About Us
Hosting Explorers is the web's leading hosting information hub, covering hosting providers and services worldwide.
Every review and comparison published on Hosting Explorers is written by either a web hosting expert or an experienced customer who has used the service first-hand. Our team independently tests every provider we recommend to ensure our readers get advice they can actually trust — not marketing fluff.
Our platform offers unbiased reviews, in-depth comparisons, and exclusive deals to help users find the best solutions for their needs and budget. With a frequently updated database and easy-to-use tools, we make it simple to navigate the often-confusing world of hosting.
Our Mission
We exist for one reason: to help you make smarter, better-informed hosting decisions. The web hosting market is crowded, technical, and full of upselling. We cut through the noise so you can pick a host that actually fits your project — whether that's a personal blog, a growing online store, or an enterprise application.
How We Work
- We sign up to hosting plans like real customers — using our own money — so we can test the actual experience.
- We measure performance, uptime, and load times over weeks and months, not just one snapshot.
- We talk to support, ask hard questions, and document the response times honestly.
- We update reviews when providers change their pricing, features, or service quality.
- We disclose every affiliate relationship clearly — see our Disclosure page for details.
Editorial Independence
No hosting provider can pay to be ranked higher on our site. Our editorial scores are based on hands-on testing, real customer feedback, and objective performance benchmarks. Affiliate revenue keeps the lights on, but it never decides who sits at the top of our rankings.
Contact Us
Have a question, a tip, or want to report an issue with one of our reviews? We read every message.
Response time
We aim to reply to every email within 2 business days. Partnership inquiries may take a little longer as they need to go through our editorial team.
Affiliate Program
Earn money by referring readers to Hosting Explorers. Our affiliate program rewards content creators who help users find quality hosting.
How it works
- Sign up for our affiliate program (free).
- Get your unique referral link and tracking dashboard.
- Share your link in articles, videos, social posts, or email newsletters.
- Earn a commission for every qualified action driven by your link.
Why partner with us
Competitive commissions
Tiered commission rates that scale up as your referral volume grows.
Real-time tracking
See clicks, conversions, and earnings update in your dashboard within minutes.
60-day cookie window
Get credit for any qualifying action your reader takes within 60 days of clicking.
Monthly payouts
Reliable monthly payouts via PayPal, bank transfer, or wire — your choice.
Who can join
We welcome bloggers, YouTubers, agencies, course creators, and anyone with an audience interested in web hosting, WordPress, or building websites. There's no minimum traffic requirement to get started.
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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 18, 2026
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data Hosting Explorers collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. We try to keep this in plain English instead of legalese — if anything is unclear, please contact us.
What we collect
- Information you give us: When you submit a review, contact form, or newsletter signup, we collect the details you provide (name, email, message).
- Automatic data: Like most websites, we automatically log basic information when you visit — IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and referring URL — to help us understand traffic and improve the site.
- Cookies: We use cookies to remember preferences, track affiliate referrals, and measure traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not work as expected.
How we use your data
- To publish your reviews and respond to your messages.
- To send you the newsletter you signed up for (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- To analyze how the site is used and improve content and user experience.
- To track affiliate referrals so partners get credited correctly.
What we never do
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
- We do not share your email with hosting providers without your consent.
- We do not store your payment information — affiliate purchases happen directly on the hosting provider's site.
Your rights
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing us. We will respond within 30 days. EU and UK residents have additional rights under GDPR; California residents have rights under CCPA.
Terms of Service
Last updated: May 18, 2026
By using Hosting Explorers, you agree to the terms below. They are designed to keep the site useful for everyone and to be transparent about what we do and don't guarantee.
Use of the site
You can browse, share, and reference our content for personal and editorial purposes. You may not scrape, republish, or rebrand our content as your own without written permission.
Reviews and user submissions
- Reviews you submit must be based on your own genuine experience.
- No spam, hate speech, or content that violates the law.
- We may edit reviews for clarity, formatting, or grammar — but we will not change the substance of what you said.
- We reserve the right to remove submissions that violate these rules.
Affiliate relationships
Many of the links to hosting providers on our site are affiliate links. If you click one and sign up, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This is how we fund our reviews. It does not change what we recommend or how we rank providers.
No guarantees
Our reviews and recommendations are opinions based on testing at a point in time. Hosting providers change their pricing, features, and quality regularly. We update content as often as we can, but we cannot guarantee that everything is accurate at the moment you read it. Always verify pricing and features on the provider's own site before purchasing.
Liability
Hosting Explorers is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for decisions you make based on our content, or for any losses incurred when dealing with hosting providers we cover.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Significant changes will be announced on this page. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms.
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Hosting Explorers uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. We aim to be transparent about what we collect, why, and how you can control it.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how visitors interact with content. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the site to function. They include cookies that remember your filter selections, accept-cookies banner state, and security tokens. Without them, parts of the site will not work.
Affiliate tracking cookies
When you click a hosting provider link, an affiliate cookie is set so that the provider knows you came from Hosting Explorers. This is how we earn a commission and keep the site free. The cookie typically expires within 30–90 days, depending on the provider.
Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand which pages are most visited, how readers navigate the site, and which providers attract the most interest. This data is aggregated and never tied to you personally.
Preference cookies
These remember choices you make on the site — for example, dismissed popups, last-viewed providers, or whether you have already used an exclusive coupon — so that we don't show the same prompts repeatedly.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on the site are placed by third parties — primarily our analytics provider and the affiliate networks of hosting providers. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control them, but we only work with reputable providers that comply with applicable data-protection laws.
How to control cookies
You have full control over cookies. You can:
- Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Most browsers let you reject all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or warn you before storing one.
- Use private/incognito mode to browse without persistent cookies.
- Opt out of analytics tracking via your browser's "Do Not Track" feature.
- Clear cookies regularly to reset all stored preferences.
Note: blocking essential cookies will break parts of the site, and disabling affiliate cookies means we may not be credited for purchases you make through our links.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices evolve or laws change. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date. We encourage you to check back periodically.
Questions?
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please email us at hello@hostingexplorers.com.
