Finding hosting for a website is easier when you know what to compare. OwnHost is a hosting provider. This article is about how to choose.
A website needs hosting. Hosting is the service that keeps the site online. The plan has to match the site.
This page covers what good web hosting looks like and what to check before you order. The rest of the site has the plan pages for each product.
A successful site runs on hosting you can rely on. That means a company you can identify, a support path, and servers that match the workload.
OwnHost groups hosting by the job. A WordPress site belongs on WordPress hosting. A site that needs a control panel and no server administration belongs on shared hosting.
There are many hosting providers. The useful comparison is features, support, and whether the plan fits the site, not a slogan.
Use this article while you choose a hosting provider. Match the plan to the kind of site you run.
What a hosting provider is responsible for
A hosting provider meets the customer’s requirements and supports the service it sells. Quality, performance, and support are what separate one provider from another. A good provider also offers the features the site will need, and states what is included in the plan.
Uptime and data protection belong in that list. A site that stays online and answers quickly is easier for visitors and for search engines.
This article is about why the hosting provider matters. Compare the plans on this site and pick the one that fits.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions this article is most often asked.
1 Where does hosting sit for a website?
Hosting is the service that keeps the site online. The plan has to match the kind of site.
2 Which plan fits a WordPress site?
Compare WordPress hosting. Shared hosting is the option when you do not want to administer a server.
3 What does a good hosting provider do?
It offers a plan that fits the site, supports that service, and states uptime and data protection in the plan.