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FatCow

Score9.6 out of 10

2 Reviews and Ratings

What is FatCow?

FatCow is a website hosting service with features such as a free domain name, a blog, site templates, and unlimited mailboxes, offered by Endurance International Group.

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Pros

  • Web apps: FatCow's platform does an amazing job when it comes to adding web applications such as WordPress, Zencart, Joomla, etc. You can add these applications with a single click
  • Extensive knowledge base: I've never had to contact their tech support because of the extensive documentation
  • Simple pricing: I was first attracted to FatCow because there weren't service tools. Unlimited disk space and virtually unlimited bandwidth simplifies the pricing package.
  • I do not see it currently advertised on their site, but when I first became a customer, their servers were powered completely by wind power. Environmentally friendly.

Cons

  • I was very disappointed with my initial renewal. I understood that the price I had paid was an introductory price, but the renewal rate was much higher than I anticipated. They could be more transparent with their renewals.

Return on Investment

  • Integration of Google Analytics made it simple to see where traffic comes from.
  • Ease of use frees me up to focus on communicating ideas rather than fighting with software to make it work.
  • Stability makes it perfect to showcase my work.

Alternatives Considered

GoDaddy

Other Software Used

Google Drive, Adobe Illustrator CC, Articulate Storyline

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Pros

  • Flexibility of how you want to use it (WordPress, HTML coding, Wix, etc)
  • Unlimited storage for all your website needs
  • Reasonable rates as compared to other hosting services

Cons

  • The dashboard design could be improved design-wise as it can get a bit confusing if you get lost navigating
  • I wish security/more support was included in the price I pay for hosting rather than an added fee

Return on Investment

  • I don't use FatCow for profit, just a place to display my work. It's a personal investment in myself that I can't really track.

Alternatives Considered

GoDaddy and WP Engine

Other Software Used

WordPress, Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Illustrator CC