Hosting — The Foundation
Hosting affects loading speed, stability, and security.
Types of Hosting
Shared Hosting
$3-5/month. Suitable for small sites and blogs.
VPS
$10-30/month. Guaranteed resources, root access.
Cloud Hosting
From $15/month. Scalable, pay per use.
Dedicated Server
$50+/month. Maximum performance for large projects.
Key Criteria
Speed, uptime 99.9%, PHP/MySQL support, free SSL, support quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest hosting option?
Shared hosting from $3-5/month. Good for business card sites and small blogs.
When do I need VPS?
When your site gets 1000+ daily visitors, needs custom server config, or speed matters — VPS from $10-30/month.
Do I need an SSL certificate?
Absolutely. SSL is a Google ranking factor. Most hosts offer free Let's Encrypt.