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Cheap UK web hosting for simple websites, starter projects, landing pages and small websites to upload.
Perfect for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP websites, with an easy upgrade path when you need more webspace or bandwidth.
BASIC WEB HOSTING
Or £23.99/year. Built for simple websites and lightweight projects.
Basic hosting to get you started.
A focused low-cost starter plan for small websites, landing pages and lightweight PHP projects, with 1GB storage and 20GB monthly bandwidth.
Upload HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images and PHP files using FTP or the file manager. PHP is enabled, so the plan works well for straightforward websites and lightweight server-side scripts.
Start from £1.99/month with the basics needed to publish one small website, instead of paying for larger hosting features before your project needs them.
Move to standard web hosting, WordPress hosting or business hosting later when you outgrow the 1GB storage or 20GB monthly bandwidth, or need installers, more email accounts or stronger resources.
Cheap web hosting is useful when you need a simple place to put a small website online without paying for advanced tools you do not need yet.
This Basic Web Hosting plan is designed for small websites, lightweight PHP sites, landing pages, portfolio pages and starter projects. You can connect your domain, upload your files, run PHP and manage the account through DirectAdmin.
It keeps the price low with smaller storage and bandwidth allowances and by excluding extras such as a free domain and one-click installers. PHP is included, and you can upgrade when your website needs more webspace, bandwidth or additional hosting features.
The plan is cheaper because it focuses on essential hosting rather than CMS tools, bundled domains or larger resource allowances.
It is built for customers who want to upload a simple website and keep the monthly cost down.
View Basic PlanUse an existing domain or register one separately. This keeps the plan price lower for customers who already have a domain.
PHP is included, but one-click WordPress and app installers are reserved for larger hosting plans.
The 1GB storage and 20GB bandwidth limits are intended for smaller websites, not heavy applications or busy business sites.
Start small and move up when you need more than 1GB storage, more than 20GB monthly bandwidth, extra email accounts, installers or business hosting features.
This plan works best when the website is simple, the budget matters and you want a practical entry point.
It is not trying to be a full business hosting or WordPress package. It is a low-cost option for straightforward websites that can grow later.
A good fit for HTML sites, small PHP websites, brochures, portfolios and manually uploaded website files.
Useful for a small first website, basic landing page or local service page before you invest in a larger setup.
Ideal when you want to test an idea, launch a small campaign or publish a lightweight project affordably.
A sensible starting point if you want hosting online now and only want to pay more when your site needs more.
A budget plan is useful when expectations are clear. Here is when to choose it and when to upgrade.
If your website is simple and you mainly need somewhere affordable to host it, this plan is a strong starting point.
If you need more tools, more storage or more resources, choose standard Web Hosting, WordPress Hosting or Business Hosting.
Basic hosting is the lowest-cost starting point, but you can choose a larger plan if you need installers, WordPress tools or more resources.
Best for simple HTML or PHP websites, starter pages and customers who want a low-cost website hosting route.
Better for general websites that need more tools, more flexibility and easier setup options.
Choose this if you want WordPress, CMS tools, plugins, themes or a more beginner-friendly website route.
Start with the plan that fits your website now, then upgrade when you need more storage, tools or resources.
| Hosting type | Best for | Choose it when... |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap Web Hosting | Simple websites, starter projects and landing pages | You want a low-cost starter plan, your site fits within 1GB storage and 20GB monthly bandwidth, and you do not need one-click installers or a free domain. |
| Standard Web Hosting | General websites, small business pages, blogs and starter CMS sites | You want more features, more flexibility and easier website setup tools. |
| WordPress Hosting | WordPress websites, blogs and content-managed sites | Your website uses WordPress or you want hosting focused around WordPress. |
| Business Hosting | Company websites, more email, stronger resources and business growth | Your website represents a business and needs more storage, features, email or reliability. |
Start with PHP-enabled basic hosting from £1.99/month, then upgrade later when you need more than 1GB storage, more than 20GB monthly bandwidth, WordPress installers or extra resources.
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You do not need to overpay before your website needs more resources.
Many websites start small. A simple first website, landing page or test project may not need a larger hosting package immediately. This basic plan lets you get online at a low cost while keeping a clear path to upgrade later.
When your website outgrows the 1GB storage or 20GB monthly bandwidth, or you need more email accounts, WordPress installers, more domains or stronger resources, you can move to a larger Website Hosts UK plan.
Order Basic HostingCommon questions about budget web hosting, basic plan limits, SSL, email, domains, PHP availability and upgrades.
Compare the cheapest route with beginner-friendly hosting, WordPress hosting and business-focused options.
The startup hosting page uses this basic hosting route for simple new business websites, landing pages and early ideas.
If you are launching a new business and want to understand whether the basic plan is enough, view our website hosting for startups UK guide. It explains when basic hosting makes sense and when to upgrade.
View Startup Hosting GuideLearn more about choosing hosting, hosting simple websites and understanding what makes a good UK hosting provider.
Basic UK web hosting for simple websites, lightweight projects and starter pages from £1.99/month. A practical option for cheap, budget, affordable and low cost website hosting in the UK.
1GB storage • 20GB bandwidth • PHP enabled • Free SSL • DirectAdmin • FTP/File Manager • 1 email account
