HostGator ranks 21st on Inc. 5000

Written by Chad Bean on August 21, 2008 – 9:56 pm -

Inc. Magazine compiles an annual list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing companies in America. They rank each of the top 5,000 companies depending on their revenue growth for the past three years.
Inc. 5000 announced yesterday that HostGator made their list of the top 5000 fastest growing private companies in America. Turns out, that not only did HostGator make the list, but we ranked in at #21 overall. In our industry, business services, we ranked #2, and in Texas we’re the #1 ranked fastest growing company. For our specific industry–web hosting–HostGator is the fastest growing web host out there, period.

This is quite a feat for a company that started out of a college dorm room with literally no budget.

According to Inc.’s analysis, the reason for our growth is:

Because support is key in the Web-hosting business, the company never outsources support and keeps technical support staff available 24/7, with an average wait time of one minute for inbound calls. It also provides developed templates and specialized software licensing to clients for free to enhance the company’s service offering.

I agree with the analysis, but I’d also like to share a few other points to explain why HostGator is not only floating but thriving.

  • We’re a transparent company. Before potential customers sign up with us, they can check out real HostGator reviews right on our public forums from current customers.
  • We truly care about our clients. It doesn’t matter whether you pay us $5 a month for web hosting or if you buy your own dedicated server through us. Every client at HG receives priority attention and 24/7 support.
  • Our affiliates contribute in a large way to the success by bringing in new sales. Anyone can join our hosting affiliate program. Whether you are a client of HostGator or not, we will pay you up to $125 per sale for referring people to our service.
  • Definitely the biggest asset at HostGator is our people. To offer 24/7 support, it means that we have people here for our customers at 3 AM answering calls and taking care of issues before they become problems. They keep the servers running, making sure millions of web sites and businesses stay online. HostGator would instantly become more profitable if we cut corners and outsourced support, but in doing so we wouldn’t be able to keep the quality where it is. So that’s why we continue our hiring frenzy, to keep up with the growth. The only thing that has kept us from growing faster is making sure we have enough people to support our current and future customers. We’re in this for the long haul, and we want our customers to be with us just as long.

    • It’s an accomplishment and something that we’re all proud of, because every employee at HG helped to make this happen. In three years time we’ve grown over 5,000%, let us know what it will take to make the most of the next three.


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    31 Responses to “HostGator ranks 21st on Inc. 5000”

    1. By GatorChrisN on Aug 21, 2008 | Reply

      I am really proud to be a part of this company and the team of great employees that I work with every day. I’m really not surprised at this news, we are definitely the best in the industry when it comes to support.

    2. By Robert Barr on Aug 21, 2008 | Reply

      Guys,

      You have Inc. 5000 all over this post, it’s the Inc. 500. Just thought you should know.

    3. By Chad Bean on Aug 21, 2008 | Reply

      @ Robert

      Thanks for your comment. Since 1982 it’s been the Inc. 500, but it’s been changed to Inc. 5000 to cover more companies.

    4. By Robert Barr on Aug 22, 2008 | Reply

      Wow do I feel like a dope. Man that’s going to be a big issue! Congrats none the same!

    5. By Garry Conn on Aug 22, 2008 | Reply

      Hi Chad,

      Congrats to the success with HostGator.com. You, David and the entire HostGator.com team are awesome and provide such an amazing service to the community. Keep up the excellent work, it sure does show.

      Best Regards,
      Garry Conn

    6. By Work At Home Mom Tara on Aug 22, 2008 | Reply

      Congrats HostGator! That is the reason I have been with you all for years!

    7. By Irfan Pathan on Aug 22, 2008 | Reply

      Congrats HostGator! Best wishes from me….
      Try to come out from 21 to #1 company

    8. By narayan on Aug 22, 2008 | Reply

      It’s great..

    9. By OHS on Aug 23, 2008 | Reply

      Congrats! Wish you all the best to reach at the number 1 position.

      Regards,

      OHS

    10. By Sudhakar on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply

      Nice to see the development of Hostgator.

      Proud about the Admins of Hostgator.

      Regards,
      Sudhakar

    11. By Des on Sep 9, 2008 | Reply

      You guys are the best! No one I know comes close to compare with your support.

      Hostgator Team you are the best……..

    12. By Fred Kablich on Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

      Hy guys.

      Thanks for the great offers and your fast support. I love Hostgator because of their great bandwith.

      Regards
      Fred

    13. By SEO Training on Oct 6, 2008 | Reply

      Well done. You’ve built a good brand based on a great service. Keep up the good work and don’t get too arrogant :)

    14. By Dayboro Accommodation on Oct 9, 2008 | Reply

      I live in rural Queensland. Even I have heard of Hostgator. You guys must be doing something right.

    15. By Gerald Weber on Oct 9, 2008 | Reply

      Wow! very impressive numbers. Congratulation on making the inc 5000 Hostgator. I have to that in my opinion Hostgator’s support is matched by none. I say this as someone that has been with SEVERAL different hosting companies and have finally found a home at Hostgator.

    16. By Wedding Celebrant Bribie Island on Oct 11, 2008 | Reply

      Nice going guys. Hostgator has a good reputation and innovative products.

    17. By Sara Internet Marketing on Oct 19, 2008 | Reply

      Congrats Hostgator.. you deserve it! I wish the best to your team and please keep up the good work.

    18. By Rina on Oct 20, 2008 | Reply

      Congrats..Hostgator is great. The one reason why I came here are the dazzling templates. With these types of add-ons it is no wonder Gator ranks in the industry!

    19. By sweeboo on Oct 29, 2008 | Reply

      Congrats!

      looks like hostgator is really a realiable hosting company. next month I will move some of my sites on hostgator :)

    20. By husin on Nov 26, 2008 | Reply

      I am interested to be a subscriber to this magazine, but how do I get it as I live in Brunei Darussalam…

    21. By Cangalaxy on Nov 29, 2008 | Reply

      Yeah, thats cool to host with the riches hosting company !

    22. By Yunus Beg on Jan 3, 2009 | Reply

      Congrats HostGator!,
      I want to be your customer in next few days

    23. By Bernd on Jan 13, 2009 | Reply

      Congrats guys.

      Well done!

    24. By Holland Blinds on Jan 29, 2009 | Reply

      I’m a Hostgator customer and I’ve been very pleased. Keep up the good work, and keep adding value rather than dropping prices. There’s some very dodgy hosting companies out there. Be different.

    25. By Sven on May 18, 2009 | Reply

      Hy @ all

      Congratulation Hostgator. Great job!!

      Regards

    26. By Kottan on Jun 15, 2009 | Reply

      Well done Hostis.You deserve it!! :)

    27. By Best dedicated hosting on Jul 20, 2009 | Reply

      That truly great, Congrats to Hostgator team

    28. By Burda on Sep 11, 2009 | Reply

      Keep up the good working!!!!

    29. By brian on Sep 17, 2009 | Reply

      keep up the good work

    30. By Jack on Sep 22, 2009 | Reply

      Kepp up you fantastic work :)

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