What hosting package should I choose?

[TamBar]

I've got a few questions before I buy a hosting package. Hope to get some guidance so I know how to proceed.

My situation, and my goal:

I've got hosting somewhere else for one domain with multiple subdomains that I created with NVU, as well as two other sites (WordPress), each with its own domain and hosting. I'm paying too much in hosting each individually. I'd like to host them all in one place and save some $$ too.

My questions:

1. Is the Baby hosting plan the most indicated for me? I want a plan that can host unlimited domains so each one displays an independent website.

2. If so, I understand that I must choose one of my domains as the primary to register the account. Does it make any difference which one I choose?

3. How will I add on the other two domains (and subsequent ones I may get later on)?

4. Will I still be able to create subdomains every now and then within the Baby plan?

5. Will I get help transferring all files from the domain/site I choose as a primary, including the cPanel, SQL databases, and all files? And how long does this take?

6. Does the Baby plan support WordPress, and may I continue using NVU and Filezilla as my web authoring software and FTP client? Some of my sites are in WordPress, but others are still created with NVU.

Thank you for your help!
TamBar

[EarlyOut]

The Baby plan will do everything you want. Unlimited addon domains and subdomains, now or whenever you decide to add them. It doesn't really matter which domain you choose as your primary.

No problem with Wordpress, NVU, FileZilla, on the Baby plan or any other, for that matter. This is just generic web hosting, with no significant restrictions on what tools you use to create or upload your sites.

[gwyneth]

Originally Posted by EarlyOut

It doesn't really matter which domain you choose as your primary.

...unless the OP wants a private SSL at some point for one of them. That requires a dedicated IP, which can only be assigned to a cPanel primary domain.

[TamBar]

Thank you for the replies... I assume that if I don't know what a private SSL is, I don't have to worry about that??

[GatorSteveN]

Private SSLs are mostly for ecommerce sites. If you are needing multiple SSLs you would want to get a reseller plan so any domains that need one can have their own separate cpanel. But it doesn't sound like you use one so the Baby Croc plan should be fine.

[alemcherry]

Originally Posted by TamBar

6. Does the Baby plan support WordPress, and may I continue using NVU and Filezilla as my web authoring software and FTP client? Some of my sites are in WordPress, but others are still created with NVU.

Thank you for your help!
TamBar

Filezilla is a standard FTP client that will work with any host. Wordpress will work on almost all hosts that support PHP. You will not have any problem with these on hostgator. Yes, a baby plan is ideal for you. Always better to start with a monthly plan when you move to new host, so you can easily upgrade or move to a VPS etc. if and when required.