SimpleScripts at Host Monster
What is Simple Scripts?
In short, SimpleScripts is an automated script installer just like Fantastico. The purpose of Simple Scripts is simple and direct - to provide an ultra-easy way to install web applications in your web host.
At the time of writing, Simple Scripts include one-click web application for about 30 web applications. Not as much as you can get with Fantastico but it’s definately not bad for new comer in the industry.
A print screen of Simple Scripts on HostMonster looks something like this:
Featured Web Applications on Simple Scripts:
Where to get into Simple Scripts control panel from Host Monster?
Simple. There’s a list of software and services available with HostMonster at your cPanel main page. Look for the particular row and you’ll see the ‘Simple Scripts’ icon there. It should be grouped along with RubyGems, PHP Config, Fantastico De Luxe, as well as Agora Shopping Cart.
What’s good about Simple Scripts?
Honestly, I am happy with what I can do in Simple Scripts as an end users. However, I failed to notice any differences between Simple Scripts with Fantastico - thus it makes no sense for me to switch.
Nonetheless, from the web host’s point of view, Simple Scripts claims that they are much better than Fantastico as their system is better in term of maintenance, future expansions, price, branding options, as well as rapid updates.
Is this true? Well, I can’t be sure as I’m just a web hosting customers but not a owner of web hosting company. But what I do know is that many web hosting companies are already upgrading their services with Simple Scripts, including HostMonster.