Hosting is where your website’s files live. The wrong choice can mean a slow, unreliable site; the right one keeps it fast and secure.
Types of hosting
| Type | What it is | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Shared | Many sites share one server | Small brochure sites with low traffic |
| Managed WordPress | Hosting tuned for WordPress, with updates and backups | Business WordPress sites |
| VPS | A dedicated slice of a server | Growing sites needing more control |
| Cloud | Scalable resources across servers | Sites with variable or high traffic |
| Hosted platforms | Shopify, website builders | Stores and simple sites, hosting included |
What to look for
- Server locations near your visitors (India or nearby) or a CDN.
- Automatic backups.
- Free SSL.
- Good support response times.
- Uptime track record.
Watch the renewal price
Many hosts offer low first-year prices with much higher renewals. Check renewal costs before buying.
Speed depends on more than hosting
Heavy images and too many plugins slow even good hosting. Compress images with our image compressor.
Estimate total costs with our website cost calculator. Read domain and hosting explained.
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