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Everything about this hosting plan is unlimited. That's good, because you never know how much you are going to need. Take the unlimited MySQL databases for example – as your business expands, you don't want to find yourself in need of a new database without a place to host it. Other services may limit the number of databases available to you, but iPage gives you the freedom you require. The same goes for disk space, bandwidth and email accounts. It doesn't matter how much your headcount or traffic increase – this web hosting service will always have you covered.
Unlimited webmail is all very fine, but it doesn't count for much unless the email interface is up to par. Fortunately, this web hosting service includes a powerful email interface. You can email and forward documents, set up automatic responses and even filter out spam. Best of all, this email service performs virus scans on all incoming documents before they even reach your inbox, thus minimizing chances of infecting your computer.
Currently iPage is only offering one single linux based hosting plan, suitable for personal or small business applications. If you are looking for windows and/or dedicated hosting iPage is not an option. This can be categorizes as an advantage because of the low cost but there is no opportunity to upgrade the package as your business grows. You will be recommended to migrate all your data to other hosting company in that case.
LiveChat operators are front level agents that can assist you with basic issues only but the ticket response time is 24-48 hours which I consider as too much in case you have more complicated technical problem or your account is suspended due to high usage or overload. Still LiveChat agent assured us that the customer will be noticed before the account blockage. What is good is that iPage has strictly determined parameters of sent emails for example so one can prevent any system abuse.
iPage is not offering any trial period, nor even speed test file but customers can benefit their anytime refund policy. If you are not satisfied with their services you can cancel and receive a full refund if the account is in the 30 days term or the remainder of your current payment term. Unfortunately there is no possibility for monthly payments. The shortest contract term is 1 year but the prices are decent. The best suggestion is to sign up for 24 or 36 months for $4.50/month as the normal charge is $8.95/month.
iPage offers its own customized control panel which actually is user friendly and easy to use but its meager compared with cPanel or Plesk. However there is a Backup and Restore tool via which you can restore any file that you wish within few minutes. File backups are kept for 7 days. This feature is very convenient although additionally paid.
Thus the cPanel and applications are very simple, iPage can be recommended to customers with basic hosting needs who are very limited in understanding web hosting and maintenance. Customer support isn't too bad, though that might be an area for future improvement.

 Features:
More than any other aspect of their service, we really enjoyed using iPage’s site creation tools. Included in the hosting package, iPage allows you to choose between three easy-to-use site builders, which can help you build a basic webpage or more complex site with multiple pages. iPage also has blog and photo gallery setup wizards, and it supports numerous content management systems, blogs, photo galleries and forum plugins such as Joomla, WordPress, Gallery2 and Gbook. We would like to see the web hosting service add more programming languages to their repertoire because currently it only supports Perl and Server Side Includes (SSI). If you want to add multimedia files to your website, you will enjoy the fact iPage supports Macromedia Shockwave, Midi File, Flash, and Real Audio and Video.
You can access an FTP account manager, add unlimited FTP accounts and enjoy the benefits of anonymous FTP security. This protection includes support for .htaccess to control user access to directories with sensitive information.
iPage provides enough marketing tools to drive sustainable traffic to your website right out the gate. As is the case with many other web hosting services, iPage includes Google AdWords, Yahoo/Bing Sponsored Search and Facebook Advertising credits in their plan. Such credits are beneficial because they allow you to purchase ad space on those high-profile sites to drive traffic directly to your site. iPage also allows you to access online marketing guides and use Google Webmaster Tools to manage your website. A free Yellowpages.com listing and 60-day membership for RatePoint’s Newsletter Manager round out their set of serviceable marketing tools.
iPage provides access and error logs in addition to monitors that allow you to see how much bandwidth and disk space you have used. Disappointingly, though, this web hosting provider does not have a statistical analysis program. This would be convenient because it would allow you to see your site traffic and gauge your site’s overall performance based on those statistics.

Why Choose This Company

 You'll get free account-specific malware and spam scanning, domain verification, and a security badge for your site. You'll also be able to run a full security scan on your account once per year.

They have worked closely with Google to integrate the "Google Tools for Websites" into your hosting control panel. You'll have a single point of access for Adwords, your sitemap, site search and more.

iPage offers a wide variety of products, services and applications that will allow you to enhance your online presence and improve productivity.