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Got a side hustle? Enter the Side Hustle Stars Awards

The post Got a side hustle? Enter the Side Hustle Stars Awards appeared first on HostGator Blog . Do you have a side hustle? A “Side Hustle” is a venture created in addition to an individual’s primary income source, created with the intent to gain money, credibility, community, or even a career. Maybe your “day job” wasn’t fulfilling your creative needs. Maybe you needed supplemental income to support your hobbies.  Maybe you wanted to jump on the blog wave to share your ideas, make money, or simply get your creative juices flowing. Or maybe you wanted to create a community of like-minded individuals to support something you’re passionate about. Whatever reason led you to create a “side hustle,” we know the hustle and grind can be tough. And there’s truth in the name – the hustle often means late nights, early morning ‘jam sessions,’ and to-do lists before you ever get to your day job. It’s dreaming up your perfect life, and then hustling to make it happen. At HostGator, we love the side hustlers because our company was founded the same way – in a college dorm room where a single college student had big ideas to make money. His big ideas sky rocketed into an international company with millions of websites launched to date. Who knows if your side hustle will turn into something like HostGator one day, but the first step to building your dream starts with the hustle. We want to hear your story, and how you’ve used a HostGator website to support your side hustle goals! About the Competition HostGator’s Side Hustle Awards competition celebrates side hustlers like you who are working hard to make the big dream happen. A “Side Hustle” is a venture created in addition to an individual’s primary income source, created with the intent to gain money, credibility, community, or even a career. The side hustle can now be full-time employment, but should have originally been created as a supplementary activity.   You’re hustling. It’s time to celebrate your hard work! Tell us about your side hustle and what makes it successful! Complete the entry form below for a chance to win cash prizes and free hosting for 1 year*! Get your entries in NOW because the first 100 qualified entries will receive a special Side Hustle Fuel Pack – a Starbucks gift card, Yeti tumbler, and limited-edition Snappy stress ball!    The contest is only open to current customers of HostGator with a live and active website hosted with HostGator. The Prizes 1st Prize – $1000 plus free website hosting for 1 year* 2nd Prize – $500 plus free website hosting for 1 year* 3rd Prize – $250 plus free website hosting for 1 year* First 100 qualified entries get Side Hustle Fuel Kits! An entry is considered “qualified” once all elements of entry form have been completed and the website is verified as hosted with HostGator. Note: *free hosting package does not include dedicated servers and VPS. Earnings for hosting credit will be applied to individual’s HostGator account. The Details Entrants must be current customers (hosted with HostGator), with a website created prior to award announcement. Applicant must enter on their own behalf (no freelancers submitting for client). Entrant’s side hustle website must be hosted with HostGator. Entrant must be 18 years of age and older. Entrant must reside in the United States. No HostGator Affiliates, EIG employees, or their immediate family members. Entry must be submitted in written English language. Must approve HostGator to use your story in marketing materials and promotions. Click to review complete details, including [Official Rules of this contest]. If you have questions about this contest, please contact hgcontests@hostgator.com . Side Hustle Stars Entry Form [contact-form] Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading

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HostGator Launches a New Customer Portal

The post HostGator Launches a New Customer Portal appeared first on HostGator Blog . HostGator is excited to announce our new Customer Portal! We strive to empower our customers to grow their online presence and with this update, it will be easier than ever. The Portal has been completely redesigned for a better, more efficient hosting and account management integration. While all of the essential features of our Customer Portal are still available, the overall look and navigation has been streamlined for a better experience for our customers. Before we dive in, let’s clear up any confusion there might be about the differences between the Customer Portal and the Control Panel (cPanel). The Customer Portal allows you to pay your invoices, change your contact information, sign up for new hosting plans and manage all your billing related details. The Portal also gives you access to cPanel. The Control Panel (cPanel) is where you need to go if you’re looking to upload files to your website, check your email or add a domain to your hosting account. Luckily, with this updated Customer Portal, it will be simple to navigate between the two! Learn more about our simplified navigation and other new features below: Streamlined Account Management This version of the Customer Portal brings a modern user experience and a simplified navigation model together to provide seamless account management. Not only will your favorite tools be easier to find, but you’ll also have easier access to our 24/7 live chat and our other support options. You can also look forward to a smooth transition between the Customer Portal and your site’s cPanel account. This will give website first-timers easy access to make site changes while still allowing seasoned internet pros to explore the many features and tools our Customer Portal has. Mobile-Friendly Design Our new responsible interface allowed you to manage your website anytime, from any mobile device or tablet. This highly-requested feature will allow you to make both quick changes and site overhauls. Where will you work on your website now that our Customer Portal is responsive? Tweet us @hostgator and let us know! New Hosting Dashboard In this rendition of the Customer Portal, we’ve introduced several new pages to simplify your overall experience. The Portal will now feature a brand-new home page to give you an easy view of all your hosting plans. You will also have access to your own Hosting Dashboard. This dashboard will highlight your hosting plan’s details, display your server information and give you site recommendations. It will also link you to a few cPanel shortcuts – to make managing your domains and email effortless. Better Control Panel Integration Like we mentioned above, the Customer Portal and you cPanel account will be seamlessly integrated. The Customer Portal will also have Single Sign-On and Quick Launch features for faster access to your cPanel account, meaning you only have to log in once to access all of your site’s back-end resources. Whether you are a seasoned internet pro or just starting out with your first website, the new Customer Portal is a simple and powerful way to manage your domains, hosting, email, and websites. We’d love to know if you have questions – leave them in the comments below. Once you share this post using the tool above, a link will pop up. Copy and paste it into your browser window and fill out the form. We will then send you your shirt!  Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading

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What are the Differences Between the HostGator Customer Portal and cPanel?

The post What are the Differences Between the HostGator Customer Portal and cPanel? appeared first on HostGator Blog . You may have heard by now, or even noticed that the HostGator Customer Portal is changing both its look and its navigation! While this new experience will bring enhanced features, your favorite functionalities will still be accessible. With this update you can expect a simplified navigation, mobile-friendly design, advanced hosting dashboard and a smooth cPanel integration. These exciting improvements will make managing your hosting account easier than ever! In an effort to continue making web hosting accessible to both first-timers and web pros, below we will dive into the features of the Customer Portal and Customer Panel – and the differences between the two. Features of your Customer Portal The customer portal gives you complete management of your hosting account . You can: Pay your invoices Change your contact information Add hosting plans Manage your billing preferences You will also get easy access to our hundreds of support articles as well as access to our 24/7 Live Support. The Customer Portal also provides a gateway to your cPanel.   Features of your cPanel Your Control Panel (or cPanel) gives you complete management of your website . Within the cPanel you can: Upload files to your website Check your email Add a domain to your hosting account Create a FTP account View website statistics Install plugins and themes The new update to HostGator’s Customer Portal will provide a seamless transition between the two platforms. You will only have to sign in once to access everything you need to manage your website! We will be switching all accounts over to the new Portal experience in the coming weeks. If you have any questions about the changes please contact our Live Support via chat or  (866) 964-2867. Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading

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Our Top Blogs of the Year

The post Our Top Blogs of the Year appeared first on HostGator Blog . HostGator’s Most Popular Blog Posts of 2017 It’s the end of the year… that special time we spend spreading holiday cheer with friends and family, reflecting on cherished memories from another year gone by, and, of course, reading “Best of 2017” round up blog posts online. Here’s our list of HostGator’s top blog posts of […] Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading

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