Unlike many registrars that seemingly offer anything and everything website-related, Hover remains focused on two things: domain name registration and business email hosting. So while it does not boast the largest list of various features, it does just a couple of things and it does them very well.
Domain Registration
Hover makes domain registration simple. All you have to do is visit the Hover home page, use the search bar to see if your desired domain name is available, and choose which extension(s) you would like to buy. Introductory pricing and renewal rates are transparent, domain name privacy comes standard and the checkout process is quick and with very few upsells.
Extras and Inclusions
Every domain name registered with Hover automatically includes domain name privacy. While some other domain registrars include this as well, it does not come standard and typically comes at an additional cost of around $8 to $10 per year. In the instance where you are registering a domain name using your own information (as opposed to the business registration), it is a must-have in order to avoid massive amounts of spam.
Ease of Use
One of the best aspects of Hover is how user-friendly it is. Its interface is clean, modern and straightforward to use. On top of that, Hover has a helpful tool called “Connect” to help you connect your domain to the leading web hosting providers and website builders. This makes the process a lot easier than manually connecting domains to sites. However, if you prefer to connect manually, it offers a large library of how-to guides that walk you through the process step-by-step.
Business Email
Domain names are not only used for websites, but also business email. So, once you have a domain name, you can purchase a low-cost email hosting plan with Hover for as little as $20 per year (about $1.67 per month). This includes 10GB of storage. For reference, free Gmail accounts come with 15GB. For more storage, users can upgrade to its “Big Mailbox” plan, which costs $29 per year and includes 1TB of storage.
Security
Hover does not offer additional security features beyond domain name privacy, which helps to safeguard your personal information from the public. Unlike many domain registrars, it does not sell web security services or SSL certificates. However, security measures are built into Hover. For example, during checkout users must verify their email address in order to complete the registration process.
