HostGator.com LLC is a world leading provider of shared, reseller, VPS and dedicated web hosting. Privately held and based in Houston, Texas, the company was founded in 2002 by Brent Oxley, who started the company from his dorm room at Florida Atlantic University. Since then, HostGator has grown from a small hosting company with just three servers into a world leading and industry recognized hosting provider with more than 7,000 servers under management. Over four million domains are hosted by HostGator making up approximately 1% of the world's Internet traffic.
As a technology and product innovator, HostGator is able to provide its more than 225,000 customers with innovative products and services designed to complement their existing businesses. HostGator serves customers ranging from individual freelancers to Fortune 500 companies in more than 200 countries.
In 2008, HostGator was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America — the 21st fastest growing private company in America, the second fastest growing private company in the 'business services' sector, and the fastest growing private company in Texas.
In order to keep up with the company's rapid growth, HostGator moved from its original office in Boca Raton, Florida into a new 20,000 square foot office building in Houston, Texas. The company has added more than 200 employees since moving to Houston.
In a June 2008 customer satisfaction survey, approximately 90% of HostGator customers reported being satisfied with HostGator and the services it provides. Industry-leading customer service and support is at the forefront of what HostGator does. Our other top rated provider is CoolHandle — you may want to read a little about CoolHandle if you are on a slightly smaller budget.