EasyCGI Overview
EasyCGI is a prominent web host that specializes in shared, VPS and reseller hosting solutions as well as a wide variety of associated products and services. The company leverages the latest innovation in web hosting technology to design flexible solutions at a price most business owners and individuals can afford. EasyCGI operates out of two data centers in the Boston , Massachusetts area, both of which are equipped with all the systems and technologies to enable a reliable web hosting service.
EasyCGI web hosting solutions cater to the customer who prefers the feature-rich, highly functional Windows platform. In fact, EasyCGI sells more Windows-based plans than any other web hosting provider in the world. Even though the company likes to flash its Microsoft products, the platform is actually compatible with a range technologies including the latest versions of PHP, Perl and the amazing AJAX development tool. The offerings don't stop there because EasyCGI loads its web hosting packages with plenty of useful features.
If shared hosting is your preference, EasyCGI gives you three attractive options to choose from -
Advanced X, Advanced X2 and Advanced X4.
 Starting at $7.96 a month, Advanced X comes with 350 GB of disk space, 3,500 GB of monthly bandwidth and the ability to host unlimited domains. You also get an easy to use site builder, FrontPage extensions and a wealth of add-on programs.
Advanced X2 is significantly higher at $15.96 but does have a couple of features that try to justify the price tag. This web hosting plan comes with 500 GB of disk space, 5000 GB of bandwidth and 1,000 email accounts, an upgrade over the entry-level plan that offers 500.
Advanced X4 tops off Easy CGI's web hosting offerings and also the scale at $21.56 per month. Included is 750 GB of disk space, 7,500 GB of bandwidth, unlimited email accounts and unlimited databases.
Pros: Perhaps the greatest feature you will find in Easy CGI's web hosting solutions is the custom control panel. Unlike other proprietary software, this program is easy to use and interacts seamlessly with various databases including MS SQL, MS Access and MySQL.
Cons: If you're looking at the numbers then you can tell that Easy CGI isn't the most cost effective web host. While the plans are stocked, you can easily find the same features elsewhere.
Conclusion: Despite having some extensive periods of downtime in 2007, EasyCGI has rebounded nice ly and remains a viable option for web hosting. The Windows shared hosting plans are pricey but the web host makes up for it with affordable Linux VPS packages. Don't be scared off if you encounter a few negative web hosting reviews - EasyCGI is worth a closer look.
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