How To Buy Domain & Hosting From HostGator

Buying a domain and hosting from HostGator is very easy. Just follow these simples steps.

Before going to the tutorial, I have great news for you. HostGator offers a special discount for RoadToBlogging readers. This offer allows you to get over a 60% discount on web hosting.

Now let’s dive into the tutorial.

• Step #1: Visit HostGator.com (Promo Link)

  

  You’ll be landed on a special offer page. Now simply click on ‘Get Started Now’ button.

• Step #2: Choose A Domain Name

  

  Here enter your desired domain name and select the extension. If the domain name is available, it will be added automatically as a primary domain.

  (HostGator offers Domain Privacy Protection service for $14.95/year. If you don’t want to take this service, simply click on uncheck box under ‘Add Domain Privacy to’ option.)

• Step #3: Choose A Hosting Plan

  

  HostGator has 3 plans – Hatchling, Baby, and Business. Hatchling plan allows you to host only one domain name whereas you can host unlimited domains on Baby and Business plans. And the Business plan is mainly for business and service-oriented sites.

  So if I were you, I’d choose the Baby Plan (1). However, you can upgrade your plan anytime for free.

  Then select a Billing Cycle (2). You need to choose an annual plan (12, 24, or 36 months) to get the domain name for free. I’d recommend you to select ’24 months’.

  And then enter a Username (3) and Security PIN (4).

• Step #4: Enter Your Billing Information

  

  Then you need to enter your Email, Name, Address, Phone number & other details. Make sure that you’ve put your correct phone number as they might call you for verification. In some cases they may verify your other details, so put details correctly.

  Then select the payment method from the right side – Credit Card or PayPal. If you select Paypal as a payment method, you will be taken to the PayPal payment page.

• Step #5: Choose Additional Services

  

  HostGator offers some additional services like Positive SSL, SiteLock, Professional Email, Backup, etc. You can take this services later if needed. So I’d recommend you to uncheck all the boxes. It will save you some money.

• Step #6: Enter A Coupon Code

  

  As the coupon code has been added automatically, you don’t need to do anything here.

• Step #7: Review Order Details & Checkout

  

  Just check the order details and make sure everything looks OK. And then check the agreement box and click on the ‘Checkout Now’ button.

  And complete the payment.