The Pricing Trap
How web hosting renewal pricing works, and how to avoid the traps cheap hosting builds in.
Module 1
The web hosting renewal pricing scam — how it works
Why "$2.95/mo hosting" actually costs $215 in year 2, and which hosts do this most aggressively.
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Module 2
Calculating your true 3-year hosting cost
A simple formula for your real total cost, including domain, SSL, migration, and renewal hikes.
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Module 3
When to pay monthly vs annual (and why annual hides renewal pain)
Monthly billing surfaces the renewal pain immediately. Annual hides it for 12 months.
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Module 4
Money-back guarantees — what's real and what's not
Which providers honor 30-day refunds without friction, and which silently drag their feet.
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Module 5
How to negotiate a lower renewal price (scripts included)
Word-for-word scripts that have worked for HostingSpotter readers, plus when to walk.
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