Open Source Web Hosting
Whether you want to create a blog, start a forum, use a CMS, wiki, upload to your own photo gallery, or sell online with an E-commerce store, you can do so quickly and easily through HostGator. Since HostGator runs on Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, thousands of existing applications and software are compatible.
Looking to start a blog, or want a better home for your existing blog? Look no further than WordPress combined with HostGator's auto WordPress Installer, and compatible WordPress hosting environment.
HostGator supports the latest Content Management Systems (CMS), including Joomla and Drupal. You have complete control over your CMS and can completely customize your site with themes and plugins.
Start selling online today with your own E-commerce store powered by HostGator and Magento. HostGator's Business plan gives you everything you need to automatically install Magento, as well as a free dedicated IP and private SSL to accept credit card transactions right from your web site.
Even if your site doesn't become the next Wikipedia, wikis are still a great way to allow many people to contribute and update information on a web site. HostGator supports the most popular wiki software, including: MediaWiki, TikiWiki, PmWiki, and WikkaWiki.
Host your community with HostGator and the free, open source phpBB forum software. phpBB is easily configurable, and can be installed in seconds.
QuickInstall Demo
QuickInstall is the simple way to install and automatically update free software to your HostGator account. Currently over 75 scripts are available and can be installed with just a click.
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Available QuickInstall Software:
Blog Software
- WordPress
- LifeType
- b2evolution
Forum Software
- phpBB
- Simple Machines
- bbPress
CMS Software
- Joomla
- Drupal
- concrete5
- MODx
E-commerce Software
- Magento
- Zen Cart
- osCommerce
Wiki Software
- MediaWiki
- TikiWiki
- PmWiki
- WikkaWiki




