I cannot recall how long I've been using Hostwinds, my best guess is about ten years. I am self taught because, back in the 1990's I realized that writing software would be useful for my business... See more
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The worst servers, hosting, and customer support I have ever experienced. Several times a year their hosting breaks down, and then they claim they are not responsible for its performance if you haven’... See more
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PLEASE whatever you do don't use this company! They are fraudulent, unscrupulous and a complete rip off. They terminated my hosting and then deleted all my expensive website info. I have NOTHING now... See more
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Finally just had them delete my account. Auto renewals, service fees that are unclear, terrible customer service. With how competetive the hosting market is, they could do better and so can you.
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Hostwinds specializes in web hosting and cloud services. Since 2010, our commitment has provided great hosting options at an affordable price around the globe. Additionally unmatched by our fantastic 24/7 support team and 99.9999% uptime guarantee. We consider our customer's family and provide them with all the excellent hosting services they deserve.
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12101 Tukwila International Blvd #320, 98168, Seattle, United States
- support@hostwinds.com
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2.3
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721 reviews
Replied to 75% of negative reviews
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Simple and efficient service!
December 22, 2022
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The support had a huge pacience with…
The support had a huge pacience with me, because the english is not my mother language. And help me a long the entire process
December 20, 2022
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Really quick set up and clear instructions
REally quick set up and clear instructions.
December 20, 2022
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The confirmation process sucked and I…
The confirmation process sucked and I cancelled. Went with a company that did not feel the need to harass me for my order
December 17, 2022
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this is my first time to setup windows…
this is my first time to setup windows server. Very smooth and easy.
December 13, 2022
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Smooth Setup
It was a seamless setup. Server was ready to go shortly after the order was placed.
December 14, 2022
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Nice service provider
December 8, 2022
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Excellent support.
It is easy to work with the service. Excellent support.
December 4, 2022
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VPS is useful
VPS is useful. But I choose Seattle host, it looks like all ips cann't connect in my area. Fortunately, the problem is resolved.
December 3, 2022
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Great experience
Great experience, great value, only thing was my wp installation was not in correct folder, prolly my fault though. Great service!
December 1, 2022
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I clicked on a link to renew a domain…
I clicked on a link to renew a domain and paid it. No issues.
November 30, 2022
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The whole process is self explaining
The whole process is self explaining, from order to configuration.
November 28, 2022
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Transferring to Ultimate Business was…
Transferring to Ultimate Business was not easy. To many technical issues and I still have to deal with Billing to get partial credit from my old plan to apply to the new plan.
November 26, 2022
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The service is perfect
November 27, 2022
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Very easy and simple process
Very easy and simple process. Completed in less than 5 minutes.
November 23, 2022
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wonderful customer support
wonderful customer support - a real person in the chat box, what a lovely change from other companies! And on a sunday too. Thank you for your help Alec, it was reassuring to know that I'd get help when I need it
November 20, 2022
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thank you guys
March 9, 2022
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Once you have the steps it’s very easy…
Once you have the steps it’s very easy to set up
November 13, 2022
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