Maintaining a website requires server space, where the files and data for the website are stored. This service is called a hosting service. With a hosting service, the website is accessible to visitors on the internet 24 hours a day. But what exactly does hosting mean and how do you choose the right solution for your needs?
In this article, we will explain in more detail what a hosting service is and what its main features are.
- What is a hosting service?
- What are the main features of a hosting service?
- What are the most common types of web hostels in Finland?
- What is webmail hosting?
- How to choose the best hosting service for different purposes?
- How much do hosting services cost?
- NordicHost - Reliable domestic hosting service
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Main takeaways from the article
- Website hosting service means the storage and publication of website files on a server connected to the internet.
- The 5 most important things features to consider for a hostin-g service are: speed and performance, security, scalability, customer support, and email services.
- The most common types of webhostels in Finland are shared hosting, WordPress-optimised hosting and VPS hosting.
- Hosting service supports a wide range of users - from individual bloggers and small businesses to large online shops and international corporations.
- Prices for hosting services vary from a few euros to several tens of euros per month. NordiHost hosting packages vary in monthly prices 3,90-13,90 euro.
What is a hosting service?
Hosting means hosting in Finnish. So when we talk about website hosting, we are talking about hosting a website, i.e. storing and publishing the files of a website on a server that is connected to the internet. In practice, your hosting provider rents you server space and the resources you need to keep your website data safe and publicly accessible around the clock.
PCMagin is well summarised in the article:
"Web hosting services offer varying amounts of monthly data transfer, storage space, email services and other features. That's why it's important to take the time to consider what your business needs to succeed online."
What are the main features of a hosting service?
A good hosting service offers more than just server space. Here 5 features, which should be taken into account when making your choice:
- Speed and performance: Site load speed can affect both user experience and search engine optimisation (SEO). A fast server improves both visitor satisfaction and rankings in search results.
- Information security: The hosting service must offer strong security features.
- Scalability: A good hosting service will grow with your business or website and offer the possibility to expand resources as needed.
- Customer support: Reliable and accessible customer service is important, especially when problems arise.
- Email services: Professional email addresses under your own domain name are essential for many businesses.
What are the most common types of web hostels in Finland?
The most common types of webhostels in Finland are shared hosting, WordPress-optimised hosting and VPS hosting. With shared hosting, multiple websites share the same server resources, making it an affordable and easy-to-use solution for small and medium-sized websites. As the name suggests, WordPress hosting, on the other hand, is specifically tailored to optimise the performance and security of WordPress sites. VPS hosting offers more resources and management options, and is better suited for growing or high-traffic websites.
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We will now open up a little more about what shared hosting and WordPress hosting mean.
Shared hosting - an affordable option for the beginner
Shared hosting is an affordable and popular option, especially for small and start-up websites. James Capell writes well about this in his article:
"Shared hosting is a simple solution where multiple websites are hosted on the same web server. When several websites share the same server, the costs are shared. As the same server can sometimes host up to hundreds of websites, prices are usually kept very low."
NordicHost's web hosting packages are cost-effective shared hosting solutions where multiple users share the same server resources. The packages include email accounts, SSL encryption, daily backups and DNS services.
WordPress hosting - an optimised solution for WordPress sites
A significant proportion of websites are built on top of WordPress, so most hosting packages are pre-optimised to make WordPress work as quickly and securely as possible.
Me NordicHost we offer hosting solutions specifically optimised for WordPress websites. These include automatic WordPress updates, prioritised security and 24/7 site security. Package options such as Nordic Small, Medium and Large are designed for sites of different sizes and online stores.
What is webmail hosting?
Webmail hosting service means email service, which allows you to create email addresses that work with your own domain name.
- Example: [email protected].
Webmail hosting is particularly useful for businesses and professionals who need reliable email communication to support their website.
NordicHost's hosting packages always include email services that allow you to create professional email addresses with your own domain name. Emails are available via NordicHost Webmail, and alternatively you can also Google Workspace -integration.
How to choose the best hosting service for different purposes?
The hosting service supports a wide range of users - from individual bloggers and small businesses to large online stores and international corporations. Like WPBeginner the article says, "Even the biggest names on the internet, such as Netflix (hosted on Amazon servers) and PayPal (hosted on Google Cloud), rely on professional web hosting services."
Choosing the best hosting service starts with your needs. Smaller sites often benefit from inexpensive shared hosting, while WordPress sites especially benefit from WordPress-optimised solutions. Business sites and e-commerce sites need more power, scalability and strong security, which underlines the importance of a quality hosting service. Adequate customer support and availability of email services are also important features for websites of all sizes.
How much do hosting services cost?
Prices for hosting services vary from a few euros to several tens of euros per month. The price depends on the type of service, the additional features offered, the size of the site and the amount of traffic, among other things. Previously on in our article for a general indication of the prices at which hosting services are available:
"A basic web host usually costs between €3 and €10 per month, while more powerful solutions can cost between €10 and €100 per month."
At NordicHost, we offer affordable web hosting packages with clear pricing and no hidden costs. Our hosting packages are priced as follows:
- Basic 3,90€ /month
- Plus 6,90€/month
- Premium 9,90€/month
- Enterprise 13,90€/month
NordicHost - Reliable domestic hosting service
At NordicHost we are Finnish hosting provider. We believe that a good hosting service is built on quality, speed and reliability.
We offer high-performance solutions for operators of all sizes - whether you're setting up your first website or looking for a reliable partner to support your growth, we're here for you! We'll help you make sure your website works quickly and safely, and is always accessible to your customers.
We want to make website maintenance as easy as possible for our customers. That's why we take care of server management, security and updates for you, so you can focus on developing your business, website or e-commerce.
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