Web hosting
A starting point for business websites and compatible applications. Compare website limits, storage, mailboxes and the tools available with the plan.
Compare hosting
The right hosting starts with your business.
Compare the role of each hosting option, then choose a plan around your website, the people maintaining it and the room you need to grow.
The practical picture
Choose the service that fits the work.
Web hosting, WordPress hosting, managed cloud servers and a VPS solve different problems. The comparison below focuses on the kind of website you are running and the responsibilities that come with it.
WordPress hosting
For websites built with WordPress, with a platform and management tools designed around the application. Review staging, backups and maintenance responsibilities.
Servers
Managed cloud servers and VPS options suit workloads needing a particular configuration or more control. Confirm software compatibility and the scope of management.
Four routes. Different responsibilities.
| Hosting option | Consider for | Check before choosing | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web hosting | Business websites and compatible applications | Website limits, storage, email and software requirements | Explore web hosting |
| WordPress hosting | Websites built with WordPress | WordPress tools, staging, backup arrangements and maintenance scope | Explore wordpress hosting |
| Managed cloud servers | Workloads needing a tailored managed configuration | Provider, region, resources, dependencies and management boundaries | Explore managed cloud servers |
| Virtual private servers | Applications with specific control or technical requirements | Operating system, administration, patching and recovery responsibilities | Explore virtual private servers |
The details that matter
A short brief makes the choice easier.
Tell us what needs to run
Include the number of sites, application, storage, email and any specialist software. Explain whether you or a developer will maintain it.
Tell us what matters to the business
A steady enquiry site, a busy shop and an internal application have different consequences if something fails. Explain the important journeys and the level of assistance you need.
Made for the working day
Compare the commitment as carefully as the capacity.
Check the amount due today, billing period, renewals and applicable tax. A monthly equivalent may be billed annually. Our web and WordPress pages use the live Defined checkout catalogue; tailored server configurations are priced in the builder. If a requirement is unclear, ask before choosing a larger plan on the assumption it includes everything.
Talk through your requirements
A little clarity
Compare hosting, explained.
Useful answers before you decide. For anything specific to your website, let’s talk it through.
Should every small business start with the smallest plan?
Start with the requirements. The number of sites, application, storage, email and expected workload matter more than the size of the business alone.
Is application maintenance included with hosting?
The scope depends on the service agreed. Keeping website code, plugins and business integrations up to date should be discussed separately from the infrastructure.
Can I keep my existing domain?
Usually you can connect a domain you already own. A domain transfer is a separate decision from moving the website files or email.
Let’s find the right fit.
Start with your business. We will help with the hosting.