What is domain privacy, and is it included in most hosting packages?

Simply put, domain privacy protects your personal information by keeping it out of a publicly accessible database. The global organization in charge of overseeing domain name ownership requires a name, mailing address, phone number, and email address to be associated with every registration. The data is compiled into the WHOIS database, which can be searched and mined by anyone for information.

Domain privacy is almost always an add-on service, usually costing an additional $10 to $15 per year per domain, that substitutes your personal information with the contact information of either your hosting provider or their domain registration partner. That way, you won’t be contacted by spammers and direct marketers or attacked by identity thieves and others with malicious intent.

What is an uptime guarantee, and does it cost extra?
Uptime, which is basically another word for reliability or availability, is simultaneously critically important and one of the least worrisome components for most people’s quest for a new hosting plan.

Uptime guarantees are essentially a promise that your hosting provider will make sure the infrastructure supporting your website or application is working properly and making your content available online for a prescribed amount of time. This is especially important for business websites and online stores, as time directly equates to revenue and positive customer relationships.