HostMonster and JustHost are two of the biggest names in web hosting companies. Easy to use and affordable – both services offer similar features and benefits, making the task of choosing between the two a little tricky. While both hosting companies are smart choices, there are some distinct differences that should help you choose the one that is right for your website.

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Pricing
With regard to pricing, JustHost costs slightly less than HostMonster. For a two to three-year contract, JustHost charges $2.95 a month when you use the 50OFF coupon code. Plus, regardless of what contract length you choose, there are NO set up charges and a free domain number is always included. In comparison, if you choose a 24-month contract at HostMonster, it will cost $3.95 a month. While there is typically also a $30.00 set-up fee and $10.00 domain registration charge, both are waived if you choose a 12, 24, or 36-month contract.

Update: In February 2011, HostMonster changed its minimum contract to 1 year and now charges $4.50/month whether you purchase a 1, 2 or 3 year contract. There are no set-up fees and a free domain still comes with every package. If price is your primary concern, BigHosts.com is one of the only places where you can purchase JustHost.com for only $2.95/month!

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While the colors probably have fancier names than “purple” or “yellow,” while perusing our paid search ads for top web hosting terms this morning, we noticed that Google was testing a new “purplish” background for its top sponsored search results. Compare the two images below:

Current “Yellow” Background

New “Purple” Background

Do some searches and refresh your browser a few times — perhaps you will see the test as well . . .

Hosting your website can take a tremendous toll on the environment.

One way to reduce this environmental impact is to choose a green web hosting service. While this might seem like an expensive option, it is not. With the right company, you can get great and affordable web hosting with a minimal impact on the environment. SuperGreen is one of the best green web hosting companies out there, combining a great product with a low price and less of an environmental impact.

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How SuperGreen Protects the Environment

SuperGreen uses Dell servers that create 20 percent fewer carbon emissions than standard servers. In addition, the company participates in 300 Trees, a tree-planting project that works to offset the emissions the servers do create. These two steps help combat the Greenhouse Effect, which is a main contributor to global warming.

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