What Do You Need to Get Online?
Start with the essentials first. Once those are clear, choose the hosting route that fits your website or business.
Choose Your Starting Point
Start with the card that best matches your goal, then use the hub pages below if you want to compare related options.
Explore the Main Hosting Hubs
Use these main hub pages when you want to compare groups of hosting options before choosing a specific plan or service.
Web Hosting Hub
Compare the main shared hosting routes for everyday websites, WordPress, HTML and DirectAdmin hosting.
Business Hosting Hub
For company websites, business email, local visibility and websites that support enquiries or customers.
Local Business Hosting Hub
A useful route for local firms, trades, services and businesses targeting customers in a specific area.
Professional Services Hosting UK
A hub for service-based businesses including consultants, accountants, law firms, estate agents and similar websites.
Root Access Hosting Hub
For users who need VPS, VDS, Linux server control, APIs, staging environments or dedicated resources.
Website Tools Hub
Run free checks for DNS, SSL, website status, speed, headers, IP details and WHOIS lookups.
Popular Hosting Options
Three common routes for getting a website online: WordPress hosting, a domain-and-hosting bundle or shop-ready WooCommerce hosting.
Simple Hosting Comparison
A quick comparison for choosing the right starting point.
| What you need | Recommended option | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Basic website and email | Cheap Hosting UK | Beginners or on a budget |
| WordPress website | WordPress Hosting | Blogs, CMS websites, business websites |
| Business website | Business Hosting | Companies, enquiries, local businesses |
| Online shop | WooCommerce Hosting | WordPress ecommerce websites |
| Simple HTML/static site | Static Website Hosting | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, one-page sites |
| Root server access | Root Access Hosting | Developers, APIs, VPS, VDS, staging |
Check Your Domain, DNS, SSL and Website Setup
Use the free tools to check common website setup details before or after launch.
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If you are unsure, start with web hosting or WordPress hosting. Add a domain and professional email, then upgrade later if the website becomes more important to your business.
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Beginner Hosting FAQs
Common questions about hosting, domains, email, SSL and getting your first website online.
Helpful Beginner Website Guides
Learn the basics before choosing hosting, email or website services.
Ready to Get Your Website Online?
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