Company Overview

A2 Hosting was founded in 2001 (originally as Infolink) and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A2 Hosting is a well-known speed-optimized web hosting provider, famous for its proprietary Turbo Server technology delivering up to 20x faster page loads compared to standard hosting. The company remains independently owned, reinvesting in server technology and customer service without external capital dependency.

A2 Hosting is known for its developer-friendly environment (supporting PHP 8.x, SSH, Git, Python, Node.js, etc.), an any-time money-back guarantee, and multiple global data centers across the US, Europe, and Asia.

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Core Products

  • Shared Hosting: Entry-level shared plans with Turbo speed option, SSD storage, and free SSL
  • VPS Hosting (Managed/Unmanaged): Both managed and unmanaged VPS plans with SSD/NVMe storage and multiple OS choices
  • Dedicated Servers: High-performance dedicated servers with customizable configurations for enterprises and high-traffic applications
  • Reseller Hosting: White-label reseller hosting for agencies and developers with custom pricing and branding
  • WordPress / WooCommerce Hosting: Optimized hosting for WordPress and WooCommerce with built-in caching and CDN

Core Strengths

Speed Leadership: Proprietary Turbo Server technology delivering up to 20x faster page loads than standard hosting
Developer Friendly: Multi-PHP version support, SSH access, Git deployment, Python, Node.js, Perl environments
Any Time Refund: Industry-unique any-time money-back guarantee with no hidden conditions
Global Data Centers: Data centers in the US, Europe (Netherlands), and Asia (Singapore)
Full SSD: All plans come with SSD or NVMe solid-state storage for optimal I/O performance

Key Milestones

  • 2001: Founded as Infolink in the US, later renamed A2 Hosting (named after the A2 highway connecting Ann Arbor to Detroit)
  • 2011: Launched Turbo Server technology, differentiating on speed
  • 2013: Introduced Any Time Money Back Guarantee
  • 2016: Swedish investors acquired majority stake; company continues independent operations
  • Present: Continues optimizing hosting performance, serving customers globally

Market Position

A2 Hosting's main competitors in the web hosting market include:

  • SiteGround: Direct competitor in speed optimization and WordPress hosting
  • Hostinger: Competitor in the budget hosting space
  • Bluehost: Competitor in shared and WordPress hosting markets
  • GreenGeeks: Fellow speed-focused eco-friendly host, competing in shared and VPS segments
  • DreamHost: Competitor in WordPress and developer-friendly hosting markets