At WebView Host We review products and services that will help you grow any internet and local business.

Today, we’re discussing NameCheap as a possible web hosting solution for your business.

This review will help you navigate all the information and make a proper decision, so let’s get started.

PRODUCT/COMPANY OVERVIEW

NameCheap is a domain name registrar and web hosting company founded in 2000.

It is one of the fastest-growing American companies according to the 2018 Inc. 5000.

With over 10 million domains under management, Namecheap is among the top domain registrars and web hosting providers in the world.

HOSTING PLANS

There are three shared hosting plans offered by Name Cheap.

Stellar:

The Stellar plan starts at $1.58 per month and comes with 20 GB SSD and three websites.

Stellar Plus:

Next up is the Stellar Plus option and at just $2.68 per month, you can host unlimited websites.

Stellar Business:

 

The Stellar Business plan starts at $4.80 per month and includes 50 GB of storage with unlimited websites and cloud-based storage.

FEATURES

Let’s look at some of the features offered by NameCheap.

Depending on your plan you can host one or more domains in your account.

Every plan comes with a free one-year domain name registration. And if you have a domain registered already you can easily transfer it to Name Cheap.

The easy to use cPanel makes 1-Click WordPress installation a breeze.

And if you want to build a website, they offer a website builder that is accessible from your dashboard.

There are several other awesome features like unmetered bandwidth and disk space, free SSL certificate, free email, and 24/7 customer support via live chat.

PROS AND CONS

Let’s look at some of the Pros and Cons of going with Name Cheap.

PROS

  • AutoBackup with all Premium shared hosting plans
  • Fully redundant compartments from the power supply to the network card
  • High-speed SAN for 100% uptime
  • Attractive introductory rates.

CONS

Now that we have had a look at all that is great with NameCheap, let’s take a look at some of the negatives.

  • Setting up SSL certificates is complicated.
  • No customer support via phone
  • They charge $24 per year for dedicated IP

FINAL VERDICT

Wondering what our final verdict is on NameCheap as a hosting solution for your website or business?

We recommend NameCheap because its user-friendly interface is helpful for beginners, and its speed and reliability will appeal to everyone.