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Will You Place Ads on My Site?
Will HostGator Place Ads on My Site?
HostGator will NOT place ads on your site. That is one of the many advantages of having a paid host.
HostGator does create a default.html page that acts as a placeholder for your site, until you upload or create your own website.
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