Hosting & Domains
Web hosting & domains
If you are not on an all-in-one builder, you need two things: a domain and a place to host your site. Starter shared hosting costs a few dollars a month; managed cloud hosting costs more but stays fast as you grow. Watch renewal prices: the first-year deal is rarely the real price.
How to choose
Renewal price matters most
Intro prices last one to four years. Compare the renewal price for the plan you need.
Shared vs managed
Shared hosting is fine for a portfolio or small business. Busy WordPress or WooCommerce sites need managed or cloud hosting.
Buy the domain separately
Keeping the domain at a registrar like Namecheap makes it easy to switch hosts later.
Support and backups
Daily backups and fast chat support save you when something breaks.
7 tools we recommend
Namecheap
Cheap domains with free privacy, plus shared hosting.
Best for: Buying a domain and simple hosting
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Cloudways
Managed cloud hosting on DigitalOcean, AWS and Google Cloud.
Best for: Fast WordPress and WooCommerce sites
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Visit Cloudways
Kinsta
Premium managed WordPress hosting on Google Cloud.
Best for: High-traffic WordPress sites and agencies
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Visit Kinsta
SiteGround
Reliable shared and WordPress hosting with great support.
Best for: Small business WordPress sites
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Visit SiteGround
Bluehost
Beginner-friendly WordPress hosting recommended by WordPress.org.
Best for: First WordPress blog
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Visit Bluehost
GoDaddy
The largest domain registrar, with hosting and a builder.
Best for: Domains and one-stop small business setup
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Visit GoDaddy
Hostinger
Cheap hosting with an AI website builder included in the plan.
Best for: Budget sites and first websites
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Visit HostingerGuides & comparisons
Questions
What is the cheapest reliable hosting?
Hostinger's shared plans are the usual starting point for small sites.
Do I need hosting for Framer or Wix?
No. Website builders include hosting; you only need to connect a domain.
Where should I buy a domain?
Namecheap and similar registrars include free privacy and fair renewal prices.