HostGator Makes Php 5 and MySql 5 Support Free on All Shared Hosting Plans

June 7, 2006; 03:17 AM
HostGator, a leading provider of shared, dedicated and reseller hosting, announced that Php 5 and MySql 5 support is available with all its shared hosting plans at no additional cost.

"We get so many requests from our customers for Php 5 and MySql 5 that we felt compelled to make it available to them for no extra charge," said Brent Oxley, President and Founder of HostGator. "Our customers find these tools extremely valuable and we are pleased to offer any help we can to increase the utility of the web sites we host." Php is a server-side scripting language used to create dynamic content that facilitates interactivity with databases. MySql is a popular open source relational database.

"Providing power, ping and pipe and 24-hour support is not enough," said Oxley. "At HostGator, we feel it is necessary to support all our customer's specific needs and to make it available to them at the lowest price point possible."

HostGator's shared hosting plans are priced at $6.95, $9.95, $14.95 per month, with a semi-dedicated virtual hosting plan priced at $74.95 per month. Each plan is supported by HostGator's customer-friendly, 24/7/365 phone support, and comes with a 99.9% uptime and 30-day money-back guarantee.

About HostGator
HostGator is a provider of shared, dedicated and reseller web hosting services focused on the consumer and small business markets. Founded in 2002, HostGator has become a leader in reseller hosting, helping over 7,000 businesses become Web hosting companies. HostGator hasoffices in Boca Raton, Florida and its data center operations are co-located out of The Planet's facility in Dallas, Texas, enabling it to access Tier-1 backbone providers such as UUNet, Sprint, Level 3, Global Crossing, Verio and AT&T. For more information, visit www.hostgator.com.