Guide
How to choose hosting for your small business website
Cheap hosting can cost you enquiries. What to look for in speed, security, backups and support before you sign up.
SRS Web Services teamPune, India
20 Oct 2026 1 min read
Hosting is where your website lives. The cheapest plan is tempting, but slow or unreliable hosting can cost you enquiries every day.
Speed
Look for modern PHP versions, solid-state storage and servers in or near India. Speed affects both visitors and your Google ranking.
Security
Every site should have SSL (the padlock), automatic security updates and protection against common attacks. Ask how they handle a hacked website.
Backups
Daily backups that you can restore quickly are essential. Ask where backups are stored and how long a restore takes.
Business email on your own domain looks more professional than a free address. Check whether it is included and how much storage you get.
Support
When something goes wrong, you need a person who answers. Check support hours, response times and whether they help with your website or only the server.
Managed or do-it-yourself?
Do-it-yourself hosting is cheaper but leaves updates, backups and fixes to you. Managed hosting costs more but includes someone who looks after your site.
Our approach
We host the websites we build, so the team that knows your site is the team that keeps it running. Ask us about hosting and maintenance.
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