Every once in a while, you come across a deal online that makes you think, "No way, that can't be real." This is how I felt when I saw that Limitless Hosting was running their 9th Anniversary Sale. They are offering hosting plans as low as $2 per year. That's right. $2 a year. That sounds insane, right? But the question is not whether or not the plan is good – the question is really whether or not a plan can be $2 and still be a good, and trustworthy deal.
• Shared Hosting – starting at $2/year (1GB space, unlimited bandwidth)
• Reseller Hosting – starting at $4/year (this is reselling hosting)
• VPS Hosting – starting at $5/month (SSD storage, root access, etc.)
They are also including things like a DirectAdmin panel and choosing your location for the server. On paper, so far, this sounds like an incredibly great deal. And who wouldn't be suspicious of a hosting plan that costs very little or even nothing.
• Super cheap – You can buy two hosting plans for less than just one cup of coffee.
• Easily accessible to beginners – If you want to try out hosting.
• They have a lot of options – Shared and reseller plans will share the same pros and cons as a VPS host, but you need to decide what's important to you.
These plans could be ideal if you just want to start a new blog or learn hosting or do some test projects.
• Very small resources – 1 GB of storage fills quickly.
• Sluggish speed – Do not expect blazing speed.
• Unconsistent – Some cheaper hosts have inconsistent pricing and service
If your site has ever crashed at midnight and there was no way to get help fast, you may run into trouble here.
Good for:
So, should you try it? Yes, especially for small projects, but probably not for large business. But hey, for the price of a donut - why not!
What’s included with the offer
Here's what Limitless Hosting is selling in their sale.• Shared Hosting – starting at $2/year (1GB space, unlimited bandwidth)
• Reseller Hosting – starting at $4/year (this is reselling hosting)
• VPS Hosting – starting at $5/month (SSD storage, root access, etc.)
They are also including things like a DirectAdmin panel and choosing your location for the server. On paper, so far, this sounds like an incredibly great deal. And who wouldn't be suspicious of a hosting plan that costs very little or even nothing.
The bright side of an offer
Why would anyone buy these? Well, here are some reasons:• Super cheap – You can buy two hosting plans for less than just one cup of coffee.
• Easily accessible to beginners – If you want to try out hosting.
• They have a lot of options – Shared and reseller plans will share the same pros and cons as a VPS host, but you need to decide what's important to you.
These plans could be ideal if you just want to start a new blog or learn hosting or do some test projects.
The Cautions
However, be cautious-but-cheap host has limitations. Some of which you may face include:• Very small resources – 1 GB of storage fills quickly.
• Sluggish speed – Do not expect blazing speed.
• Unconsistent – Some cheaper hosts have inconsistent pricing and service
If your site has ever crashed at midnight and there was no way to get help fast, you may run into trouble here.
My Opinion
Is Limitless Hosting's 9th Anniversary Sale worth a try? Yes, but only if you know what you're getting into.Good for:
- Small personal sites
- Learning how hosting business works
- Testing concepts
- Business websites
- Projects of importance
- High-volume sites
Final Consideration
At the end of the day, these deals are exactly what they are, incredibly cheap and somewhat risky. If you are simply going to tinker or try to learn then it is a "no-brainer." However, if your site is "important," then you may want to pay a little more to insure better stability.So, should you try it? Yes, especially for small projects, but probably not for large business. But hey, for the price of a donut - why not!
