Hostreview Top Webhost of the Decade 2008
For the period 1998-2009, which covers both the existence of HostReview and the mainstream worldwide web, there are a few select companies that define web hosting–the industry which essentially powers the web. These companies are the driving force behind innovation and reliability standards in web hosting.
Based on our decade-long service to the industry, we are honored to present the companies we consider to be the Web Hosts of the Decade.
| Rank | Company | Overview |
| 1 |  |
Founded in 1998, HostWay is currently one of the biggest global web hosting providers, with over 600,000 customers worldwide and offices on four continents. A major investor in internet infrastructure and with a customer service to match, HostWay is our first choice for a Web Host of the Decade.. |
| 2 |  |
Founded in 1996 as a consolidation of over 200 smaller ISPs, today Verio is a large company which offers economies of scale and a company culture of excellence to its customers. Verio’s dynamic corporate history has seen acquisitions and shifts of focus, but the company’s dedication to quality service has remained a constant. |
| 3 |  |
The Planet is the largest privately-held dedicated server company, with 155,000 square feet of data center space and a solid track record of customer satisfaction. Since 1998, the company has kept its technological edge and attention to the needs of the clients, and today it reliably hosts millions of websites. |
| 4 |  |
Rackspace is a leader in IT hosting, and a premium managed hosting brand. Their reputation for professionalism, technical expertise, and “Fanatical Support” is well deserved. The company has expanded its product line with recent acquisitions and the launch of the Mosso cloud computing platform. |
| 5 |  |
Web host and established domain registrar GoDaddy serves a different market sector that the previous companies, and cultivates a distinctly different image, with their unusual brand and sponsorship for IndyCar racer Danica Patrick. Nevertheless, GoDaddy is our fifth Web Host of the Decade… |
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