HostMargin is an Indian hosting company that offers Windows shared hosting and domain registration along with VPS, online marketing services, and dedicated servers. Over the years, they have delivered reliable hosting packages and have kept their prices low.
Features and Ease of Use
Every shared hosting account is powered by Plesk which comes with a good number of features. Here is a rundown:
- Domain registration
- DNS management
- Unlimited subdomains
- Website builder tool
- SSL Certificate
- SEO toolkit
- Backup manager
- Unlimited databases
- SSD storage
- 50GB bandwidth
- 24/7 full support
Slow websites are not just a bane for users, but have the potential to drive away customers. With HostMargin hosting, you’re assured of fast page load time as they leverage NGINX and CDN to enhance content and application delivery. Your server will not just be fast, but scalable and highly available from any location around world.
Within minutes of signing up, you will be able to create a full website using their free website builder, which has an intuitive interface. This nifty tool allows you to lay out page sections such as heading, subheadings, columns, widgets, and footer by simply dragging them to place. Alternatively, you have the option to deploy any of the 100+ Open Source web apps such as WordPress, Joomla, and PrestaShop via their one-click app installer under Plesk.
Once your website is up, I would recommend that you optimize it for search engines using the free SEO plugins in your panel before you publish it. Don’t also forget to secure your files, personalized email accounts, or e-store properties with the Free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate.
Pricing and Support
Many hosting companies love to boast about their commitment to excellence and providing value to customers, but often that enthusiasm fades once you reach the end of their pricing pages. HostMargin, on the other hand, truly excels in aligning speed and reliability with their pricing. While the prices are listed in Rupees, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how affordable they are when you convert them to dollars. Currently, they only offer annual plans for registration. The payment process is convenient, allowing you to pay for your package through PayPal, bank transfer, or Instamojo.
When it comes to support, you may get the feeling that HostMargin isn’t as close to its customers as a good hosting company should be as they don’t have a live chat. However, they do provide telephone support, have an online ticketing system, and can be contacted via the messaging form on their website. They also have a knowledge base with just four articles. I wouldn’t even bother to look for answers to hosting issues in there as it’s pretty shallow.
