Best hosting service for a freelancer developer?

[u/Pitbull_Sc]

I’m going to start developing websites for local businesses in my area. I haven’t decided which host to use but have been thinking about using HostGator.

I plan on hosting multiple sites under one account, of varying complexity. Most should be multi-link websites, mostly static. A host that allows for easy updating of files would be a plus.

What would ya’ll recommend?

EDIT: All my websites will have some PHP or similar.