EasyCGI focuses solely on Windows hosting, and there is something to be said for specialization. Many hosts have tacked Windows hosting on to their Unix-focused business and it seems about as natural as square wheels on a car. EasyCGI doesn't suffer from this failing as Windows is where they started and have stayed. Their deep understanding of Windows hosting and the related tools and issues makes for unparalleled service and support.



Their plans are the familiar tiered hosting plans, albeit with somewhat confusing names. Their basic plan (called "Advanced") provides what most sites will need and their intermedite and top tier plans ("Advanced X2" and "Advanced X4") kick things up further for the power users. Recently EasyCGI increased their storage and transfer allowances on all plans, and the new numbers are much more competitive.

Their custom control panel is simple to navigate and provides easy access to all the featured you'd need. As a Windows host, they of course include ASP, ASP.Net, and Access. In the higher level plans, you can also get MS Index Server, Cold Fusion, and even SQL Server. Physically, they use high end Xeon servers, with secure offsite backups, and power backup to keep your site up and running.

By the way, while you may see other reviews saying that EasyCGI supports ColdFusion, this is unfortunately no longer the case. Their official statement is: "Due to the lack of demand for the product, we are no longer supporting ColdFusion on new accounts."

Plan Name Storage Transfer Emails Price Features

Advanced 350 GB 3,500 GB 1,000 $7.96 $1.99 Windows 2000, Access, unlimited datasources, MySQL, ASP, ASP.Net, Persits ASPUpload, ASPJpeg and ASPEmail, PHP, Perl.

Intermediate 500 GB 5,000 GB 1,000 $15.96 Same as basic, plus Frontpage extensions, Index server, and WebTrends reports.

Advanced 750 GB 7,500 GB unlimited $21.96 Same as intermediate, plus SQL Server.

I'll have to admit a bias here. I am not a Windows guy. At all. It took some impressive Windows tricks by some friends of mine to convince me that Windows had something reasonable to offer the hosting world. I now understand the appeal of some of the Windows development tools, especially for people who have already put in the effort to learn them. If you are looking for a Windows host, EasyCGI is hard to beat.

Support

It is easy to look at hosting as a commodity business, but support is where a good host shines and a bad host takes it on the nose. EasyCGI falls into the former category and provides a broad gamut of support channels. Many hosts provide email and ticketing support, but the proper measure of these is the speed of response and EasyCGI keep the response time nice and short. The also include a community forum, as a lot of the top tier hosts are doing. Impressively, however, they top this off with 24-hour toll-free phone support; a nice surprise compared to most of their competitors.

Special!

I should also mention that EasyCGI is currently running a special just for my readers here. $1.99 for the first three months of their Advanced package. Tallies up to almost 20% savings for the first year of an excellent host.

What the Reviewers Say

?"If you want to host on Windows, EasyCGI really has no peer." ? Top Web Hosting Reviews

?"If you need a Windows host they are ideal." ? Web Hosting Reviewer

?"One of the best Windows web hosting plans." ? HostWhere

?"Well-know for providing excellent customer service and support." ? Cheap Web Hosting Services

What They Say

Company History

Our management team founded Easy CGI after running a successful regional Internet Service Provider since 1994, giving us over 10 years of real world experience in the industry. Since it's inception in 1998, Easy CGI has grown into a globally competitive Web Hosting Provider. With an ability to overcome fierce industry competition as a start up company, Easy CGI has demonstrated that it has the ability to provide the kind of reliable hosting services that our customers demand.

World Class Web Hosting Services

Easy CGI has custom developed an infinitely expandable shared web hosting platform which allows for complete flexibility. This strengthens our ability to offer new features and cutting edge technology upon availability. Our control panel allows the customer to administer every aspect of their account at any time, from any location. Easy CGI's three tiers of shared Web hosting solutions make the Company's services suitable for a wide range of individuals and companies looking to host websites ranging from simple to complex. The result is superior flexibility and increased self-reliance over all account features.

Many hosting companies outsource their technology needs or keep their servers in a remote location. At Easy CGI we maintain our own Data Center located in the same facility as our corporate headquarters. Extensive system monitoring allows our support staff to quickly assess and resolve problems that may occur.

Easy CGI Support Staff

The Internet and Web Hosting industries are built on relatively new technologies that are still constantly changing. A Web Hosting company must have the experience and knowledge to help its customers through the process without creating confusion. Our highly knowledgeable staff is trained with this in mind. We provide quick resolutions to technical problems, allowing the customer to focus on more important aspects of their business.

The Easy CGI Advantage

Easy CGI strives to be on the leading edge of the Web hosting industry through superior technology, competitive pricing, and excellent customer service. Becoming an industry leader through maintaining steady customer and revenue growth, while continuing to provide excellent service, is Easy CGI's vision for the future. With thousands of hosting companies to choose from, it's no easy task to pick a company that provides the best service and support. Easy CGI has is committed to making your web hosting experience the best it can be. Don't take our word for it, see for yourself.