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How to choose web hosting

The cheapest first year is not always the cheapest operation. Include renewal, backups, migration, support and how much administration you want to do yourself.

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Decision criteria

Choose the right service type first.

  1. 01Renewal price, not only the introductory period
  2. 02Automated backups and ease of restoration
  3. 03SSL, domain, email and update management
  4. 04Migration options and site export
  5. 05Support and performance appropriate for the project
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Before comparing offers, account for the promotional term, renewal price, setup charges and extras.

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Services to compare

Candidates for a specific use case.

This is not an absolute ranking. Terms, pricing and features change, so verify them with the provider before signing up.

Hosting + builder ecosystemWeb hosting

Hostinger

For small and medium projects that value simple management and a broad plan range.

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Verify renewal pricing, plan limits, backups and migration terms.

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Managed hostingWeb hosting

SiteGround

An alternative for users who prefer a more managed environment and support.

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Compare renewal price, data-centre region, limits and backup policy.

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Limits / checksThe service must fit the use case.

Create your own backup before any migration. For business-critical sites, test restoration and keep a rollback path.