Your hosting provider is the foundation of your website. It affects your site’s speed, security, reliability, and overall performance. Choosing the right hosting ensures your website loads quickly, stays online, and provides a smooth experience for your customers. If you're still early in your planning process, start with our guide on how to plan a website.
Types of web hosting
1. Shared Hosting
Affordable and beginner-friendly. Your site shares server resources with other websites. Great for small, low-traffic sites.
2. VPS Hosting
A virtual private server gives you more control and better performance. Ideal for growing businesses.
3. Dedicated Hosting
You get an entire server to yourself. Best for large websites or businesses needing maximum performance.
4. Managed Hosting
The hosting provider handles updates, security, and performance. Perfect for business owners who want a hands-off experience.
Key features to look for
- Uptime reliability (99.9% or higher)
- Fast load times
- SSL certificates included
- Daily backups
- Strong security
- Responsive customer support
- Scalability as your business grows
Does hosting affect SEO?
Yes. Slow or unreliable hosting can hurt your search rankings. Google prioritizes websites that load quickly and stay online consistently.
Where to go next
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