| There are 4 primary hosting control panels that | | | | Helm is also very scalable and customizable. They |
| most hosts offer for you to choose from. These | | | | have designed their framework in such a way |
| are typically: | | | | that its very easy to add or enhance the |
| - Helm | | | | features of the Helm control panel. Helm can |
| - Cpanel | | | | handle all Windows server extensions, including |
| - DirectAdmin | | | | FrontPage. Helm has many extensions to support |
| - Plesk | | | | languages from PHP to ColdFusion, in fact Helm |
| Each of these has their own set of advantages, | | | | supports all popular file types used today. |
| and yes, disadvantages too. I've done a lot of | | | | My favorite thing about Helm is the fact that |
| work with all four platforms over the years, but | | | | almost everything is automated. These |
| one has consistently out performed the other | | | | automated features make it easy to get things |
| control panels. The control panel software I speak | | | | done and cut back on support. But most |
| of is Helm. Time and time again Helm has | | | | importantly Helm's automation is going to save |
| continued to impress me with its great features | | | | you a lot of time and money. |
| and smooth interface. Sure, Helm has some | | | | What really makes Helm stand out from the rest |
| downsides too, but compared to the other 3 | | | | of the pack is how simple Helm is to use, and a |
| platforms this control panel is flawless. | | | | learning curve that is easy to get by. Helm is |
| The feature that really stands out about Helm is | | | | great for both the novice and experienced server |
| their already built in billing system that allows you | | | | admins. |
| to receive payment via Paypal, check, or credit | | | | Cpanel, DirectAdmin, and Plesk really can't |
| card. Helm can currently receive payment from | | | | compare to the features and functionality that |
| 13+ sources. | | | | Helm offers. |