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HostGator ranks 21st on Inc. 5000

Written by Chad Bean

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

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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  • http://hostgator.com GatorChrisN

    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.

  • http://blabrmouth.com Robert Barr

    Guys,

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

  • Chad Bean

    @ 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.

  • http://blabrmouth.com Robert Barr

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

  • http://www.garryconn.com/ Garry Conn

    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

  • http://thewahmblog.com Work At Home Mom Tara

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

  • http://www.needsinfo.com Irfan Pathan

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

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    It’s great..

  • http://www.outsourcehostingsupport.com OHS

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

    Regards,

    OHS

  • http://www.itacumens.com Sudhakar

    Nice to see the development of Hostgator.

    Proud about the Admins of Hostgator.

    Regards,
    Sudhakar

  • http://www.ispnow.co.za Des

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

    Hostgator Team you are the best……..

  • http://www.nextlevelblog.net Fred Kablich

    Hy guys.

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

    Regards
    Fred

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

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

  • http://sem-group.net/search-engine-optimization-blog/ Gerald Weber

    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.

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

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

  • http://www.ca.pture.me Rina

    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!

  • http://sweeboo.com sweeboo

    Congrats!

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

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

  • http://www.cangalaxy.com/ Cangalaxy

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

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

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    Congrats guys.

    Well done!

  • http://www.justrollerblinds.com.au/ Holland Blinds

    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.

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    Hy @ all

    Congratulation Hostgator. Great job!!

    Regards

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    Well done Hostis.You deserve it!! :)

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    That truly great, Congrats to Hostgator team

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    Keep up the good working!!!!

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    keep up the good work

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    Kepp up you fantastic work :)

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    inspiring stuff… congrats on your success hostgator!!

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    Congrats good work.

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    Well done guys, nice work :)

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    Congratulations, wish you the best to reach the 1st place :)

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    Well done guys, :)

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    inspiring stuff… congrats on your success hostgator!!

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    I like hostgator ^^,

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    Congrats good work.

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    Keep up your good work

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    I am a current and satisfied customer saying congratulations, keep providing a great product along with excellent service.

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    Congrats, Keep up the great service. I have been using you guys for my other business and info related sites for the last couple of months. No hassles at all and dependable, which takes away another worry from managing hosting and other site issues.

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    Keep up your good work

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    Just to reinterate the importance of Hostgator not taking the easy road ahead by outsourcing. Keep it up guys. The fact that you dont outsource your work offshore gives me confidence that someone will be there at 2:00am in the morning to help me.

  • http://www.techcavity.com Joe

    Congrats guys — gotta say, I love the hosting options made available by your company. Keep up the good work.

  • http://www.mysolarsolutions.net Solar Solutions

    I am a satisfied Hostgator customer. Congrats on the accomplishments.

  • http://www.sales-manager-training.com Robert The Sales Consultant

    I switched to Host Gator about 2 years ago and I’m so glad I did. They are the best company out there for hosting IMO. Also, I’m looking at joining their affiliate program soon. I’m guessing it’s very profitable for everyone!

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    keep up the good work. U guys are the best!

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    i love hostgator. rapid support… Keep up your good work.

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    The number one secret to good support is no outsourcing. Keep up the good work guys, well done!

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    Great product and great service. U guys are awesome…

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    What about this year? Does Hostgator make it to the top list again? And WoW, Hostgator have an affiliate program? I didn’t know about that!

  • http://www.austech.com.au Vinyl Cladding Guy

    love the idea of no outsourcing, keep up the good work!

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    Keep up your good working :)

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    Having worked with host gator for a while i can say they deserve it!

    keep up the good work guys!

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    I’ve watched as the popularity of Hostgator has skyrocketed and the reviews have increased. So I’m not terribly surprised at your ranking in the Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing private companies.

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    There’s some very dodgy hosting companies out there. Be different.

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    Good work Hostgator, good to see a unique company out there kicking some goals!

  • http://www.paintingservicepacificbeach.com/ Amanda J. Midgette

    Congratulations Hostgator! I know you can really do it. Keep on shinning!

  • http://www.easygiga.com/ zen-web-hosting

    Congratulations to HostGator for getting rank. Deserving to be on top not just with the number of visitors you have but with the reviews your getting from customers from web hosting!

  • http://www.travelpanama.eu Travelpanama

    Keep up the good work Hostgator. Respect!!!

  • http://www.pkrblg.com Poker Community

    Congratulations on this nice achievement. kind of getting better every year.
    so long, ludeldudel

  • http://gambleup.blogspot.com/ gamble up

    been a customer since 3 years now. never had the feeling to need a change in hosting.
    fast servers, nice support

  • http://twitter.com/bestinpoker pokern

    thanks to a friend i am customer since two months now. Never had a problem with anything. nice speed, easiest setup. i like!

  • http://allturksandcaicosresorts.com/ Phil Y @ Turks and Caicos Resorts

    Wow, that’s an interesting fact for 2008, but wonder what it’s like today with all the ‘crisis’?

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    thanks for topic.

  • http://www.howtomeditate.us/ Gabriel McCoy

    I’m not terribly surprised at your ranking in the Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing private companies.

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    Congratulations to HostGator!!! Keep up the good work!! Thank you for everything!

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  • http://www.twistedstudio.com/ Daniel Pereira

    Congratulations Guys!! Keep providing some good hosting at great prices, and you’ll continue to rank up for sure! :)

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    You gotta love HostGator. thanks for the good work

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  • abhilash

    good company and support