Network Solutions review
Long-running domain registrar with web hosting, WordPress hosting, a website builder and marketing services. Businesses that already manage domains at Network Solutions and want hosting, email and marketing help from the same company. We rank it #10 of 10 in our web hosting comparison, with an editorial score of 7.0 out of 10.
Network Solutions scores reasonably on Ease of use for businesses that already manage domains, email and a website builder there, and on Support, with around-the-clock product support by chat. It scores lowest in our ranking on Performance & reliability features and Scalability, because its hosting pages say little about server technology and the growth path is limited to self-managed VPS. Pricing transparency is held back by many add-ons and offer terms that apply only to the first term.
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Overview
Network Solutions is a long-running domain registrar that also sells web hosting, WordPress hosting, self-managed VPS hosting, a website builder, professional email, SSL certificates, SiteLock security products and online marketing services. It suits businesses that want their domain, website and marketing help from one company.
Its hosting pages focus on bundles rather than server technology, and they do not name a control panel. Offers such as a free domain or SSL certificate are typically limited to the first annual term, so read the offer details and check the renewal price and add-ons before you buy.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Convenient if your domains are already at Network Solutions
- Wide range of business add-ons and services
- Chat support for products around the clock
Cons
- Little detail on server technology or performance features
- Many add-ons and first-term offers to read carefully
- No managed VPS or dedicated path listed on its hosting pages
Key features
- Web hosting, WordPress hosting and self-managed VPS
- Domains, professional email and a website builder in one account
- SSL certificates and SiteLock security products
- Online marketing services, including SEO and PPC
Who Network Solutions is for
A good fit if
Businesses that already manage domains at Network Solutions and want hosting, email and marketing help from the same company.
Look elsewhere if
Anyone who wants detailed performance features, managed VPS or the lowest long-term price.
How we scored Network Solutions
Network Solutions scores reasonably on Ease of use for businesses that already manage domains, email and a website builder there, and on Support, with around-the-clock product support by chat. It scores lowest in our ranking on Performance & reliability features and Scalability, because its hosting pages say little about server technology and the growth path is limited to self-managed VPS. Pricing transparency is held back by many add-ons and offer terms that apply only to the first term.
Our web hosting score weighs performance & reliability features (25%), pricing transparency (20%), ease of use (15%), support (15%), security & backups (15%), scalability (10%). See the methodology.
Network Solutions alternatives
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- LiteSpeed web server and LiteSpeed Cache for WordPress
- SSH access, two-factor sign-in and daily backups (check plan details)
Network Solutions FAQ
Does Network Solutions offer WordPress hosting?
Yes. Its hosting menu lists WordPress hosting alongside web hosting and self-managed VPS hosting. Check the plan pages for what each tier includes.
Are Network Solutions' free domain and SSL offers permanent?
Its offer details describe these as first-term offers that are not valid on renewals. Check the current offer terms and renewal price before you buy.
Is Network Solutions a good choice for a growing site?
It is convenient for domain-first businesses, but its hosting range is narrower than the leaders in our ranking, with self-managed VPS as the main step up.
Sources and fact check
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