The oldest trick in hosting: $2.95/mo on the banner, $11.99/mo when you renew. It's legal, it's everywhere, and it's why people rage-migrate every 12 months. 💸
How to not get burned:
- Always find the renewal rate before buying. It's in the fine print or the TOS. If you can't find it, that's your answer.
- Longer terms lock the intro price longer — a 36-month term can genuinely be the cheaper play if the host is actually good. Prepaying a bad host is how you end up stuck.
- Set a calendar reminder 2 weeks before renewal. That's your window to negotiate, downgrade, or migrate calmly instead of in a panic.
- Loyalty is not rewarded in this industry. New-customer pricing beats existing-customer pricing almost every time. Ironic, but plan around it.
What's the worst renewal jump you've personally seen? Name the host and the numbers — this thread is a public service. 📢
