HostForWeb
★★★★★ 4.6 · 14 Reviews
What is HostForWeb?
HostForWeb is a web hosting company which started its services in the fall of 2001. Since then we are constantly improving the quality of service and we have more and more happy customers some of which are with us from the very beginning. By constantly implementing security and performance enhancements of our infrastructure we ensure the reliable and fast service all of you are looking for. We are always prone to go the extra mile to seek and implement the best technologies available and we do not make any compromises when building our state of the art hosting infrastructure. The great variety of services we offer provide the most appropriate solution for any kind of website or platform you might need to build. Starting with our shared and reseller packages mostly used for personal or small business websites and getting up to the cloud and dedicated servers you will definitely find the platform that suits you needs best in such way that you can get the most value for your money. We focus most of our efforts on our Virtual servers which are currently our most popular product - beneficial with blazing fast setup, reliable and easy scalable resources and reasonable price. This makes our VPS servers the most desired product for all clients with the idea to achieve something big. Our work is mainly focused on three key aspects - ultimate quality of support, 24/7 access to expert advice and the most user-friendly and handy tools our clients need. Our support team consists of highly knowledgeable experts, with attention to detail and friendly approach to customers. They are constantly developing their skills so we can assist you with even the latest technologies available. On the other hand you can rely on our experts 24/7/365 which ensures that anytime you have any issue we will be there for you to assist and you do not need to worry about your services. Our easy to use tools including our support desk, billing system and live chat allow you to run your business smoothly, efficiently and without any worries. If you are looking towards the best service and support on a reasonable price you should definitely try our services and you will never need to look for another hosting provider again.
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HostForWeb Reviews (14)
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Review Summary
Generated using AI from real user reviews
HostForWeb earns overwhelming praise for responsive support and reliable uptime, though one long-term user reported serious stability problems.
Across 12 highly positive reviews, users consistently highlight fast email responses (often within 15 minutes), knowledgeable staff, and minimal downtime. Many emphasize competitive pricing, easy setup, and strong server performance even under traffic spikes. Users value the control panel's usability and appreciate proactive features like backup tools. Support quality stands out as a particular strength—reviewers note staff take time to understand issues rather than rushing through tickets.
One dissenting 1-star review from a 7-year customer paints a starkly different picture: sites going down for hours, unreliable email, and service falling short of "basic business standards" despite the reviewer's technical expertise. This contrasts sharply with the consensus but suggests potential reliability gaps for certain account types or time periods.
The remaining two 4-star reviews are positive overall, with one noting support can be less patient with beginner questions. Pricing consistently ranks as a strength across reviews. The bulk of evidence points to a solid, affordable host with excellent customer service, though the single long-term failure case warrants caution if stability is mission-critical.
★★★★★
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
“I must say after switching to Hostforweb I have never…”
I must say after switching to Hostforweb I have never been happier with my hosting. This is just awesome! Since the time I switched over to Hostforweb I have had no problems at all. Knowing that I can access this level of technical support, I am very pleased to have chosen their hosting service over the competition. So far The uptime has been better then they say it is and I've had nothing but the best technical support from them. I just wanted to submit this review hoping other people who are in the same position I was in awhile ago will find it and know where to go for good quality hosting.
★★★★★
Thursday, February 5, 2015
“No long history with these folks yet however I must…”
No long history with these folks yet however I must make these observations because fair is fair: I and some others were forced to change hosts due to our host went out of business. I went with Hostforweb based on the number of positive reviews from users. Hostforweb reliability and support have been flawless. I have not had a single issue. Immediate account setup and I had a number of questions that I sent via email and they were answered precisely, accurately, logically and in easy to understand terms in less than 15 minutes every time. So far everything is good...if it changes I will post again but for now I and my 8 customers in the USA are happy.
★★★★★
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
“Amazing. Would recommend these guys to anyone. As a small…”
Amazing. Would recommend these guys to anyone. As a small web design company our last hosts caused us no end of grief, but they've been brilliant - easy to set up. They have great customer support. I had a couple of questions during the initial setup, I received very quick and informative responses from the staff at Hostforweb, inc. I love the prices. The server was down for about 15 minutes one month. That's pretty good up time! As far as the up-time. It is very good. I have monitoring software for keeping up-time statistics and so far the up-time is unparralled. I am very happy with their support and i do recommend them for anyone who looks for the best web hosting provider.
★★★★★
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
“I have been running my wordpress blogs (3 blogs) with…”
I have been running my wordpress blogs (3 blogs) with Hostforweb for about 4 months. They offered 30% off the price coupon code in the beginning of Autumn, 2014 - I decided to catch that opportunity and saved good sum of money for my future project. BTW, their customer support was very helpful in transferring my files (blogs) to their web servers. I also got Private SSL and 1-year Domain Registration for free. They have manage to keep my site running smoothly even when it has grown 5 times bigger than it was with the previous hosts and, I must say, always with excellent service and response times. Their plans' capacity might not be amazingly huge, but it's reasonable and fair. I recommend this web host, at least I know that my website hosting is secured for years to come!
★★★★★
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
“Nice people, decent service plans, cheap cost, but it just…”
Nice people, decent service plans, cheap cost, but it just isn't worth the continual headache of your site being down and your email bouncing (sent and received). I was a customer for about 7 years and have a lot of technical knowledge (I write software and build websites) and they just weren't up to basic business standards. My sites would be down for hours at a time. The best thing I ever did was switch to a better host.
★★★★★
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
“Hostforweb rocks, because they helped me with my issue I…”
Hostforweb rocks, because they helped me with my issue I had with my emails. To be honest I did not expected to get answer from them so fast. I waited for about 15 minutes. In a few words I have to say they are great provider. My site as well as my emails is very fast. Support works very fast as well. So, taking into the account their price I have to say that I’m working with one of the best providers. Keep such a good service!
★★★★★
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
SuaresPS“I switched to Hostforweb after a bad experience with another…”
I switched to Hostforweb after a bad experience with another host. I paid via paypal, everything went ok. They have several affordable packages and have generally been very good to me. No downtime, speedy connection. Everytime I got some questions, I ask them online, no waiting times, there is always some one waiting there online to help us, it's just amazing. Good support information including knowledgebase and regularly updated system status. Their plans are quite cheap when you figure what you're getting for them. I really recommend this company. I am planning to use their reseller package for a long long time.
★★★★★
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
PVdesign“I found Hostforweb to be very helpful and competent in…”
I found Hostforweb to be very helpful and competent in answering any questions or making changed to my site. Admittedly I am only hosting html based site, but have a steady flow of visitors, who extremely rarely report downtime. I use them for my web and email hosting and they have been very reliable with nearly no downtime since we've been using them. This service allows for easy setup of websites and emails, modifications, and monitoring through their control panel user page. Online explanations of features and instructions are clearly written. Very Good Uptime, Great Support, Good Features. No major problems. Very professional staff.
★★★★★
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
http://geo-dev.org/“Can express the point that Hostforweb is awesome, the support…”
Can express the point that Hostforweb is awesome, the support is professional when they aren't being asked any newbie's questions. The price can't be beat, the Control Panel is really easy to use. The site has always powered my web site with ease, no matter how much burst in traffic i get, it still runs very fast. Uptime since I moved has been 100% and the server is always fast and stable. It may be $12.95/month for business pro plan, but for this kind of service, i will gladly pay it. My site it ultra-fast these days and I'm a very happy customer. Back to my experience with Hostforweb for last couple months - I would say you can rely on it.
★★★★★
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
“After browsing all the hosts available on the net, Hostforweb…”
After browsing all the hosts available on the net, Hostforweb seemed to have the best prices for the best services. So, I decided to give them a try. I'm so satisfied with this host, my business now has grown rapidly, I have a different hosting accounts with Hostforweb, and everything continues to be smooth. For any help or issues I have, I can count on their willingness to go the extra mile just to ensure I'm happy. Site is extremely fast to load and has had almost perfect uptime. The features they offer are nearly endless, and their customer support is simply outstanding. 9 out of 10 is my final rating of this web host.