Company Overview
PowWeb is a long-running budget host built around a simple idea: one plan and one price structure, so there is nothing to compare. It is now part of the Newfold Digital group.
If you want to put a small site online without spending much, and you do not want to study a feature table first, PowWeb’s single package is the easiest decision on our list.
Plans
PowWeb’s “one plan” policy gives you all the standard features in a single package, with discounts for longer terms. It is ideal if you want to get your site online straight away.
Main features
- One all-in-one shared plan
- App installer for common scripts
- Email accounts
- Databases included
- Free SSL certificate
Worth checking
- Renewal rate
- Domain renewal after year one
- Backup options
- Money-back terms
Plan price
Check current rateWe no longer print prices. Introductory rates usually apply to the first term and to longer prepaid periods, and renewals cost more. Check the current price and renewal rate on the provider’s order page.
Customer Support
PowWeb offers support by phone, chat and email, plus a help library. Over the years it has responded to customer feedback with service changes, which is always a good sign in a budget host.
Technology – Performance and Reliability
PowWeb uses load-balanced shared hosting, spreading work across servers to keep sites online. For small personal or hobby sites, performance is fine; for anything busy, plan to move to a VPS.
Technology – Further Technological Features
These are the technical features we checked on PowWeb’s plan. Check the provider’s plan page for the current list.
Control Panel
- PowWeb custom control panel
Uptime
- 99.9% target advertised
- Check the current service terms
Platform
- Linux
Databases
- MySQL
One Click Installations
- WordPress
- Joomla
- Drupal
- POP3 and IMAP
- Webmail
- Forwarders
E-Commerce
- Shopping cart apps
- Free SSL certificate
Server Side Scripts
- PHP
- Perl / CGI
Is It a Fit for a Gambling Site?
For a small fan site about poker, a lottery-statistics hobby page or a casino glossary, PowWeb’s single plan is plenty. Busier gambling content sites will want more headroom, and real-money platforms need specialist hosting.
Our Verdict
PowWeb is the simplest choice on our list: one plan, the basics included, low cost. Check the renewal price, keep your own backups and upgrade when the site grows.
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