South-Eastern Asia and South America.

Features

All of Host Color’s hosting solutions are based on the Linux OS platform, and each package provides a variety of options for individuals and businesses. From their “Mini” plan to their “MultiDomain” option, dedicated and SSL-secure servers, users can find a range of solutions that add server space, bandwidth and other features as price levels increase from below-budget level to reasonably-priced business packages.

Although many features are listed at the end of this review, not all packages contain the same options. But, all plans feature domain registration (if needed), email, Web-based mail, SSI (Server Side Includes), PHP, MySQL database options, CGI, Perl, FTP access, free setup and FrontPage extensions (some services must be requested for server security).

Also, Host Color provides a company-owned control panel for users to administer their sites. They offer a preview of this control panel on their site.

Reliability & Reputation

Host Color runs its own equipment, servers and cabinets, located in data centers in United States and Europe. Although the U.S. data center is located in South Bend, Indiana, the heart of their IP network is centrally located near Chicago, ensuring minimum latency across North America and maximizing network performance. They use Dell servers equipped with Intel Dual Xeon 3.2 GHz processors and 1GB-2GB RAM, 80 - 160GB hard drives. The software they run includes Apache Web server and their Next Color control panel. Host Color’s hosting facilities are supplied with UPS systems, generator backup, VESPA detection systems, 24-hour guard manned security, redundant a/c systems, and fiber optic connection to five separate providers. They provide an unconditional 30-day money back guarantee if you’re not satisfied with their technology or services.

Pricing

Host Color offers a wide variety of hosting solutions beginning with the “Mini Pack,” which is well below budget price. The ability to prepay months and years in advance at a discount is what makes this option desirable for individuals who require a personal Web site. These pricing options are available for many other hosting solutions provided by Host Color as well. In most cases, users can pay for services through PayPal and most major credit cards.

Support

Host Color provides users with 24×7 online support tickets through their Help Desk, where you also can find animated tutorials, a FAQ, a forum and downloads. They guarantee response of your request in less than one hour after it is posted, but they state that, “Usually we answer within no more than 15 minutes.”

• Applications Available: b2evolution, Gallery, Joomla, Moodle, phpBB, Wiki, WordPress, Zen Cart
• Capabilities: Blog, Domain Registration, E-Commerce, E-mail, Forum, FrontPage Extensions, Multi-Domain Support, Webmail
• Control Panel(s):
• Database Support: MySQL
• Framework/Language Support: Apache, CGI, Drupal, Perl, PHP
• Operating System(s): Linux
• Server Type(s): Dedicated, Shared, SSL Secure Server

Coupon Codes

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• Coupon Code 1: Business hosting w/ unlimited e-mail - $6.95/month
• Coupon Code 1: Mutli-domain hosting - $9.49/month