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Dedicated IP address

There are many reasons why yous should buy dedicated IP address. Some say that is good for Search Engine rankings (you rank higher than other sites), though this is not proven. Other use could be if you want to install SSL certificate for your website.  SSL allows secure transfer between the server (where your web site is ) and the host (the user that access the websites). Installing SSL will allow https version of your site. HTTPS stands for HyperText Transfer Protorocol Secure. Ecommerce websites should have secure access to their websites because the customer when purchases some items it sends sensitive data like credit card, social security number and other.

HostGator Dedicated IP address

On Host Gator you can have dedicated IP address for $2/monthly. ($24 a year) shared and reseller hosting, $1 for VPS . On shared hosting you can have only one dedicated IP. The IP addresss will be assigned to the entire cPanel account (only your websites will shared that IP). Hostgator purchase IP form can be found at https://secure.hostgator.com/ip.php .