Perl is a widespread computer language, which is used to set up various web applications and CGI scripts. Lots of programmers believe that it is among the most practical programming languages nowadays as it supports the use of modules - compact bits of code with pre-defined subroutines that are designed to execute a specific task. The modules can save you a lot of time and they can contribute to the rapid speed of your websites as you can integrate just one line of program code to call a certain module rather than using all of the program code for the process in your script. Perl is a universal language normally used for scripts, but it has been used to create lots of popular pieces of web software as well, for instance cPanel, BugZilla and Movable Type. It is also employed on high-traffic sites like IMDB, Craigslist, Ticketmaster and many others.

Perl Scripting in Shared Web Hosting

Perl is available with all the shared web hosting plans that we provide and you will be able to execute any kind of .pl file that you upload inside your account thanks to the File Manager of the Control Panel or an FTP program. The latter will enable you to make a website with all of the features that you'd like your visitors to have, but PHP can't supply. You will be able to execute a script either manually or automatically with a cron job. Our packages include countless Perl modules which you can use and you will see the whole list in your hosting account in addition to the path which you have to include in your scripts, to be able to access these modules. If you wish to execute a Perl/CGI script using a cron job yet your plan doesn't offer this feature, you'll be able to include as many cron jobs as you require via the Add Upgrades/Services link on the left-hand side of your hosting Control Panel.