One of the best ways to reward customer loyalty is through coupon codes, also known as promo codes. In the real world, a coupon code comes in the form of a piece of paper with a code printed on it. On the Internet, however, coupons come in the form of promotional codes, unique codes consisting of both numbers and letters identifying the coupon. These codes are becoming more and more popular in the website hosting industry. Consumers can now get huge discounts off web hosting plans, SSL certificates and domain registration among other things when they redeem a valid promo code. The question you may be asking right now is — how much money can I save with web hosting coupon codes? The answer may surprise you. Read on to find out.
How to Redeem a Promotional Discount
A simple online search can reveal dozens of promo codes offered by popular website hosting companies. All you need to do is copy the code and use it when checking out. For instance, when signing for an Economy shared hosting plan from GoDaddy Hosting, which costs $59.88 annually, you can claim a coupon code during check out to get a discount off the quoted price.
Please note that you can only use a coupon code from a given company to claim a discount on their products and services. You cannot redeem a coupon from GoDaddy on HostGator or vice versa.
How Much You Can Save
Coupon codes vary from one company to the next. There are also different types of coupons. For instance, some coupons will give you a percentage discount while others will give you a special price. On the other hand, some coupons only offer discounts on domain registration while others only apply to hosting plans. Whatever the case, you can save a significant amount of money when you redeem a valid coupon code. Some of the coupons offered by major website hosting firms include:
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Bluehost‘s coupon code offering up to 29% off hosting plans
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GoDaddy with 30% off hosting plans
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HostMetro with a coupon code allowing clients to sign up for shared hosting at a flat rate of $2.45/month
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iPage with a code allowing clients to get website hosting for as little as $1.99/month
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HostGator has flash sale discounts of up to 60%
To get these huge discounts, all you need to do is choose a website hosting service and proceed to check out. When asked if you have a coupon code, simply paste the promo code in the space provided and press enter. The quoted price will automatically be reduced according to the specifications of the coupon code.
Saving with Promo Codes
There is no doubt that a promo code can help you save on website hosting. However, while reputable companies may use these codes as a way of rewarding customer loyalty and promoting their products, others use it to trick clients into accepting packages that are detrimental to their financial health. For instance, you may find a coupon code offering up to 95% off hosting plans for one year, but the monthly or annual subscription fee for the second and subsequent years may be exorbitant. The cost of renewing the domain name for subsequent years may also be too high.
While the client can always migrate to another hosting service, the migration fees may be prohibitive. These are some of the reasons why consumers are always advised to carefully assess and compare the features as well as the actual costs of website hosting packages before committing themselves. The promo code should only be an icing on the cake and not the main determining factor.
Since a hosting company may offer several promo codes, consumers are advised to find and use promo codes that will give them the biggest discounts. This may require some research on reputable consumer websites and review sites. Before using a promo code, make sure it is still valid to avoid wasting your time or missing out on an offer.
Additional Information
Pinterest hosts a page with numerous, active hosting promo codes and flash sales:
https://www.pinterest.com/ncmonline/web-hosting-coupon-codes/
More on getting the most from hosting promo codes:
http://vincegortoweb.jimdo.com/2015/05/23/reduce-web-hosting-costs-with-promo-codes/