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Hoot Host is here to make business owners wiser about building their online presence! In our free resources we share important information about building websites, website maintenance and management, marketing strategies, optimization, and more!

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Find Online Success with WordPress – Alignable Education Webinar

Join Christopher Carbaugh, founder of Hoot Host, exploring the #1 rated website platform in the world - WordPress! We…

Introducing HootSafe: Elevate Your Website Compliance

We're thrilled to announce the launch of HootSafe, our website compliance service designed to enhance your online…

Popular Website Platforms – Alignable Education Webinar

Alignable Education hosted a webinar featuring Hoot Host founder Christopher Carbaugh exploring the capabilities and…

Meet HootPress 2.0 – Our Enhanced Version of WordPress

Update December 2025: HootPress 3.0 is now live! As of December 2025 HootPress has been updated to version 3.0. Click…

Website Hosting Essentials – Alignable Education Webinar

Watch recap videos from our recent Alignable Education webinar exploring website hosting standards and technical…

Website Design Essentials – Alignable Education Webinar

Christopher Carbaugh, founder of Hoot Host, hosted an Alignable Education webinar exploring modern design standards and…

Hoot Host: Proudly Ranked #1 on Alignable

We're excited to announce that we've risen to the top spot as the number one rated website provider on the Alignable…

Meet HootChat, HootCRM, and Hoot Marketing AI

Staying ahead requires not just keeping up with trends, but setting them. At Hoot Host, we understand the evolving…

An Affordable Website for Your Startup or Small Business

Having a strong online presence is crucial for startups and small businesses. Your website is often the first point of…

Tips To Unlock Your Websites Full Potential – Alignable Education Webinar

Watch our recent webinar with Alignable Education discussing website maintenance and management!…

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Hoot Host: Proudly a One Tree Planted Business Partner

Environmental sustainability is a crucial concern for businesses across all industries. Hoot Host, a leading website…

Squarespace Acquires Google Domains: Now is the Time to Switch to Hoot Host

On June 15, 2023, Squarespace announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Google Domains. This…

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"I've been working with Hoot Host for several years and am pleased with the creativity, professionalism, knowledge, and follow-thru. Hoot Host time and again delivers value and top-notch work. I highly recommend Hoot Host."

- Adrienne Lenhoff, Buzzphoria

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"Hoot Host has been a great business partner, from relaunching my company’s website to maintaining our online infrastructure to managing our social media. Highly recommend!"

- Gail Sherman, Wine Lovers Travel

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"My company has used Hoot Host for about 2 years and we couldn't be more satisfied. Performance is excellent and the customer service is unparalleled: responsive, insightful, economic and easy to work with."

- David March, Exergy Energy

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"Best I’ve ever worked with! I’ve worked with Hoot Host for about 8 years on a variety of projects. I highly recommend working with them for any projects where you need quality work, done on time and someone extremely reliable."

- Brian Alper, Palm Springs Surf Club

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"Hoot Host guided my company’s website design and marketing strategy from conception through execution and I couldn’t be happier! Can’t recommend them highly enough!"

- Chris Goodwin, CGA Associates

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"Terrific service and support that is superior to the big website hosting companies. I highly recommend Hoot Host."

- Bob Titsch, Vertical Motion

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Hoot Host FAQs

Find answers on common questions about Hoot Host and our solutions.

What is Hoot Host?

Hoot Host is an all-in-one “Software With A Service” (SWAS) platform that provides professional website building, managed hosting, CRM + marketing tools, and ongoing support for small businesses.

Is Hoot Host a trusted service provider?

Yes! Hoot Host has received hundreds of verified reviews on Alignable and Trustpilot, we are the #1 rated website platform on the Alignable marketplace, plus we have been featured in popular media and press outlets like Business Insider, Apple News, Associated Press, NBC, and many more. The Hoot Host community is over 2000 businesses who love to hoot about us!

What does Hoot Host do to support my website and business?

We ensure your website is regularly updated, secure, and high-performing. We handle your updates, edits, and blog publishing which can easily be scheduled with us every month via the Member Dashboard Task Scheduler. Plus we integrate our CRM + marketing tools, and offer training to help you leverage our productivity and marketing software. We also assist with email marketing, CRM management, and a variety of related business support needs.

How is Hoot Host different from a marketing or website agency?

Hoot Host defines our business model as an SWAS – Software With A Service. Meaning our solutions go far beyond just the service of building and managing your website. We also empower your business with all of the software, tools, and ongoing support agencies do not include or only offer as expensive upsells. In addition to our done-for-you ongoing services, Hoot Host offers a robust suite of software, tools, and proprietary apps for business operations, productivity, marketing, email, and more. Making Hoot Host a truly all-in-one platform for all your website, marketing, infrastructure, and business needs. Plus we are able to offer our solutions at a fraction of traditional agency prices under our affordable monthly subscriptions.

See a side-by-side comparison of Hoot Host vs Traditional Agencies here.

How is Hoot Host different from DIY platforms like Wix or Squarespace?

Unlike DIY platforms where you’re on your own, Hoot Host provides “Done-For-You” services and included ongoing support + coaching. We build and manage your website for you, then work with you month-to-month on continued improvements. While also empowering you with all of our tools and software to improve your operations and marketing. So you can excel while focusing on your business, knowing your online presence is supported by a reliable ongoing partner in Hoot Host.

See a side-by-side comparison of Hoot Host vs DIY platforms here.

How is Hoot Host different from website maintenance companies?

Hoot Host takes website maintenance and support to a much more comprehensive level than standard website maintenance companies. Nearly all website maintenance companies define “maintenance” as security reviews, plugin updates, page speed audits, and a basic update request or two per month. Hoot Host includes all of that plus: managed hosting, CRM and marketing software, blog publishing, marketing coordination, and more comprehensive month-to-month website improvements. Additionally, most maintenance companies only offer support for WordPress, while Hoot Host applies our comprehensive support plans to WordPress, Wix, Shopify, Squarespace, HighLevel, and HubSpot. Our expert team is third-party certified in a variety of platforms to support our customers regardless of the systems they use.

See a side-by-side comparison of Hoot Host vs Maintenance companies here.

What is HootCRM?

HootCRM is our built-in CRM, business operations, and marketing suite that helps you manage contacts, communication, payments, sales pipeline, calendar scheduling, social media, email marketing, Google Business Profile, automations, and much more from our all-in-one dashboard.

See all HootCRM features and capabilities here.

Does Hoot Host offer a solution for very small budgets?

Yes! For those who aren’t ready for our $50–$250+ monthly tiers, we offer SprySite ( sprysite.io ). For just $15/month, you get a simple website platform with built-in marketing and optimization tools.

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