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The web hosting industry is extremely competitive, with almost 25 thousand web hosting providers competing for your business at any given point in time. To grab your attention, many of them will offer extremely low prices, while some will simply add more features and benefits to the plans. While price comparisons are generally simple to conduct in other industries, in web hosting, it can be quite confusing, considering all of the plan features that must be compared as well. Many people also fail to realize the differences in payment structure, as well as other pricing factors, such as fees and startup costs.
Web hosting pricing has become very confusing over the last several years, with many web hosting companies changing the way they advertise their plan pricing. It can be discouraging after purchasing a web hosting plan, only to find out that the monthly cost is much higher than was expected.
Many web hosting companies are using deceptive marketing tactics to attract new customers without actually lowering the price. It is important to know the various aspects of web hosting pricing before comparing plans. When comparing plans it is best to consider the cost of all the features and the number of features offered. At Free Range Cloud, we are very forward with our pricing and show you both our setup fees and monthly pricing directly on our product listings rather that trying to hide pricing from prospective customers.
In the web hosting industry, pricing is not always what it seems, especially for the novice webmaster. Make sure you investigate the true cost of prospective hosting plans before making any commitments.
Unexpected or hidden fees is another pricing factor to consider when purchasing a hosting plan. The first fee to look for is the setup fee. Many hosting plans charge around $50 for a setup fee when you first purchase the plan. In some cases, the hosting company may offer a rebate on this setup fee; however, you should know that you will receive the money at a later date, and you will still need to pay the fee when purchasing the plan. At Free Range Cloud, we never only charge our customers setup fees which require human interation, and we are always working on automating processes to reduce setup fees for all of our customers.
Web servers are critical elements of the internet, as every website needs one in order to function. Essentially, web servers are computers that are responsible for transmitting data from a website to the site visitor’s computer. Without a web server, your web site could not exist, because there would not be anywhere to store the data and send it to a visitor’s computer.
There is a variety of web servers available on the market, with each one designed to accommodate a different range of client needs. If you want your site to perform optimally, then you will need a capable web server. Make sure you become familiar with web servers and their uses before you proceed with your online endeavors.
Our servers are strategically located to ensure optimal speed and reliability for our customers. We have four data centers across Canada, three in the United States, and one in both Western and Northern Europe. This gives us the ability to provide fast, reliable hosting with minimal latency no matter where you or your audience are located. Plus, all our facilities are secured and monitored 24/7, so your data stays safe and accessible.
If your site exceeds its resource limits, we don’t hit you with surprise charges. Instead, we’ll temporarily reduce your service to a level that ensures your site remains stable. This gives you the opportunity to evaluate your needs and make a choice whether to stay within the limits, upgrade to a higher plan, or optimize your resources. Unlike other providers who instantly charge you for more bandwidth or lock you into additional costs without warning, we believe in giving you flexibility and control over your hosting experience.
Absolutely not. At Free Range Cloud, we believe in honest, straightforward pricing with no hidden charges or constant upsell attempts. Unlike many other companies that bombard you with emails, pop-ups, and limited time "special offers" to push unnecessary upgrades, we focus on delivering value that aligns with your needs. We believe in empowering our customers to make informed decisions, not tricking them into spending more on things they don’t need.
We are 100% Canadian owned and operated, no shell companies, no foreign parent corporations, no shady mergers. Unlike the massive conglomerates that scoop up smaller hosts and bury customer service under layers of bureaucracy, we actually run our own infrastructure, hire locally, and care about every customer we support. When you host with us, you're not just another ticket in a queue. You are a partner in a business that’s built on transparency and real accountability.