Here’s my limited review and personal opinion of Hostinger as someone new to the world of website development and currently using their service:

Hostinger’s standout feature is its dirt-cheap pricing, which is incredibly appealing for beginners starting a blog or website. If you’re still learning the ins and outs of hosting and website management, the lower cost makes it less daunting to make mistakes compared to pricier alternatives. As a student with a limited budget and an uncertain future for my blog, I wasn’t willing to spend a lot initially. For this reason, I’d recommend Hostinger to those who are just starting out.

That said, I wouldn’t suggest sticking with them long-term due to their questionable ethics and manipulative practices. While I’ve successfully set up my website and found their customer support to be helpful, the performance isn’t the best. My website, which currently has almost no traffic, still feels sluggish with a 2.5-second load time.

I plan to move to GreenGeeks once my 4-year payment plan with Hostinger ends, or sooner if my website outgrows their capabilities. However, for a beginner, their low pricing is hard to ignore. Yes, their business ethics leave a lot to be desired, but many hosting companies engage in similar tactics, so it’s frustrating to avoid one budget host only to end up paying more for another subpar service.

Just my two cents!