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Google AdWords

We are now giving free vouchers to Linux shared web hosting clients for $100 in Google AdWords Credit (previously $50).

Offer Availability:

U.S. and Canada: This offer is currently available to Linux shared hosting customers in the U.S. and Canada who have not already signed up for Google AdWords. Linux shared hosting includes the Hatchling, Baby and Business Plans. This is not yet available to resellers, VPS, Windows hosting or dedicated clients.

India: A similar offer is available to customers located in India with a Linux shared hosting plan who have not already signed up for Google AdWords. Instead of a $100 credit, you receive a Rs. 2,500 credit. Please email adwords@hostgator.com to receive more information about how to claim this credit.

Other Countries: This offer is not currently available in other countries.

Where to Find the Coupon Code

The coupon code is available in cPanel to U.S. and Canadian customers; just click the link on the left under Announcements to get the coupon code and a link on where to sign up.

Note: You must use the HostGator style cPanel to view the coupon. Only Hatchling, Baby and Business plans have this theme. Here is a partial screen shot:

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How to Use the Coupon Code

To apply the voucher, copy the coupon code from within your HostGator cPanel, sign up and login to Google AdWords here and then go to My Account >> Billing Preferences, scroll down to 'Promotional Codes - optional' and paste the coupon code, and click "redeem."

Terms and Conditions

Promotional credit can be applied to an AdWords account anytime (it does NOT expire) and is valid only for new Google AdWords customers with self-managed signup accounts. Advertisers will be charged for advertising that exceeds the promotional credit. Advertisers will need to suspend their ads if they do not wish to receive additional charges beyond the free credit amount. Subject to ad approval, valid registration and acceptance of the Google AdWords Program standard terms and conditions. The promotional credit is non-transferable and may not be sold or bartered. Offer may be revoked at any time for any reason by Google Inc. One promotional credit per customer. Advertisers with self-managed signup accounts are subject to a $5 activation fee. Offer valid only for sign ups through the URL provided for the promotion by customers with billing address and IP address in the US or Canada. Void where restricted or prohibited by law. Promotion ends 12/31/2012.

Just to clear up any confusion: If you have a previous AdWords account, you are not eligible for the coupon code we offer. Per the terms and conditions, the coupon is only valid for clients with a new account created via the HostGator link. The best way to ensure you can use the $100 credit with Google is to sign up through our link and apply it right away.

Why isn't this available in my country?

HostGator and Google have teamed up to provide this offer for you, however, Google administers the Google AdWords program itself, including which countries it is available in. We've recently added India to the list of countries who can redeem AdWords credits (although they have a slightly different offer), and we hope to add more countries in the future.

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sugianto effendy
Really think that this article is useful... Hope in the next future, outside US and Canada also could redeem that offer
Posted: December 22, 2009
Tim
Why is this offer only valid to billing addresses in USA and Canada. You charge the same for your customers outside of those areas, and I can't imagine traffic from outside the area costs you any more, so why the discrimination?
Posted: April 15, 2010
HostGator
This is a product by Google, for Google. We have no say over their terms and rules.

If we can offer this in the future to our international customers, we will definitely let everyone know.
Posted: April 15, 2010
Mahfooz
Good to know this information.this is a
great help to all especialy those in need s
of financial assitance about adwords and its policies.
Posted: October 3, 2010
sourena
so
can i get this offer with using a billing adress of my friend in usa?
Posted: October 7, 2010
HostGator
No, Google checks your sign-up IP as well. If you try to proxy or mask your IP, we will flag your account and revoke your AdWords coupon.
Posted: October 7, 2010
Cris
Yep.I agree with Tim. This is just not fair to give this only to USA and Canada .... You must fix this ... we pay the same money and we want the same services.
Posted: December 10, 2010
HostGator
Once again, we cannot fix this for you.

This coupon is part of a Google service, and only Google can change the restrictions.
Posted: December 13, 2010
Rajneesh
I am having Ubuntu on my PC, can I still take Hostgator hosting with wordpress installation. Will there by any problem during plugins installation.
Posted: January 9, 2011
HostGator
It does not matter what Operating System you have on your PC. It makes no difference to your HostGator website.
Posted: January 9, 2011
Craigw
I agree this is totally unfair to other customers. I pay exactly the same as everyone else so should get the same service.

I understand this is a restriction by google but if that is the case then you should remove the offer totally and not offer it to anyone.
Posted: January 24, 2011
jlee
I think it's awesome that hosgator is willing to give us every opportunity to boost our visibility. I know it doesn't seem fair that the adwords coupon is not available to those outside the U.S., but I am grateful for the opportunity that hostgator has made available to us. Maybe google just needs to get on the ball.
Posted: March 23, 2011
GeorgeD
I have an account with another hosting company also, and they do not offer this coupon to intl customers either. This is a Google issue, not hosting company issue.
Posted: April 27, 2011
Edwin
I'm from Europe and also would have liked to use this offer. I wasn't aware of these restrictions when I signed up (my eyes must have skipped the notification somehow). However I am happy for the North Americans and Indians that they can make use of this nice offer. I saw similar offers of Dutch hosting companies in the Netherlands (only then for 50 Euro's). But I would not let my choice of host depend on it. Perhaps Google want users to host at hosting companies in their own country? I can't imagine why, but I also find it hard to imagine that Google would make such choices unthoughtfully and randomly.
Posted: December 23, 2011
WisTex
Based on my observations of the hosting industry, it appears that Google only allows web hosts to give away coupons for the countries or regions they are in. So American hosting companies can only give coupons to U.S. and Canadian customers; Indian companies can give the coupons to Indian customers, etc. HostGator has HostGator U.S. and HostGator India, which is why they can offer the coupons to U.S., Canada & India. I'm sure HostGator would give the coupons to anyone if Google would let them.
Posted: December 23, 2011
HostGator
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Posted: December 13, 2011 (Global Reply)
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