Which web hosting do I need? A complete beginner’s guide
You want to be visible online, but you’re not sure where to start. Our helpdesk often gets the question: “Which web hosting do I actually need?” The answer depends entirely on what you want to do. A simple blog, for example, has very different requirements than a busy online store.
In this guide, we explain in simple terms and without complicated technical jargon which package best suits your situation. That way, you don’t have to worry and can immediately choose the right foundation for your online success.
Protecting a domain name for an idea
You wake up in the middle of the night with an idea that immediately leads to a catchy domain name. You grab your phone and check the domain name: it is still available! You do not yet know how long it will take to develop the idea, but you want to secure the domain name right away. That is exactly what the domain parking package is for: no website and no email functionality, but the domain name is yours and nobody else’s.
The domain parking package is therefore intended for protecting a domain name. You only pay the annual registration costs, not for the package itself. The domain parking package is free.
Only email with your own domain name (Mail Only)
Not everyone needs a website right away. Maybe you’ve just started as a freelancer and want to come across professionally with your own email address, such as info@yourcompany.com, instead of a Gmail address. Or perhaps you are part of a small association that wants to use email internally.
If you only need email, our Mail Only package is perfect. For just €8.00 per year, you reserve your domain name and can start using professional email right away. If you decide later that you do want to build a website, you can easily upgrade at any time.
The starter and the hobbyist (Hosting 1GB or 2GB)
Are you planning to build a small website? Think of an online CV, a blog about your hobby, or a simple information website for your local sports club. For these kinds of websites, you don’t need much storage space or data traffic.
Our smaller web hosting packages are ideal for this. With Hosting 1GB (from €1.33 per month) or Hosting 2GB, you have more than enough capacity for a clear and simple website. After all, high-quality hosting does not have to be expensive. You also get free SSL by default (for a secure connection), and we make 24/7 backups, so you can always have peace of mind.
The entrepreneur with a WordPress website
WordPress is the most widely used system in the world for building websites. It is powerful, flexible, and you can use it to create almost anything. Are you an entrepreneur who wants to launch your own business website? Then our WordPress hosting is the logical choice.
The great advantage is that we install WordPress for you in advance. You can start building immediately. The prices and specifications are exactly the same as our regular web hosting. For an average business website, we often recommend Hosting 2GB or 5GB, depending on how many photos and videos you want to add.
Build it yourself without technical knowledge (Sitebuilder)
Do you want a website, but don’t feel like diving into WordPress or other technical systems? Then our Sitebuilder is the ideal solution. This is a user-friendly online tool that makes building a website incredibly easy.
You choose a professional template, drag blocks of text and images into the right place, and you’re online in no time. Ideal for the local bakery, the hairdresser around the corner, or a starting coach. You can try the Sitebuilder free for 14 days. After that, you can choose a package from just €6.00 per month. Do you also want to sell products? Then choose the Webshop or Pro version.
The web designer or agency (Reseller Hosting)
Do you build websites for others? Then it is inconvenient to log in separately for every customer. With our Reseller Hosting, you can manage all your customers’ websites clearly from one central control panel.
The great thing is that bHosted stays completely in the background. Your customers only see your company name. We take care of the fast NVMe servers, stability, and backups, so you can fully focus on designing beautiful websites for your customers. We take care of you, so you can take care of your customers.
The demanding online store or application (VPS)
Do you have a large, busy online store or run a heavy custom application? Then regular web hosting, where you share a server with others, may no longer be enough. In that case, a VPS (Virtual Private Server) is the best next step.
With a VPS, you get your own isolated part of a server. This means guaranteed processing power (CPU) and memory (RAM) that are available only for your website. Our VPS packages start at €10.00 per month. You do need a bit more technical knowledge to manage a VPS, but it offers maximum freedom and performance.
Still unsure? We’re ready to help!
We hope this guide has already helped you a long way. Still finding it difficult to choose? No problem! At bHosted, you can always speak to a real person who thinks along with you: 0165 201144.
Our helpdesk did not win the Customer Service Award for the fastest response time in the Netherlands for nothing (an average of 19 minutes). Feel free to call us, or simply send us a WhatsApp message. We’ll be happy to help you make the right choice for your online adventure.
